Man shot outside gas station on Glenwood Road, DeKalb County police say

DeKalb County police responded to a shooting in the 4400 block of Glenwood Road near Austin Drive in the Decatur area shortly before midnight Tuesday.

Teen sentenced in Carroll County school threat case

Dylan Gable was arrested on Feb. 12 after Carroll County School administrators and School Resource Officers uncovered disturbing messages indicating a plot to harm a student.

Dallas man, Acworth woman arrested after juvenile reports abuse

The Acworth Police Department has arrested two individuals in connection with a child sex crimes investigation that began on June 22.

Carter Work Project returning to Atlanta Habitat for 2026

For the first time in decades, the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project is returning to Atlanta Habitat for Humanity.

Atlanta rapper Jeezy thanks Uber driver for 10-hour ride to concert

Atlanta rapper Jeezy is giving a special shoutout to an Uber driver who helped him make it to a recent show in Baltimore—just minutes before showtime.

Hearing planned for man accused of Acworth Walmart kidnapping attempt

The Cobb County man is charged with kidnapping, assault, and more, but says that the Walmart's security footage shows that he didn't commit any crime.

Apalachee High School wellness initiatives aimed at helping students

Apalachee officials say last year's shooting has led to multiple changes at the school, including increased security and a greater emphasis on mental health and emotional healing.

Tucker mayor sounds alarm over break-ins targeting businesses

At least seven Tucker businesses have been broken into by a group that includes kids as young as 12 years old.

SWAT standoff in Cobb County after man allegedly robs Dunkin'

Cobb County Police and a SWAT team surrounded a home on Bottesford Drive early Tuesday morning as part of an ongoing investigation by the Major Crimes Unit into an armed robbery.

Mother of Apalachee High School shooting victim addresses SRO funding

Breanna Schermerhorn, the mother of 14-year-old Mason Schermerhorn, who died on Sept. 4, 2024, called out county leadership, not the school district, for taking away SRO funding.

Former Gwinnett County student caught with knife in middle school

A former Gwinnett County Public Schools student was taken into custody after entering McConnell Middle School without permission before the start of the school day.