Former Douglas County teacher arrested for uploading child porn to social media app

A Douglas County man was arrested after cyber tips linked him to 20 videos and 2 images of suspected child sexual abuse material uploaded via the Kik app.

Alleged robber arrested after standoff in Coweta County home

Coweta County deputies responded to 911 calls by an elderly man about someone breaking into his home. Deputies said they had a standoff with the a man in the house who was tased and pepper sprayed.

Georgia scam suspect accused again in Virginia recruiting case

Malcolm Xavier Walker, 40, has been charged again for allegedly scamming families out of thousands by posing as a college football recruiter.

2 killed in head-on crash Monday morning in Cherokee County

An 18-year-old and a 67-year-old, both from Canton, died after a head-on crash Monday morning on Fate Conn Road in Cherokee County.

Large tree falls on Hemphill School Road in NW Atlanta overnight

A large tree fell across Hemphill School Road in northwest Atlanta around 6:45 a.m., blocking traffic and hitting a car.

DeKalb County man sentenced to life for violent home invasion

Prosecutors say the DeKalb County man entered a Brookhaven couple's home, confronted a showering woman, and then stabbed her husband multiple times. He'll now spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Apalachee HS shooting: Judge denies father's appeal of his ruling

A judge denied Colin Gray’s request to appeal a ruling that upheld his indictment in connection with the Apalachee High School shooting.

National Night Out events happening Tuesday in metro Atlanta

Law enforcement agencies across metro Atlanta and North Georgia are taking part in National Night Out on Tuesday.

Florida man killed by police in St. Marys Sunday night, GBI says

A 27-year-old man was shot and killed by police in St. Marys, Georgia, on Sunday evening, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Program offers Georgia families 'no-cost' solar leases

Participants across Georgia who take part in the new program will usually save between 50 and 70% on their electricity bill, organizers say.

GDOT asking for input on Atlanta-Savannah rail project

GDOT is advancing plans for a high-speed rail line between Atlanta and Savannah, with a potential launch by 2035.

Gwinnett County skating rink closing after over 40 years in business

Skate Along USA is closing its doors for good after more than 40 years of skate sessions, birthday parties, and childhood hangouts.

Black Restaurant Week kicks off again in metro Atlanta

Black Restaurant Week is officially underway in Atlanta, launching with a “First Taste” preview event at The Corner Grille.

Video released in connection to non-fatal shooting on Edgewood Avenue NE

Atlanta Police are seeking help to identify possible suspects in a July 28 shooting on Edgewood Avenue NE that left an 18-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his foot.