Man injured in northwest Atlanta house fire, officials say

A man is in the hospital with severe burn injuries after a fire on Saturday morning in northwest Atlanta, officials said.

2 injured, family displaced after late-night fire at Clayton County home

Two people were injured, and a family is displaced after a house fire erupted in Clayton County late Friday night, fire officials said.

Man sentenced for 2024 fatal shooting inside Brookhaven tattoo shop

A New York man was sentenced to life in prison after a DeKalb County jury convicted him in the fatal shooting inside a Brookhaven tattoo shop, district attorney officials announced.

Shaky Knees reopens after severe storms move through metro Atlanta

Severe weather that swept through Metro Atlanta Saturday evening left behind widespread disruptions, forcing the temporary evacuation of the Shaky Knees Music Festival at Piedmont Park and grounding flights at the airport.

Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch: DUI trial delayed pending appeal

The DUI trial for suspended Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch has been postponed indefinitely while the Georgia Court of Appeals reviews evidence rulings from a previous pre-trial hearing, according to his defense attorney.

2 arrested in connection with burglary at beloved Reid’s Deli in Mableton

Two men were arrested following an investigation into the Labor Day burglary of Reid’s Deli, a staple mom-and-pop business in Mableton, according to police.

Man accused of shooting ex-girlfriend with BB gun in Cobb County

A woman is recovering after she says an ex-boyfriend allegedly shot her in the eye with a BB gun while she waited at her son's school bus stop.

2 critically injured after fire at Gwinnett County home, officials say

Two people are in critical condition following an early Friday morning house fire in Lawrenceville where firefighters pulled a trapped victim from a burning basement, according to officials.

Man arrested after 20K child sex abuse files found, deputies say

A Senoia man is in jail without bond after federal tipline reports led Coweta County deputies to discover tens of thousands of child sexual abuse files on a hard drive.

Plane makes emergency landing at Pickens County Airport, officials say

Fire crews responded to the Pickens County Airport on Friday afternoon after a plane made an emergency landing, according to the department.

Residents accuse company of illegal boots at Atlanta Beltline apartments

Southeast Atlanta apartment residents are demanding action after accusing a private booting company of illegally disabling vehicles in their building's parking garage.

Woman warns neighbors after alleged thief alters mailed utility check

A Hall County woman is urging neighbors to check their bank accounts after a thief intercepted her mail and altered a check meant for her electric bill.

Unpaid bills: Atlanta Watershed audit shows $236M debt

Atlanta Department of Watershed Management officials face intense city council scrutiny after an audit revealed $236 million in unpaid customer bills.

North Georgia counties face high overdose rates amid recent drops

Overdose data spanning six years reveal three North Georgia counties rank among the top ten statewide for accidental overdose deaths, even as local officials report encouraging drops in recent fentanyl and kratom-related fatalities.

All lanes reopen after overturned tractor-trailer on I-20 WB ramp in DeKalb

All lanes have reopened on the Interstate 20 westbound ramp to I-285 northbound following an earlier overturned tractor-trailer that backed up traffic for hours in DeKalb County.

3 seriously hurt in Henry County crash involving garbage truck, GSP says

Three people were hospitalized with serious injuries Friday after a car crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a garbage truck on Highway 155 in Henry County, according to the Georgia State Patrol.

Man knocked out cold in downtown Atlanta robbery wants justice

Atlanta police are searching for a thief who knocked a man unconscious and robbed him on Baker Street in downtown Atlanta late on July 25.

Georgia woman accused of $17K dump truck scam in Florida

A Florida business owner paid $17,000 for a dump truck advertised online, but deputies said it was never delivered.

Atlanta Bites: What and where to eat  in September 2026

Atlanta’s dining scene is serving up plenty of new reasons to eat out -- from restaurant openings and fresh menus to limited-time deals and seasonal specials.

Man killed after fight outside DeKalb home, suspect arrested

A man was shot and killed outside a DeKalb County home following an argument and fight late Thursday night, police said.