Flags of the Fallen honors life of South Fulton officer killed in head-on crash

Lt. Helio Garcia was killed after a head-on crash while on duty earlier this year. The other driver is now facing multiple charges, including first-degree homicide by vehicle.

New clear bag policy at Fayette County schools' athletic events

Fayette County Public Schools has enacted a clear bag policy for all athletic events to improve safety and speed up entry times.

MARTA moving forward on search for new CEO

MARTA is moving forward with its search for a new leader after the transit agency's CEO and general manager's sudden retirement due to "immigration and personal matters," last week.

Former Cobb officer who died during water rescue honored at US Capitol

Anderson "Chase" Childers died while on vacation after rescuing five strangers who trapped in a rip current off the South Carolina coast.

Man found shot multiple times in downtown Atlanta, investigation ongoing

Atlanta police are on the hunt for a gunman after a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds in downtown Atlanta early Friday morning.

Atlanta touts major drop in crime: Homicides drop by near a third

Atlanta reports a significant decrease in crime, with overall crime down 9%, homicides down 32%, and car thefts down 39% compared to last year.

Barrow County School Board commits $2M to fully fund resource officers

The Barrow County Board of Education plans to cover 100% of the salaries and benefits for school resource officers after the county withdrew financial support.

‘Coach Ball,’ beloved Atlanta youth football mentor, shot and killed

Aaron Hines, affectionately known as "Coach Ball," was a beloved youth football coach and father figure in the West Atlanta community.

Abolish Georgia's income tax? A group of senators is looking into it

A group of Georgia senators is launching an effort to eliminate the state’s income tax, aiming to draft a plan by the end of the year that provides tax relief without jeopardizing essential government services.

GA Insurance Commissioner John King suspends Senate campaign

Georgia Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner John King has suspended his Republican campaign to unseat U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, citing limited chances of winning the nomination.

Parents say brain of deceased son given to them; funeral homes in Philly, Georgia sued

A horrifying discovery was made as a family laid their son to rest, and the blame is being placed on the funeral homes for their handling of his remains, as well as intentional infliction of emotional distress.

5-year-old boy in DeKalb County possibly shot by twin, mother charged

Lanecia Bennett, the mother of the deceased 5-year-old, is charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to children, though she did not pull the trigger.

Hulk Hogan's ties to Georgia: From Augusta to Georgia Dome

Hulk Hogan, one of the most iconic and influential professional wrestlers in history, was born in Augusta, Georgia, on Aug. 11, 1953.

Hulk Hogan photos: A look back at his iconic career through the years

The WWE Hall of Fame wrestler's illustrious career featured multiple film and television roles, including the movies "No Holds Barred" and "Suburban Commando."