Schools, governments decide on opening Tuesday after ice storm

Several school districts and government services have announced their plans for Tuesday as Georgians recover from an ice storm that impacted parts of the state over the weekend.

Lithonia man charged with statutory rape of 15-year-old

Brandon Walker faces multiple felony charges, including statutory rape and child molestation via an electronic device.

Quinton Aaron, actor known for 'The Blind Side,' hospitalized in Atlanta

An actor widely recognized from his role as Michael Oher in "The Blind Side" is currently on life support at an Atlanta hospital, fighting a severe blood infection, according to a fundraiser raising money to support his medical expenses.

Atlanta police seek 2 suspects in shooting that killed unborn child

Atlanta police released photos of two suspects wanted in a Dec. 20 shooting that killed an unborn child at an I-285 ramp in southwest Atlanta.

Georgia Ice Storm Aftermath: Recovery underway, hard freeze looms tonight

As of noon on Monday, the winter storm's heavy precipitation has exited the Eastern Seaboard, leaving Georgia with bright sunshine but dangerously low temperatures.

SCAD TVfest brings TV's biggest names to Atlanta

SCAD TVfest 2026 returns to Atlanta Feb. 4–6. Quinta Brunson and stars from "Bridgerton" headline the three-day television festival in Midtown.

29-year-old Fitzgerald woman killed, GBI investigating

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a 29-year-old woman following a shooting early Sunday morning in Fitzgerald, which is in Ben Hill County.

Georgia Ice Storm: Here’s how much ice fell across North Georgia

As the winter storm shifts out of Georgia and toward the Northeast, officials are beginning to tally just how much freezing rain fell across the state.

White County power grid collapsing as ice storm leaves 70% in the dark

White County and Rabun County report high power outages as an ice storm moves through North Georgia. Emergency officials urge residents to stay off roads.

GDOT warns motorists of black ice before overnight refreeze

As road crews transition from brining operations to actively clearing roadways of fallen trees and debris, the Georgia Department of Transportation is warning motorists to avoid driving as an overnight refreeze is expected Sunday. 

Georgia ice storm response includes moving resources to 'wedge' area

Georgia officials move resources to the "wedge" area as 100,000 remain without power following a destructive ice storm. National Guard deployed to North Georgia.