Pandemic relief fraud: SBA employee admits approving loans for self, family

A Small Business Administration employee pleaded guilty to making false statements to the SBA in connection with applications for fraudulent COVID-19 pandemic loans.

Summerville man sentenced to life in prison for sexual abuse against teens

A North Georgia man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after detectives say they found multiple recordings and images of him committing sexual abuse against minors on his phone.

'Dive Bar Beauty Queen' Ashland Craft heading to Atlanta

Country singer-songwriter Ashland Craft is bringing a mix of grit, honesty and honky-tonk fun to her latest album, Dive Bar Beauty Queen and she is bringing that sound to Atlanta.

Police searching for new leads in downtown Athens cold case murder

It's been almost nine years since police 28-year-old Daniel Macias shot multiple times in downtown Athens. The person responsible for the crime has never been identified.

Sorority kicks off new Delta Academy for metro Atlanta girls

A metro Atlanta sorority is kicking off a new program aimed at helping young girls in the community reach their dreams.

Republican Leland Olinger says he wants to be next GA governor

Republican Leland Olinger announces bid for governor, pledging to fix what he calls a “broken system” and help struggling families.

'The Wire' actor's son reunites with firefighters who saved his life after tornado

“The Wire" actor Tray Chaney and his son, Malachi, say they will be forever grateful to the brave firefighters who helped save the teen's life after a tornado demolished their Georgia home.

CDC shooting: 150 windows pierced by bullets, employees fear recognition

The gunman who attacked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta on Friday fired more than 180 shots, shattering about 150 windows — including some “blast-resistant” glass.

DeKalb County parents concerned over elementary school recess cuts

When DeKalb County elementary students returned to class last week, some kids saw that their recess time had been cut to 15 minutes a day to make room for more academic instruction.

Gunman on the run after deadly shooting, car crash in SE Atlanta

Atlanta police believe the suspect took the victim's car and crashed it just blocks away from where the deadly shooting took place.

Tucker bans new drive-thru restaurants | What you need to know

Tucker City Council permanently bans new drive-through restaurants in key districts, replacing a temporary moratorium.

Georgia hemp businesses sue over new restrictions

A group of Georgia hemp businesses is suing to block Senate Bill 494, arguing that new state restrictions on certain hemp products conflict with federal law and are causing significant financial harm.

Mahendra Patel wants an apology after kidnapping charges dropped

A Cobb County man said his life was turned upside-down when he was falsely accused of trying to kidnap a toddler while inside a Walmart.

CDC union urges stronger protections after shooting attack

The CDC union is calling for enhanced security measures following a shooting incident at the main campus on Friday.

Six Flags CEO Richard Zimmerman to step down by end of 2025

Six Flags Entertainment Corp. announced that President and CEO Richard A. Zimmerman will step down by the end of 2025.