Clarkston police chief: Former Cobb County commander named top cop

The City of Clarkston will officially appoint veteran law enforcement leader James Coleman Bullock as its new police chief.

Reward tripled in search for missing East Point man

The family of missing 20-year-old Derek Samuel has tripled the reward for information leading to his return, increasing it from $5,000 to $15,000.

Body recovered after swimmer disappears in Noonday Creek in Cobb County

A person who disappeared in Noonday Creek over Memorial Day weekend has been found dead following an extensive search effort, according to Cobb County authorities.

Georgians really struggle to spell this one word

A new study found “Chihuahua” is the most commonly misspelled word in Georgia this year.

Several injuries reported on Georgia waterways holiday weekend

Georgia game wardens responded to multiple boating incidents across the state during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, including several involving children.

Mug shot of woman arrested for Grayson shooting released

Gwinnett County police are investigating the death of a person found inside a home in unincorporated Grayson on Sunday morning.

Georgia, Georgia Tech host NCAA baseball regionals

Georgia Bulldogs baseball and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets baseball are both hosting NCAA Regionals as they begin their road to Omaha.

A look at recent fatal police chases in metro Atlanta and beyond

The high number of deadly police pursuits across metro Atlanta and North Georgia have previously fueled debate over when officers should chase suspects — and whether stricter rules could save lives.

Georgia students competing at national spelling bee

Two Georgia students are taking the national stage this week as the 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee gets underway.

Tuesday weather: Stormy pattern keeps soggy weather in metro Atlanta

Metro Atlanta is getting another gloomy and stormy day Tuesday as a stubborn wet weather pattern continues across north Georgia.

Georgia fans pick final resting places at stadiums

A new survey found Georgia sports fans would most want their ashes scattered at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta gas prices remain high despite national dip

Drivers across metro Atlanta are still paying close to $4 a gallon at the pump, even as gas prices begin easing in many parts of the country.

Storm cleanup continues after wet Memorial Day weekend

Georgia Power crews worked Tuesday morning to restore service after a tree fell near Jonesboro Road in southeast Atlanta.

Over 250 DUI arrests reported on Memorial Day weekend in Georgia

The Georgia Department of Public Safety has recorded 100 DUI arrests as enforcement totals jumped into the triple digits overnight.

Gas Dash launches on-demand fueling in metro Atlanta

A new mobile application is changing how drivers fill up their vehicles by delivering fuel directly to parked cars across metro Atlanta.

Carrollton apartment shooting leaves man and woman dead

A police investigation is underway after a man and a woman were found dead following a shooting inside a Carrollton apartment complex on Monday.

Man tried to kidnap 10-year-old boy on Springbrook Trail: warrants

A 69-year-old man remains jailed without bond after authorities say he attempted to forcefully push a 10-year-old boy into his truck the evening of May 14 in Smyrna.

Dallas woman faces charges for intentionally running over dog

A walk-in complaint brought to local authorities has led to a Paulding County woman being jailed for allegedly tracking down and killing a dog with her vehicle.