Former DeKalb jail worker accused of stealing coworker's paycheck
A former DeKalb County Jail employee has been charged after authorities say she altered a coworker’s payroll information to steal her paycheck.
Man shot on Kensington Road in DeKalb County on Christmas Eve
Officers responded around 10:30 p.m. Dec. 24 to a reported shooting in the 3800 block of Kensington Road, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.
DeKalb officer placed on leave after pedestrian killed on I-75
A fatal pedestrian crash on Interstate 75 in Cobb County is under investigation after an off-duty DeKalb County police officer, driving a marked patrol vehicle, struck a man Tuesday night, authorities said.
Forsyth County Jeepers deliver Christmas Eve cookies to 15 stations
Firefighters across Forsyth County received a holiday surprise on Christmas Eve as members of the Forsyth County Jeepers rolled through the county delivering cookies and milk.
Lucky $1.8B Powerball ticket sold in Arkansas; 3 $50K winners in Georgia
A single winning ticket sold in Arkansas claimed Powerball’s massive $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday night’s Christmas Eve drawing.
Mother says son traumatized after nail salon dispute: 'You just put your hands on my son'
The mother says her 8-year-old son was traumatized after a nail salon worker allegedly locked him inside during a dispute over a bill.
FBI: Escaped inmates used rope to kidnap rideshare driver during Florida getaway
Escaped DeKalb County inmates Stevenson Charles, Yusuf Minor, and Naod Yohannes face federal kidnapping charges after allegedly terrorizing a Lyft driver during a getaway to Miami.
After teen’s death, Union City father launches nonprofit: 'I hurt. I hurt every single day'
A father is marking his first Christmas without his son by channeling his grief into a new organization aimed at helping families impacted by gun violence.
Buckhead toy store sees record holiday sales despite tariff price hikes
A Buckhead toy store owner reports rising holiday sales despite price hikes from tariffs as shoppers flock to local businesses on Christmas Eve.
Cartersville firefighters help save dog’s life on Christmas Eve
Cartersville firefighters are being hailed as heroes after helping a family transport their 13-year-old dog to an emergency vet on Christmas Eve.
67-year-old woman killed in Christmas Eve shooting in East Lake neighborhood
A 67-year-old woman was fatally shot at a southeast Atlanta address on Christmas Eve.
19-year-old killed in Flint River Road shooting Tuesday night
Police are investigating a shooting in the 600 block of Flint River Road in Jonesboro.
CDC classifies Georgia as 'high' for flu activity as holiday travel begins
The CDC warns that Georgia has entered the "high" flu activity range as hospitalizations rise and families prepare for holiday gatherings.
Pregnant woman dies after husband killed in Clarke County crash
A pregnant woman and her unborn child have died following a violent wrong-way crash on the Georgia Highway 10 Inner Loop in Athens, adding to the toll from a chain-reaction collision that unfolded early Saturday.
Argument over gun leads to Christmas Eve shooting in southwest Atlanta
A man was hospitalized after a Christmas Eve fight between neighbors in southwest Atlanta ended in a shooting over a disputed weapon.
One dead, others injured in crash involving MARTA bus in DeKalb County
Authorities are investigating a deadly crash involving a MARTA bus and a car in DeKalb County early Wednesday morning.
Holiday travel surge fills Atlanta airport with travelers
The holiday travel rush continues today as millions of Americans head to their destinations, bringing heavy crowds and busy terminals nationwide.
Traffic incident closes all lanes of I-20 in Conyers Wednesday morning
Multiple lanes of Interstate 20 eastbound were shut down early this morning in Conyers following a traffic incident near West Avenue, causing significant delays for commuters.
Vigil held for 19-year-old who died at ‘Stranger Things’ filming site: 'She was so full of life'
Friends and family gathered in Kennesaw for a vigil honoring 19-year-old Leah Palmirotto, who died after a fall at a fenced-off “Stranger Things" filming site on Emory University’s campus.
Cherokee County man to spend life in prison for sexually assaulting 'innocent 11-year-old child'
A Cherokee County man was sentenced to two life terms plus 70 years in prison after a jury convicted him of multiple sex crimes against a child, authorities said.