Student brought BB gun to Dacula Elementary
A student brought a BB gun to Dacula Elementary School last week, according to the school's principal.
A student brought a BB gun to Dacula Elementary School last week, according to the school's principal.
Children's Healthcare fires employee over Charlie Kirk comments
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta says it has fired an employee after learning about a social media post discussing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta says it has fired an employee after learning about a social media post discussing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
3 people killed in 2 different Rome crashes
The Rome Police Department said officers are investigating two separate deadly crashes that happened within the past 18 hours.
The Rome Police Department said officers are investigating two separate deadly crashes that happened within the past 18 hours.
Manhunt underway for armed suspect in Franklin County
Authorities in Franklin County are searching for Clinton Patrick Miller.
Authorities in Franklin County are searching for Clinton Patrick Miller.
Man found dead after welfare check in northwest Atlanta
Atlanta police are investigating after a man was found dead inside a northwest Atlanta home Saturday afternoon.
Atlanta police are investigating after a man was found dead inside a northwest Atlanta home Saturday afternoon.
Community gathers to honor slain teen Zion Barrett at Lovejoy Park vigil
Hundreds gathered at Lovejoy Park to honor Zion Barrett, a 16-year-old student shot and killed in Hampton last weekend.
Hundreds gathered at Lovejoy Park to honor Zion Barrett, a 16-year-old student shot and killed in Hampton last weekend.
Apalachee High student arrested after threat, school stresses safety
A student was arrested for making a threatening remark, highlighting the serious consequences of perceived threats, even if intended as jokes.
A student was arrested for making a threatening remark, highlighting the serious consequences of perceived threats, even if intended as jokes.
Massive drug bust: 464 pounds of marijuana seized on Interstate 75
A traffic stop on Interstate 75 South led to a massive drug seizure after Tifton police discovered 464 pounds of marijuana hidden in a vehicle’s trunk.
A traffic stop on Interstate 75 South led to a massive drug seizure after Tifton police discovered 464 pounds of marijuana hidden in a vehicle’s trunk.
'Small, white country boys' arrested in Waffle House worker attack
Three teenagers face charges after a brawl at an East Cobb Waffle House earlier this month that left a worker bloodied and dishes scattered across the restaurant.
Three teenagers face charges after a brawl at an East Cobb Waffle House earlier this month that left a worker bloodied and dishes scattered across the restaurant.
St. Mary’s to end Lavonia birthing services, shift care to Athens hospital
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital will close its labor and delivery unit due to financial and staffing pressures.
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital will close its labor and delivery unit due to financial and staffing pressures.
Funeral for DeKalb County firefighter Preston Fant to be held at Truist Park
The funeral for DeKalb County Master Firefighter Preston Lee Fant, who died in the line of duty this week, will be held Thursday,.
The funeral for DeKalb County Master Firefighter Preston Lee Fant, who died in the line of duty this week, will be held Thursday,.
Norcross man sentenced to life for raping 10-year-old girl
A Norcross man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the rape of a 10-year-old girl, Gwinnett County officials announced Thursday.
A Norcross man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the rape of a 10-year-old girl, Gwinnett County officials announced Thursday.
Newnan police arrest suspect in 2011 killing of teen Blake Chappell
Scotty Elliot Smith was arrested and charged in connection with Blake Tyler Chappell's 2011 death after confessing during multiple interviews.
Scotty Elliot Smith was arrested and charged in connection with Blake Tyler Chappell's 2011 death after confessing during multiple interviews.
Cobb County jury convicts rapist after 28 years, sentences him to life
Jerry Lee Pruitt was convicted and sentenced to two life terms plus 20 years for a 1997 sexual assault, identified through DNA testing decades later.
Jerry Lee Pruitt was convicted and sentenced to two life terms plus 20 years for a 1997 sexual assault, identified through DNA testing decades later.
Repeat offender arrested for burglary at North Gwinnett Co-Operative Thrift Store
Lavan Hickman, already serving a work-release sentence for burglary, walked away from the facility to commit another burglary at North Gwinnett Co-Operative.
Lavan Hickman, already serving a work-release sentence for burglary, walked away from the facility to commit another burglary at North Gwinnett Co-Operative.
Deadly pedestrian crash sparks chain reaction crash on I-285 in DeKalb County
A car hit a pedestrian before another car crashed into it, shutting down part of I-285 Friday.
A car hit a pedestrian before another car crashed into it, shutting down part of I-285 Friday.
Residency disputes threaten candidacies in Atlanta's District 11 council race
Keith Lewis plans to prove his residency with documents at the upcoming hearing, countering claims he lives outside the district.
Keith Lewis plans to prove his residency with documents at the upcoming hearing, countering claims he lives outside the district.
Charlie Kirk's assassination sparks higher demand from security firms
Security companies report a surge in calls from clients seeking safety measures following Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Security companies report a surge in calls from clients seeking safety measures following Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Douglasville at 150: Downtown revitalization fuel by $9M tax district
Douglasville's downtown development is driven by over $9 million from the city's tax allocation district since 2019, enhancing property values and reshaping the area.
Douglasville's downtown development is driven by over $9 million from the city's tax allocation district since 2019, enhancing property values and reshaping the area.
Arrested with a child, enough fentanyl to kill 12M people in her car
A Gwinnett County woman with ties to a Mexican drug cartel was arrested after police said she was found in possession of more than 24 kilos of fentanyl.
A Gwinnett County woman with ties to a Mexican drug cartel was arrested after police said she was found in possession of more than 24 kilos of fentanyl.