Atlanta man sentenced to life for killing coworker at Midtown MARTA station

Security footage caught the Atlanta man talking with his coworker for around 30 minutes before he suddenly stood up and opened fire. He'll now spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Atlanta deacon's family meets with DA, still wants charges filed

The 62-year-old deacon died after being Tased during a traffic stop; his death was ruled a homicide, and the officer was fired.

Helen firefighters rescue 7 tubers trapped in the Chattahoochee River

Seven tubers are safe and back on dry land after they were rescued from the middle of the Chattahoochee River in Helen, Georgia.

'Kick Door Challenge' on TikTok dangerous, Atlanta police warn parents

Metro Atlanta police say the challenge spreading on TikTok has resulted in multiple participants being shot and others facing serious charges.

Chemical fire displaces multiple families at NW Atlanta apartments

Multiple families were forced to evacuate from their homes after a chemical fire broke out in the northwest Atlanta apartment building's basement.

Crews battle overnight pallet fire outside SE Atlanta business

Flames lit up the sky in southeast Atlanta as fire crews battled massive flames that broke out at a pallet manufacturing and recycling business overnight.

First Black Atlanta fire chief dies: 'Remembering a trailblazer'

In 1985, William Hamer became Atlanta's first African American fire chief. Services for Chief Hamer are planned for Saturday, July 19, at 11 am at Hoosier United Methodist Church.

Child from Cumming drowns in North Georgia lake after wandering off

A 5-year-old boy died after drowning in a lake in far North Georgia. The boy had wandered off and gotten in the lake. His family reported him missing before finding him, police said.

Calls for probe in Beyoncé concert escalator accident at MARTA station

Councilwoman Marci Collier Overstreet is calling for an investigation and for MARTA leadership to explain safety protocols and maintenance practices.

Thieves steal $15K in electronics from metro Atlanta youth center

Forest Park police are looking for the culprits who broke into a youth center and stole thousands in electronics. Stolen items included gaming consoles, laptops, and camera equipment valued around $15,000.

2 Stone Mountain children hurt after 7-year-old fires stolen gun

Two children were injured when a 7-year-old accidentally discharged a gun, according to police. Both children were taken to Arthur M. Blank Medical Center and are expected to be okay, according to police.

Teen wanted in connection with deadly June 17 Atlanta shooting

Atlanta police say a 16-year-old boy is wanted for his involvement in a deadly shooting that happened on June 17 along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive NW.

Man charged in security breach at Atlanta airport, causing delays

The breach happened on July 9 near Leslie Drive and North Loop Road. The suspect was spotted by a witness who called 911 to report it.

New Troup County search and rescue team deals with multiple tragedies

The Troup County Fire Department just took over dive team duties at West Point Lake this year and has had a tragic inaugural summer with the recovery of three drowning victims in two weeks.