Woman dies after being hit by vehicle on Covington Highway

A woman died Wednesday night in DeKalb County after a driver hit her and fled the scene, according to police.

‘Gwinnett. Whatever’: Traffic stop takes a strange turn

Multiple calls about a driver allegedly weaving across the road, hitting curbs and traveling into oncoming lanes led Lawrenceville police to make a traffic stop.

Stone Mountain Park police force reportedly drops to 8 officers

Stone Mountain Park's police force is down to eight full-time officers, according to the DeKalb Fraternal Order of Police.

West Nile virus found in Chastain Park mosquito trap

City officials are spraying areas of Chastain Park after a mosquito trap tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Atlanta's wealthiest ZIP codes are probably where you think

If you've ever driven through Buckhead and thought, "There seems to be some money around here," congratulations. Your instincts were pretty good.

Gainesville Equality Fest seeks donations amid sponsor drop

Organizers of a Gainesville festival are turning to the community for financial help after a drop in sponsorship support left them with a funding gap.

Doraville weighs surveillance cameras amid privacy concerns

Doraville city leaders are weighing the potential benefits of Flock cameras and other surveillance technology as concerns about privacy and police surveillance continue to grow.

Georgia Tech memorial honors 9/11 victims 25 years later

Hundreds of small American flags have been placed near Tech Green at Georgia Tech to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

Supreme Court filing warns mail ballot rules could cause Georgia chaos

Georgia election leaders joined a national coalition Wednesday asking the Supreme Court to freeze new federal Postal Service rules.

9/11 Remembrance events in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026

Communities across metro Atlanta and North Georgia will mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with ceremonies, memorials and special events.

Why extra deputies are patrolling Loganville Middle School

Loganville Middle School faces increased security after sheriff's deputies launched an investigation into a potential threat made on social media.

Cherokee County man convicted on 18 counts of child sex abuse

A 64-year-old man faces sentencing after a Cherokee County jury found him guilty on 18 felony counts related to the multi-year sexual abuse of a child, according to the district attorney's office.

Teen killed after e-scooter crashes with tractor-trailer in Marietta

A 17-year-old was killed after a crash involving an e-scooter and a tractor-trailer in Marietta on Friday afternoon, according to the Marietta Police Department.

Beer can and machete thrown at dog walker in Chatham County

A 66-year-old man was arrested after allegedly throwing a beer can and a machete at a dog walker in Chatham County.

Decatur speed study: Public meeting set for Thursday

Decatur launches a citywide speed study on Thursday to evaluate lowering limits on City-owned streets above 25 mph.

Condemned Georgia murderer requests massive final meal

A man sentenced to death for a 2003 double murder faces execution by lethal injection next Wednesday evening.

Inmate faces up to 20 years for child sex abuse material on prison tablet

A Georgia prison inmate serving a sentence for attempted child molestation pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography on an altered prison tablet while incarcerated, according to federal prosecutors.