Lucky $1.8B Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas; 3 $50K winners in Georgia

A single winning ticket sold in Arkansas claimed Powerball’s massive $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday night’s Christmas Eve drawing.

FBI: Escaped inmates used rope to kidnap rideshare driver during Florida getaway

Escaped DeKalb County inmates Stevenson Charles, Yusuf Minor, and Naod Yohannes face federal kidnapping charges after allegedly terrorizing a Lyft driver during a getaway to Miami.

Buckhead toy store sees record holiday sales despite tariff price hikes

A Buckhead toy store owner reports rising holiday sales despite price hikes from tariffs as shoppers flock to local businesses on Christmas Eve.

Cartersville firefighters help save dog’s life on Christmas Eve

Cartersville firefighters are being hailed as heroes after helping a family transport their 13-year-old dog to an emergency vet on Christmas Eve.

CDC classifies Georgia as 'high' for flu activity as holiday travel begins

The CDC warns that Georgia has entered the "high" flu activity range as hospitalizations rise and families prepare for holiday gatherings.

Pregnant woman dies after husband killed in Clarke County crash

A pregnant woman and her unborn child have died following a violent wrong-way crash on the Georgia Highway 10 Inner Loop in Athens, adding to the toll from a chain-reaction collision that unfolded early Saturday.

Argument over gun leads to Christmas Eve shooting in southwest Atlanta

A man was hospitalized after a Christmas Eve fight between neighbors in southwest Atlanta ended in a shooting over a disputed weapon.

Holiday travel surge fills Atlanta airport with travelers

The holiday travel rush continues today as millions of Americans head to their destinations, bringing heavy crowds and busy terminals nationwide.

Traffic incident closes all lanes of I-20 in Conyers Wednesday morning

Multiple lanes of Interstate 20 eastbound were shut down early this morning in Conyers following a traffic incident near West Avenue, causing significant delays for commuters.

Vigil held for 19-year-old who died at ‘Stranger Things’ filming site: 'She was so full of life'

Friends and family gathered in Kennesaw for a vigil honoring 19-year-old Leah Palmirotto, who died after a fall at a fenced-off “Stranger Things" filming site on Emory University’s campus.

2 Gwinnett women charged after 25 dogs seized, 13 found dead in cruelty case

Two Gwinnett County women are facing dozens of animal cruelty charges after police say 25 malnourished dogs were rescued and 13 dead animals were found stored in refrigerators inside a Snellville home.