DeKalb pastor 'overwhelmed' by massive tire dumping at church

Leaders at a DeKalb County church say they are overwhelmed after illegal dumpers left hundreds of tires on their property just one week after a previous cleanup.

First grader dies in 'accidental' DeKalb shooting, family says

DeKalb County police are investigating the tragic death of a seven-year-old boy following what appears to be an accidental shooting overnight.

2 students injured on school bus, man shot in Atlanta

Two students were injured by flying glass after a stray bullet hit a school bus during a shooting in southwest Atlanta on Tuesday.

2 teens accused of murder after man found dead in Snellville crash

Two 18-year-olds are accused of murder after a man was found dead from a gunshot wound following a crash in unincorporated Snellville earlier this month.

South Fulton officer arrested for allegedly assaulting domestic victim

South Fulton Police Officer Micheal Shealey Cockran has been arrested and faces firing after being charged with an on-duty sexual assault of a domestic violence victim.

Pine Straw Scam: Carroll County issues warning of common scam

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a seasonal landscaping scam involving door-to-door offers for pine straw installation.

Suspect in Beyoncé music theft turns down 5-year deal

Kelvin Evans has rejected a plea deal and will go to trial for allegedly stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from a car on Krog Street.

'Explosive' lithium battery fire stopped by Catoosa firefighters

Catoosa County firefighters prevented a major explosion Tuesday after a tractor-trailer hauling lithium batteries caught fire on I-75.

Dr. Alexandra Estrella officially named Gwinnett superintendent

The Gwinnett County Board of Education has unanimously appointed Dr. Alexandra Estrella as the district's new superintendent following a year-long search.

TSA wait times in Atlanta described as 'like a box of chocolates'

Travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are facing unpredictable security wait times, with lines snaking out the doors during peak morning hours.

Metro Atlanta therapist turns plastic lids into student art

Metro Atlanta therapist Heather Elson and local students are turning thousands of plastic bottle caps into art for an Earth Day exhibit.

STEM festival brings hands-on learning to Gwinnett school

A new STEM festival brought interactive science learning to students at Trickum Middle School in Gwinnett County.

Big Boi to perform at free 404 Day event in Atlanta

Atlanta rapper Big Boi is set to perform during a free 404 Day celebration in downtown Atlanta.

Judge sets $1 bond in Georgia abortion-related case

Alexia Moore, 31, is charged with murder in Camden County and had been in jail for several weeks following her arrest on March 4.

Teacher incident under investigation at Rome Middle School

School district leaders in Rome say an incident involving a staff member and law enforcement is under investigation at Rome Middle School.

Person shot, child injured in Martin Luther King Jr. Drive shooting

Atlanta police are investigating a shooting on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW that left one person shot and a child injured by debris Tuesday evening.

Man killed in shooting at Vine City market in Atlanta

A man is dead after a shooting at Vine City neighborhood market in northwest Atlanta on Tuesday evening.