80 counts filed against woman accused of killing girlfriend, stealing her identity

Nearly two decades after a gruesome discovery on a rural Troup County roadside, Angel Marie Thompson now faces an 80-count indictment for allegedly murdering her girlfriend and stealing her identity for years.

Cobb County temporarily pauses new data center development

Cobb County leaders have approved a unanimous moratorium on new data centers, pausing permits for six months to evaluate community impact.

DA declines charges in Atlanta rapper T-Hood shooting

The Gwinnett Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office has declined to file charges in the August 8, 2025, shooting death of Atlanta rapper Tevin Hood, known professionally as T-Hood.

UGA football coach retrieved cars after players' traffic arrests

Police reports show UGA football players Chris Cole Jr. and Darren Ikinnagbon were driving 105 mph and following "too closely" before their arrests in Athens.

Clayton County unveils new Arena at Southlake

Clayton County is preparing to open its new $117 million entertainment facility, The Arena at Southlake.

Megan Moroney’s surprise Athens show draws 7,000

Country music star Megan Moroney returned to her roots Monday night, surprising fans with a “9 Cities. 9 Days.” stop at Akins Ford Arena that drew more than 7,000 people and turned downtown Athens pink.

Georgia bills: school security, student speech, tax breaks for female products

Lawmakers at the Georgia State Capitol advanced a series of measures that could affect public school policy and consumer costs across the state.

Cobb female student makes history in HVAC competition

A junior at the Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy has made history in a statewide skilled trades competition.

Man sentenced in fatal Gwinnett extended-stay hotel shooting

Hugh Donovan Forman will spend his life in prison after being convicted this week of fatally shooting a man at a Gwinnett County extended-stay hotel in 2024.

Concord Crossing residents working to recover following deadly fire

Residents who survived a fatal fire at the Concord Crossing apartments returned to the damaged building Tuesday to look through the burned remains of their possessions.

Temple woman charged in stolen school bus 'joyride'

Allison Marie Lynes was arrested after community members recognized her from viral surveillance footage of the bus theft.

High Museum of Art COO Brady Lum resigns after $600K stolen; FBI investigating

High Museum of Art COO Brady Lum has reportedly resigned after being placed on administrative leave while the museum investigates how $600,000 went missing. 

Jackson parents jailed after 4-year-old overdoses on cocaine

Deputies have charged two people after their four-year-old child overdosed on cocaine, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.