Man injured in DeKalb home shooting, shots fired from outside
DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting that injured one person inside a home early Friday morning.
Thousands of Fort Benning soldiers traveling home for holidays
Thousands of Army trainees from Fort Benning are heading home for the holidays as part of a long-standing military tradition that temporarily pauses training to allow soldiers time with family.
FBI offers $5K reward acid attack that badly burned Savannah woman
A woman suffered severe chemical burns in a Dec. 10 attack while walking in Savannah’s Forsyth Park.
Georgia man convicted on 69 counts in dog fighting case
A shed on the property held a large amount of dog fighting equipment such as veterinary drugs and devices; anabolic horse steroids; a “breeding stand" used to forcibly breed dogs; training and execution items; and paper pedigrees documenting the fighting history of the dogs.
Cobb leaders prepare for soccer fans ahead of World Cup matches in Atlanta
With World Cup matches being played at Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta, and some of the teams training in Cobb County., county leaders are preparing on multiple fronts.
Video shows officer Tasing student on Fulton County school bus
Video shows a Fulton County Schools police officer using a Taser on a student during an incident on a school bus.
Shaq spreads holiday cheer to students at DeKalb School of the Arts
Students at DeKalb School of the Arts received a special visit from Shaq-A-Claus, who spread some holiday cheer with gifts for everyone.
Local foundation donates dozens of gifts to needy students for holidays
The Brenda Smith Clay Foundation donates dozens of gifts to needy students at Crawford Long Middle School. 90 needy students were identified and then adopted by the foundation. The students were allowed to write at least three gifts on their Christmas lists.
Father of accused Apalachee HS mass shooter in court for motions hearing
The father of the teen accused in the Apalachee High School shooting is scheduled to appear in Barrow County court Thursday morning for a final motions hearing as his criminal case moves closer to trial.
Officer shoots 19-year-old suspect armed with knife in Peachtree Corners area, police say
There has been a shooting involving a police officer, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department.
Justice Department sues Georgia over voter registration roll
The U.S. Justice Department Civil Rights Division announced on Thursday it has filed federal lawsuits against Georgia, two other states and the District of Columbia for failure to produce their full voter registration lists upon request.
Decatur man arrested on child molestation charges
Adam Steele Ford, 34, of Decatur is charged with two counts of aggravated child molestation stemming from incidents that allegedly occurred between July and August 2025.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Dec. 19-21, 2025
Looking for festive plans this weekend? Here are holiday happenings and live shows across metro Atlanta and beyond.
Former Atlanta news anchor Savannah Louie wins 'Survivor'
A familiar face for Atlanta TV viewers is now a reality TV champion.
26-year-old shot, killed in Athens; police investigating
Police in Athens-Clarke County are investigating a fatal incident after a man was found unresponsive in the roadway early Thursday morning.
2 shot at Gwinnett County hotel; no arrests made, police say
Police are investigating a shooting in Gwinnett County that prompted a heavy law enforcement response at multiple hotels early Thursday morning.
New rules after North Atlanta High School student stabbed with scissors
North Atlanta High School is implementing several new safety measures just days after a special needs student was stabbed during a fight on campus.
Atlanta police to holiday shoppers: 'You will see more police officers'
Atlanta police warn package thefts and car break-ins rise during the holiday season despite overall crime reductions.
Woodstock police arrest two after elevator motorbike stunt
Two men were arrested after police say they damaged a Woodstock parking deck elevator during a motorbike stunt.
Rising costs, immigration concerns shape Atlanta’s Hispanic community this Christmas
Hispanic and Latino families in Atlanta face holiday stress from rising costs and immigration concerns but remain resilient.