Decatur man arrested on child molestation charges
Adam Steele Ford, 34, of Decatur is charged with two counts of aggravated child molestation stemming from incidents that allegedly occurred between July and August 2025.
Adam Steele Ford, 34, of Decatur is charged with two counts of aggravated child molestation stemming from incidents that allegedly occurred between July and August 2025.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Dec. 19-21, 2025
Looking for festive plans this weekend? Here are holiday happenings and live shows across metro Atlanta and beyond.
Looking for festive plans this weekend? Here are holiday happenings and live shows across metro Atlanta and beyond.
Former Atlanta news anchor Savannah Louie wins 'Survivor'
A familiar face for Atlanta TV viewers is now a reality TV champion.
A familiar face for Atlanta TV viewers is now a reality TV champion.
26-year-old shot, killed in Athens; police investigating
Police in Athens-Clarke County are investigating a fatal incident after a man was found unresponsive in the roadway early Thursday morning.
Police in Athens-Clarke County are investigating a fatal incident after a man was found unresponsive in the roadway early Thursday morning.
2 shot at Gwinnett County hotel; no arrests made, police say
Police are investigating a shooting in Gwinnett County that prompted a heavy law enforcement response at multiple hotels early Thursday morning.
Police are investigating a shooting in Gwinnett County that prompted a heavy law enforcement response at multiple hotels early Thursday morning.
New rules after North Atlanta High School student stabbed with scissors
North Atlanta High School is implementing several new safety measures just days after a special needs student was stabbed during a fight on campus.
North Atlanta High School is implementing several new safety measures just days after a special needs student was stabbed during a fight on campus.
Atlanta police to holiday shoppers: 'You will see more police officers'
Atlanta police warn package thefts and car break-ins rise during the holiday season despite overall crime reductions.
Atlanta police warn package thefts and car break-ins rise during the holiday season despite overall crime reductions.
Woodstock police arrest two after elevator motorbike stunt
Two men were arrested after police say they damaged a Woodstock parking deck elevator during a motorbike stunt.
Two men were arrested after police say they damaged a Woodstock parking deck elevator during a motorbike stunt.
Rising costs, immigration concerns shape Atlanta’s Hispanic community this Christmas
Hispanic and Latino families in Atlanta face holiday stress from rising costs and immigration concerns but remain resilient.
Hispanic and Latino families in Atlanta face holiday stress from rising costs and immigration concerns but remain resilient.
Rookie DeKalb firefighter seriously injured in firetruck crash: ‘I just prayed’
Firefighter Eboni Kennedy lost her leg in a Rockbridge Road firetruck crash and has undergone four surgeries.
Firefighter Eboni Kennedy lost her leg in a Rockbridge Road firetruck crash and has undergone four surgeries.
Former UGA football player Ahkil Crumpton convicted in state murder trial
Former UGA football player Ahkil Crumpton was convicted on state murder charges for the 2021 shooting of Watkinsville gas station clerk Elijah Wood.
Former UGA football player Ahkil Crumpton was convicted on state murder charges for the 2021 shooting of Watkinsville gas station clerk Elijah Wood.
Metro Atlanta bookseller blames Palmetto USPS facility for holiday gift delays
Metro Atlanta small business owners report significant holiday gift delays for packages routed through the troubled USPS Palmetto distribution center.
Metro Atlanta small business owners report significant holiday gift delays for packages routed through the troubled USPS Palmetto distribution center.
Truck flips during police chase on I-285 in Sandy Springs
A distracted driving stop in Roswell led to a multi-city police chase and a hit-and-run before the suspect crashed off I-285.
A distracted driving stop in Roswell led to a multi-city police chase and a hit-and-run before the suspect crashed off I-285.
Former Drive Planning executive pleads guilty in $4.1M Ponzi scheme
Former Drive Planning executive David Bradford pleaded guilty to federal charges for his role in a $4.1 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded Georgia investors.
Former Drive Planning executive David Bradford pleaded guilty to federal charges for his role in a $4.1 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded Georgia investors.
Atlanta to see rain Thursday as Christmas week forecast sharpens
Steady rain returns Thursday afternoon through overnight, with isolated thunder possible before clearing by Friday morning.
Steady rain returns Thursday afternoon through overnight, with isolated thunder possible before clearing by Friday morning.
Dacula man sentenced to 20 years for exploiting minors online
Dacula man Johann Rainer Nix sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material.
Dacula man Johann Rainer Nix sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material.
Young Thug proposes to Mariah The Scientist during Atlanta concert
Young Thug proposed to Mariah The Scientist onstage at a benefit concert in Atlanta.
Young Thug proposed to Mariah The Scientist onstage at a benefit concert in Atlanta.
Georgia teen identified as Brown University shooting victim
Georgia native Jacob Spears is recovering after being wounded in a mass shooting during final exams at Brown University.
Georgia native Jacob Spears is recovering after being wounded in a mass shooting during final exams at Brown University.
DeKalb County Fire Chief Darnell Fullum selected as next Director of Public Safety
DeKalb County Fire Chief Darnell Fullum has been appointed the county’s next Director of Public Safety, succeeding Jack Lumpkin and bringing nearly four decades of public service experience to the role.
DeKalb County Fire Chief Darnell Fullum has been appointed the county’s next Director of Public Safety, succeeding Jack Lumpkin and bringing nearly four decades of public service experience to the role.
Flu cases shut down Meriwether County elementary school
A flu outbreak forced Mountain View Elementary in Meriwether County to shift to remote learning, following state health officials’ recommendation to close the school until further notice.
A flu outbreak forced Mountain View Elementary in Meriwether County to shift to remote learning, following state health officials’ recommendation to close the school until further notice.