Man sentenced in fatal Gwinnett extended-stay hotel shooting

Hugh Donovan Forman will spend his life in prison after being convicted this week of fatally shooting a man at a Gwinnett County extended-stay hotel in 2024.

Concord Crossing residents working to recover following deadly fire

Residents who survived a fatal fire at the Concord Crossing apartments returned to the damaged building Tuesday to look through the burned remains of their possessions.

Temple woman charged in stolen school bus 'joyride'

Allison Marie Lynes was arrested after community members recognized her from viral surveillance footage of the bus theft.

High Museum of Art COO Brady Lum resigns after $600K stolen; FBI investigating

High Museum of Art COO Brady Lum has reportedly resigned after being placed on administrative leave while the museum investigates how $600,000 went missing. 

Jackson parents jailed after 4-year-old overdoses on cocaine

Deputies have charged two people after their four-year-old child overdosed on cocaine, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

Strong winds fuel Athens house fire; 2 displaced

Strong winds fueled an Athens house fire, which spread and sparked secondary fires on neighboring structures Monday afternoon, fire officials said.

Vigil held for young man found dead in Marietta's Fair Oaks Park

A nonprofit held a prayer vigil for 21-year-old Kyle Bassinga, found dead last week at Fair Oaks Park in Marietta.

Man killed in stabbing at Marietta mobile home park

A Smyrna man is dead and a suspect is in custody after a stabbing early Sunday at a Marietta mobile home park, Cobb County police said.

Shaky Knees tickets presale happening this week

Shaky Knees has announced its lineup for the 2026 concert in Piedmont Park, bringing big names to the 13th edition of the festival.

CDC's principal deputy director Ralph Abraham stepping down

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday that Dr. Ralph Abraham has resigned as principal deputy director, effective immediately.

Decatur launches WatchFest ‘26 volunteer program

Organizers are recruiting 350 volunteers to staff concerts, assist at community events and serve as city ambassadors during the 34-day Decatur WatchFest ‘26 celebration.

Lowndes County police officer killed in the line of duty

A memorial fund is growing for a Lowndes County first responder who was killed in the line of duty.

Demolition set to begin at troubled Camelot Condominiums in South Fulton

Demolition is set to begin at the Camelot Condominiums in South Fulton. Find out which building is coming down and what city leaders say this means for the future of the troubled complex.

Georgia mom turns grief into comfort for others through LiliBears

A Georgia mother who lost her daughter to stillbirth after what she described as a healthy, low-risk pregnancy is now helping other grieving families through a nonprofit that provides birth-weighted stuffed animals.