Ex-Calhoun officer, 2 others arrested in Whitfield shooting
A former Calhoun police officer and two Chatsworth residents have been arrested in connection with a May 6 shooting in Whitfield County.
A former Calhoun police officer and two Chatsworth residents have been arrested in connection with a May 6 shooting in Whitfield County.
Check your bank account: Card skimmer found at Hogansville store
An off-duty Grantville police officer discovered a skimming device attached to a credit card reader at the Hogansville Dollar General on Highway 29.
An off-duty Grantville police officer discovered a skimming device attached to a credit card reader at the Hogansville Dollar General on Highway 29.
Georgia redistricting: Protesters march to State Capitol
Protesters marched to the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday after Gov. Brian Kemp called a special session to redraw the state's voting districts.
Protesters marched to the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday after Gov. Brian Kemp called a special session to redraw the state's voting districts.
Kell High baseball coach remains in dugout after DUI charge
Kell High School head baseball coach Todd Harris remained in the dugout Thursday for the state semifinals against Cartersville High School just one week after he was arrested and charged with a DUI.
Kell High School head baseball coach Todd Harris remained in the dugout Thursday for the state semifinals against Cartersville High School just one week after he was arrested and charged with a DUI.
Two Brookhaven preschool staff members accused in child cruelty case
A preschool teacher and a school director were arrested in Brookhaven after an investigation revealed a pattern of improper handling and "excessive measures" used to restrain children at a local daycare.
A preschool teacher and a school director were arrested in Brookhaven after an investigation revealed a pattern of improper handling and "excessive measures" used to restrain children at a local daycare.
New Manchester High School student caught with weapon on campus
A student at a Douglasville high school faces disciplinary actions for bringing a gun on to campus.
A student at a Douglasville high school faces disciplinary actions for bringing a gun on to campus.
Woodstock jewelry store burglary suspect arrested after police chase
A suspected jewelry store burglar is in custody after a brief chase by Woodstock police on Thursday morning.
A suspected jewelry store burglar is in custody after a brief chase by Woodstock police on Thursday morning.
Tallapoosa rezoning: Neighbors fight 1,600-acre industrial project
Neighbors in Haralson County are pushing back after the City of Tallapoosa unanimously voted this week to annex and rezone 1,000 acres for industrial development.
Neighbors in Haralson County are pushing back after the City of Tallapoosa unanimously voted this week to annex and rezone 1,000 acres for industrial development.
Universoul Circus gives back to Atlanta University Center
Cedric Walker, the founder of the Atlanta-based Universoul Circus, is awarding $2,500 scholarships to five students at the Atlanta University Center to support the next generation of leaders.
Cedric Walker, the founder of the Atlanta-based Universoul Circus, is awarding $2,500 scholarships to five students at the Atlanta University Center to support the next generation of leaders.
Man sentenced for shooting pregnant girlfriend in Decatur park
Donald Wooten was sentenced to 60 years in prison Wednesday after being convicted of trying to murder his pregnant girlfriend by shooting her in the head at a park in Decatur.
Donald Wooten was sentenced to 60 years in prison Wednesday after being convicted of trying to murder his pregnant girlfriend by shooting her in the head at a park in Decatur.
7 injured in MARTA bus crash in DeKalb County
Seven people were injured after a MARTA bus crashed into a ditch in DeKalb County on Thursday evening.
Seven people were injured after a MARTA bus crashed into a ditch in DeKalb County on Thursday evening.
McDonough train derailment briefly blocks Highway 42
McDonough police shut down all lanes at two major intersections following a partial freight train car derailment on Thursday.
McDonough police shut down all lanes at two major intersections following a partial freight train car derailment on Thursday.
Family identifies man killed in Conley Road shooting
Atlanta police are investigating a deadly shooting in the 800 block of Conley Road SE that left one person dead on Thursday.
Atlanta police are investigating a deadly shooting in the 800 block of Conley Road SE that left one person dead on Thursday.
Teen in custody after attempted vehicle arson in White County
A 14-year-old teen was arrested after a homeowner in Cleveland caught him attempting to set a vehicle on fire Wednesday night.
A 14-year-old teen was arrested after a homeowner in Cleveland caught him attempting to set a vehicle on fire Wednesday night.
Man surrenders weeks after deadly shooting on White Street
A 60-year-old man has surrendered to authorities for a deadly shooting earlier this month.
A 60-year-old man has surrendered to authorities for a deadly shooting earlier this month.
Four sentenced in metro Atlanta drug trafficking case
Four people were sentenced in a federal drug trafficking and money laundering case tied to metro Atlanta.
Four people were sentenced in a federal drug trafficking and money laundering case tied to metro Atlanta.
Feds: Guns bought in Georgia were headed to Mexico
A Fayetteville man and his wife pleaded guilty in a federal case involving illegal firearm possession and gun trafficking.
A Fayetteville man and his wife pleaded guilty in a federal case involving illegal firearm possession and gun trafficking.
Operation targets crime in North Georgia forests, multiple arrests made
Federal, state and local agencies conducted a large criminal interdiction operation across forest lands in northeast Georgia and neighboring states.
Federal, state and local agencies conducted a large criminal interdiction operation across forest lands in northeast Georgia and neighboring states.
Social Circle sues DHS, ICE over planned detention facility
The City of Social Circle filed a federal lawsuit to block a proposed 10,000-bed ICE detention facility, citing catastrophic infrastructure and safety concerns.
The City of Social Circle filed a federal lawsuit to block a proposed 10,000-bed ICE detention facility, citing catastrophic infrastructure and safety concerns.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 15-17, 2026
From concerts and festivals to soccer watch parties and family-friendly events, there’s plenty happening around metro Atlanta this weekend.
From concerts and festivals to soccer watch parties and family-friendly events, there’s plenty happening around metro Atlanta this weekend.