This New Year’s Day... take a hike!

Georgia State Parks will host ranger-led First Day Hikes statewide on January 1, 2026.

Atlanta family displaced after vehicle fire destroys Fairburn Road home

An Atlanta family is homeless after a vehicle fire in the carport spread through their Fairburn Road home, causing heavy damage but no injuries.

2 victims shot in leg shortly after arriving at Creste Drive apartments

Two young men were hospitalized after being shot in the leg at a DeKalb County apartment complex on Creste Drive Friday afternoon.

Jonesboro man survives head-on crash with shooting victim

A Jonesboro man is recovering after a shooting victim ran a red light and crashed into his truck, a collision that ultimately claimed the life of the 19-year-old driver.

Coworkers mourn restaurant worker killed by alleged drunk driver in Doraville

A 21-year-old restaurant worker was killed by an alleged drunk driver in Doraville, sparking calls for pedestrian safety near MARTA stations.

Firefighters rescue person from Athens house fire on Christmas Eve

Athens firefighters rescued a person from a home nearly engulfed by flames on Christmas Eve, with the victim later transferred to a burn center for treatment.

Man accused of drugging, molesting girl in Walton County arrested in Missouri

A man accused of intoxicating and sexually assaulting a girl under 16 in Walton County was arrested in Missouri after failing to appear for trial.

Gwinnett man sentenced to life in prison for 2022 murder of woman

Ray Charles Evans was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the 2022 murder of Shakiyla Sample in Lawrenceville.

Gwinnett County apartment fire started by porch grilling

Thirteen people were displaced on Christmas Day after a fire started by a balcony grill damaged units at a Norcross apartment complex.

DeKalb County police targets illegal dumping with Christmas Day arrest

DeKalb County police arrested a 59-year-old man on Christmas Day in connection with repeated illegal dumping incidents in the Scottdale area.

Man shot during possible robbery in southwest Atlanta

A 59-year-old man is recovering after being shot during a Friday morning robbery on Memorial Drive in southwest Atlanta.

Third fatal crash in a week reported in Athens-Clarke County

Athens-Clarke County police reported the area's third fatal crash in a week after a driver struck a power pole on North Avenue Friday.

Georgia holiday traffic deaths double overnight

Georgia holiday traffic fatalities doubled overnight as state troopers reported six deaths and 38 DUI arrests through Friday morning.

Henry County promotes Shaquille O’Neal to chief role

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has announced the promotion of legendary basketball player Shaquille O’Neal to Chief of Community Relations, effective Christmas Day.

Big Brother alum, Atlanta resident Mickey Lee has reportedly died

Former Big Brother contestant and Atlanta resident Mickey Lee is hospitalized in critical condition after suffering multiple cardiac arrests.

8-year-old Atlanta girl spends Christmas in hospital after being hit by car

An 8-year-old Atlanta cheerleader faces a long recovery and multiple surgeries after being hit by a car on Joseph E. Boone Blvd. just before Christmas.