DA: Purple Heart veteran’s mental health likely led to deadly Coweta County shootout
A Purple Heart veteran’s combat-related mental health struggles likely led to a deadly Coweta County shootout with police, according to the district attorney.
A Purple Heart veteran’s combat-related mental health struggles likely led to a deadly Coweta County shootout with police, according to the district attorney.
Morris Brown power struggle: Alumni group demands president's ouster after reinstatement
Alumni group Morris Brown Accountability Now is demanding President Dr. Kevin James’ removal despite his recent reinstatement.
Alumni group Morris Brown Accountability Now is demanding President Dr. Kevin James’ removal despite his recent reinstatement.
Villa Rica taxpayer alleges ADA violations over inaccessible city council meetings
A hearing-impaired taxpayer claims Villa Rica fails to provide mandated accommodations during public city meetings.
A hearing-impaired taxpayer claims Villa Rica fails to provide mandated accommodations during public city meetings.
Georgia veterans rally at state Capitol to fight controversial ‘SAVE Act’ legislation
Veterans groups claim HB 108 violates federal law by allowing unaccredited consultants to manage disability benefit appeals.
Veterans groups claim HB 108 violates federal law by allowing unaccredited consultants to manage disability benefit appeals.
Man arrested after knife attack at Massage Time Body & Foot
Jaiden Walraven is in custody after an attempted robbery at the Massage Time Body & Foot turned violent Monday, leaving one person injured.
Jaiden Walraven is in custody after an attempted robbery at the Massage Time Body & Foot turned violent Monday, leaving one person injured.
1 killed, 3 hospitalized in head-on crash on Lakewood Avenue
One person was killed, and three others were hurt as a result of a head-on collision in Atlanta Tuesday evening.
One person was killed, and three others were hurt as a result of a head-on collision in Atlanta Tuesday evening.
Ex-Georgia Rep. Karen Bennett admits to faking COVID 19 job loss
A former Georgia representative has pleaded guilty to filing false statements that led to her claiming thousands in emergency pandemic unemployment assistance payments, federal prosecutors say.
A former Georgia representative has pleaded guilty to filing false statements that led to her claiming thousands in emergency pandemic unemployment assistance payments, federal prosecutors say.
Florida man sentenced in Georgia’s largest Ponzi scheme stealing $380M from thousands
Todd Burkhalter, CEO of Drive Planning LLC, pleaded guilty to orchestrating a record-breaking $380 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 2,000 investor.
Todd Burkhalter, CEO of Drive Planning LLC, pleaded guilty to orchestrating a record-breaking $380 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 2,000 investor.
Waffle House Valentine's Day 2026: How to secure your white-tablecloth reservation
Waffle House may have reputation, but did you know it also has a romantic side? How you can share the love and a waffle on Valentine's Day.
Waffle House may have reputation, but did you know it also has a romantic side? How you can share the love and a waffle on Valentine's Day.
Man allegedly exposed himself at Family Dollar; Douglas deputies seek leads
Deputies in Douglas County are investigating after a man allegedly exposed himself in a Family Dollar aisle over the weekend.
Deputies in Douglas County are investigating after a man allegedly exposed himself in a Family Dollar aisle over the weekend.
Tara Baker murder judge stays on case as defense outlines strategy
Accusations of judicial bias could delay the long-awaited trial of Edrick Lamont Faust, who was arrested 23 years after the brutal 2001 murder UGA law student Tara Baker.
Accusations of judicial bias could delay the long-awaited trial of Edrick Lamont Faust, who was arrested 23 years after the brutal 2001 murder UGA law student Tara Baker.
North Georgia player wins $4M on lottery scratch off
Two major Georgia Lottery prizes were claimed Tuesday totaling more than $4.5 million.
Two major Georgia Lottery prizes were claimed Tuesday totaling more than $4.5 million.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Jan. 23-25, 2026
Whether you’re in the mood for live music, theater or a night of laughs, metro Atlanta has no shortage of ways to spend your weekend.
Whether you’re in the mood for live music, theater or a night of laughs, metro Atlanta has no shortage of ways to spend your weekend.
Grady's new South Fulton Emergency Center on track for Fall opening
Grady Health System's new South Fulton Emergency Center in Union City is set to open in Fall 2026, offering 24/7 critical care and advanced imaging.
Grady Health System's new South Fulton Emergency Center in Union City is set to open in Fall 2026, offering 24/7 critical care and advanced imaging.
$5K reward offered in connection to September homicide in NW Atlanta
Homicide investigators are asking for the public’s help in solving a deadly shooting that occurred last fall in northwest Atlanta.
Homicide investigators are asking for the public’s help in solving a deadly shooting that occurred last fall in northwest Atlanta.
Georgia officials preparing for upcoming ice storm
State and local agencies are mobilizing, with GDOT preparing road treatments and power crews on standby in case of outages.
State and local agencies are mobilizing, with GDOT preparing road treatments and power crews on standby in case of outages.
Goats in coats: Zoo Atlanta’s cutest cold-weather plan
At Zoo Atlanta, a cold snap doesn’t slow things down — it just means it’s time to get creative.
At Zoo Atlanta, a cold snap doesn’t slow things down — it just means it’s time to get creative.
Hoax threats at 3 Barrow County schools trigger district-wide lockdown
Barrow County schools returned to normal operations Wednesday after hoax threats at Apalachee High and two elementary schools triggered a district-wide lockdown.
Barrow County schools returned to normal operations Wednesday after hoax threats at Apalachee High and two elementary schools triggered a district-wide lockdown.
Man arrested for domestic-related shooting Tuesday in Gwinnett County
Police say a man was shot during a domestic-related incident Tuesday in Gwinnett County.
Police say a man was shot during a domestic-related incident Tuesday in Gwinnett County.
Woman stabbed at Atherton Circle home, DeKalb police say
Police are investigating a stabbing that left a woman hospitalized early Wednesday morning in DeKalb County.
Police are investigating a stabbing that left a woman hospitalized early Wednesday morning in DeKalb County.