Georgia

Atlanta most wanted fugitive arrested in 2023 social club shooting

April 30, 2026 7:33pm EDT

A 21-year-old man on Atlanta's most wanted list was arrested for a 2023 deadly shooting at a social club.

143 SCAD Atlanta students relocated after accidental dorm fire

April 30, 2026 6:17pm EDT

More than 140 students are settling into new housing after an accidental fire damaged a residence hall at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta.

How diversion programs could fix the Fulton County Jail

April 30, 2026 5:58pm EDT

Fulton County and Atlanta leaders are advocating for diversion programs instead of a new jail facility to resolve ongoing safety issues.

Brazilian murder suspect arrested in Sandy Springs

April 30, 2026 5:51pm EDT

An international fugitive wanted for allegedly killing his wife in Brazil was arrested Thursday morning in Sandy Springs after local and federal authorities tracked him down.

GoodFellas gang member gets prison time for bystander shooting

April 30, 2026 5:36pm EDT

A 27-year-old man from Tucker was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison for his role in a 2021 gang-related drive-by shooting.

Georgia Power revives Plant Wansley with natural gas and batteries

April 30, 2026 5:24pm EDT

Georgia Power has officially broken ground on a project to revive the former Plant Wansley coal site as a natural gas and battery storage hub.

Family pleads for help finding 16-year-old Benjamin Braithwaite

April 30, 2026 5:06pm EDT

Loved ones are pleading for the community's help to find 16-year-old Benjamin Braithwaite, who vanished from the Regency Trace neighborhood on Monday night.

New images released in Smyrna armed robbery and assault case

April 30, 2026 5:03pm EDT

Smyrna police are searching for four people connected to an armed robbery and assault on Dec. 23, 2025.

FBI arrests DeKalb police sergeant for alleged child sex crime

April 30, 2026 4:47pm EDT

A DeKalb County police sergeant is facing a federal charge after the FBI arrested him Thursday morning for an alleged child sex crime.

Former USPS workers charged in $4.9 million Treasury check theft

April 30, 2026 4:20pm EDT

Four people, including two former postal workers and a bank manager, face federal charges in a $4.9 million U.S. Treasure check theft scheme.

Psychologist claims Midtown shooting suspect has schizophrenia

April 30, 2026 4:14pm EDT

An expert witness for the defense testified Thursday that the woman accused of a deadly shooting spree in Midtown Atlanta suffered from severe delusions and hallucinations.

6 Northgate High students involved in crash, 2 seriously injured

April 30, 2026 3:40pm EDT

Six Northgate High School students were involved in a serious crash Thursday morning, according to school officials.

Man injured in shooting after crowd gathered in NW Atlanta

April 30, 2026 3:31pm EDT

A man is recovering after he was shot during a crowd dispute early Thursday morning in northwest Atlanta.

Woodstock man gets life plus 60 years for child sex crimes

April 30, 2026 1:30pm EDT

A Woodstock man has been sentenced to life plus 60 years in prison after a Cherokee County jury convicted him of multiple child sex crimes.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 1-3, 2026

April 30, 2026 11:47am EDT

Looking for something fun to do around Atlanta this week? From festivals and live music to markets and family-friendly events, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the weekend.

Georgia drought: 100% of state hits historic dry levels

April 30, 2026 11:02am EDT

Georgia officials have issued a Level 1 drought response and upcoming burn bans as extreme dry conditions persist across the state.

Georgia winner among dozens scoring $1M in Powerball

April 30, 2026 9:35am EDT

A Georgia lottery player is among dozens of people across the country celebrating big wins after the latest Powerball drawing produced multiple millionaires and two jackpot winners.