Georgia

2 shot at Gwinnett County hotel; no arrests made, police say

December 18, 2025 6:40am EST

Police are investigating a shooting in Gwinnett County that prompted a heavy law enforcement response at multiple hotels early Thursday morning.

New rules after North Atlanta High School student stabbed with scissors

December 18, 2025 6:00am EST

North Atlanta High School is implementing several new safety measures just days after a special needs student was stabbed during a fight on campus.

Atlanta police to holiday shoppers: 'You will see more police officers'

December 17, 2025 11:10pm EST

Atlanta police warn package thefts and car break-ins rise during the holiday season despite overall crime reductions.

Woodstock police arrest two after elevator motorbike stunt

December 17, 2025 7:58pm EST

Two men were arrested after police say they damaged a Woodstock parking deck elevator during a motorbike stunt.

Rising costs, immigration concerns shape Atlanta’s Hispanic community this Christmas

December 17, 2025 7:53pm EST

Hispanic and Latino families in Atlanta face holiday stress from rising costs and immigration concerns but remain resilient.

Rookie DeKalb firefighter seriously injured in firetruck crash: ‘I just prayed’

December 17, 2025 7:37pm EST

Firefighter Eboni Kennedy lost her leg in a Rockbridge Road firetruck crash and has undergone four surgeries.

Former UGA football player Ahkil Crumpton convicted in state murder trial

December 17, 2025 6:59pm EST

Former UGA football player Ahkil Crumpton was convicted on state murder charges for the 2021 shooting of Watkinsville gas station clerk Elijah Wood.

Metro Atlanta bookseller blames Palmetto USPS facility for holiday gift delays

December 17, 2025 5:59pm EST

Metro Atlanta small business owners report significant holiday gift delays for packages routed through the troubled USPS Palmetto distribution center.

Truck flips during police chase on I-285 in Sandy Springs

December 17, 2025 5:05pm EST

A distracted driving stop in Roswell led to a multi-city police chase and a hit-and-run before the suspect crashed off I-285.

Former Drive Planning executive pleads guilty in $4.1M Ponzi scheme

December 17, 2025 4:49pm EST

Former Drive Planning executive David Bradford pleaded guilty to federal charges for his role in a $4.1 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded Georgia investors.

Atlanta to see rain Thursday as Christmas week forecast sharpens

December 17, 2025 4:22pm EST

Steady rain returns Thursday afternoon through overnight, with isolated thunder possible before clearing by Friday morning.

Dacula man sentenced to 20 years for exploiting minors online

December 17, 2025 4:14pm EST

Dacula man Johann Rainer Nix sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material.

Young Thug proposes to Mariah The Scientist during Atlanta concert

December 17, 2025 2:55pm EST

Young Thug proposed to Mariah The Scientist onstage at a benefit concert in Atlanta.

Georgia teen identified as Brown University shooting victim

December 17, 2025 2:31pm EST

Georgia native Jacob Spears is recovering after being wounded in a mass shooting during final exams at Brown University.

DeKalb County Fire Chief Darnell Fullum selected as next Director of Public Safety

December 17, 2025 1:23pm EST

DeKalb County Fire Chief Darnell Fullum has been appointed the county’s next Director of Public Safety, succeeding Jack Lumpkin and bringing nearly four decades of public service experience to the role.

Flu cases shut down Meriwether County elementary school

December 17, 2025 12:38pm EST

A flu outbreak forced Mountain View Elementary in Meriwether County to shift to remote learning, following state health officials’ recommendation to close the school until further notice.

Casting Call Dec. 17: Tulsa King, State Police extras, SAG kids commercial

December 17, 2025 11:00am EST

This week’s Casting Call brings new opportunities for background actors on Tulsa King and All the Sinners Bleed, along with a SAG commercial seeking young performers.