Driver at large weeks after striking teen in Forsyth church parking lot

A 15-year-old girl remains in the hospital as Forsyth County deputies search for the driver who struck her in a church parking lot last month.

1 hospitalized, dog dies in Cherokee County house fire

One person was hospitalized, and a dog passed away from a house fire that happened in Cherokee County early Tuesday morning.

Tara Baker friend, expert witnesses take stand in murder trial

The trial of Edrick Faust continues Tuesday. Faust is accused of the 2001 cold case murder of UGA law student Tara Baker.

Man with long criminal history charged in Gwinnett officer killing

The man accused of shooting two Gwinnett County police officers in an unprovoked attack, leaving one dead and the other in critical condition, has been formally charged, according to jail records. 

Super Bowl watch parties & takeout deals in metro Atlanta | 2026

Whether you’re hosting at home or looking for a high-energy place to watch the Big Game, metro Atlanta restaurants and bars are rolling out Super Bowl specials, watch parties and catering deals.

8 arrested in metro Atlanta counter-human trafficking sting

Eight men were arrested in a joint Sandy Springs and Dunwoody counter-human trafficking operation targeting prostitution solicitors.

Celebration of Life announced for fallen Gwinnett County police officer

A public celebration of life will be held Saturday for Pradeep Tamang, the Gwinnett County police officer killed in the line of duty during a hotel shooting that also critically wounded another officer.

LaFayette man convicted after high schooler finds hidden camera in bathroom

Michael Forker was sentenced to 65 years after a Walker County jury convicted him of molesting and spying on an underage girl via hidden cameras.

Former Atlanta Housing exec pleads guilty to multiple fraud charges

A senior executive at Atlanta Housing has pleaded guilty to multiple federal fraud charges tied to housing assistance, pandemic relief funds and mortgage refinancing.

Morrow man arrested for threat at Upson-Lee Elementary School

Morrow man Demarcus Deon Spivey was arrested for a hoax gun threat that forced a lockdown at Upson-Lee Elementary School in Upson County.

Alcohol found in infant’s blood; Atlanta mother faces murder charge

A woman was taken into custody this week and charged in connection with the death of a 3-month-old boy whose death was later ruled a homicide, Atlanta police said.

Morehouse College fined after incident during weekend basketball game

Tuskegee Golden Tigers men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor was briefly detained and led off the court in handcuffs after Tuskegee’s road loss to Morehouse Maroon Tigers on Saturday night in Atlanta.