5-year-old reportedly drowns in pool in Butts County

A 5-year-old child drowned over the weekend after wandering away from a home and entering a backyard pool in Butts County, according to the Butts County Sheriff’s Office.

Coffee County deputy arrested for alleged stalking, misuse of databases

A Coffee County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested following a GBI investigation into alleged stalking and misuse of law enforcement databases.

What is hantavirus and why were patients brought to Emory Hospital?

The outbreak, linked to multiple infections and several deaths, has raised questions about how hantavirus spreads and why some patients are being transported to hospitals such as Emory Hospital.

South Georgia wildfires nearing full containment

Fire crews are making progress battling two wildfires burning in South Georgia as containment levels continue to improve.

Midtown Atlanta sewer work to close part of 10th Street

Drivers in Midtown Atlanta should prepare for traffic changes this week as a new roadwork project begins along 10th Street.

Man stabbed to death near Whitehall Street SW, Atlanta police say

Atlanta police are investigating after a man was found stabbed to death early Monday morning near Whitehall Street Southwest.

Piedmont Henry to open new patient tower Wednesday

Piedmont Henry Hospital is preparing to open a new patient tower Wednesday as part of a major hospital expansion project.

Grady opening new South Fulton emergency department

Grady Health System is opening a new freestanding emergency department in South Fulton County.

Memorial service Monday for 3 Georgia teens killed in Florida

A memorial service will be held Monday for three Georgia teenagers killed during a spring break trip to Florida.

Metro Atlanta woman turns 104 on Mother's Day: 'Give God the glory'

A Marietta woman celebrated her 104th birthday Sunday while surrounded by family members who traveled from across the U.S. to share memories and gifts.

Tesla camera captures wrong-way driver on I-75 in Atlanta

Derrell Ricardo sat in church this Mother’s Day with a heavy sense of gratitude, reflecting on a split-second decision on Interstate 75 that he believes saved his life after he encountered a driver traveling in the wrong direction.

Chamblee apartment fire forces evacuations on Mother’s Day

A fire at the Windsor Parkview Apartments in Chamblee started from an air conditioning unit on the roof, according to DeKalb County Fire Rescue.

Man accused of stabbing neighbor during dispute in Atlanta

Atlanta police arrested a 68-year-old man early Saturday morning after he allegedly stabbed his neighbor in the head during a dispute.

Atlanta police: Man shot by girlfriend on Moreland Avenue

A man is recovering after he was shot in the arm during a domestic dispute with his girlfriend early Sunday morning, Atlanta police said.

Bystander injured in southwest Atlanta shootout; no arrests made

A man is recovering in the hospital after police said he was shot during a dispute between a group of people in southwest Atlanta early Sunday morning.

Braves fans honor legendary manager Bobby Cox at Truist Park

Braves fans gathered at Truist Park Saturday to pay tribute to legendary manager Bobby Cox following his death at age 84.

One killed, multiple injured in fiery I-85 North crash in DeKalb

One person is dead and multiple people are injured following a fiery multi-vehicle crash involving a tanker truck on Interstate 85 North early Sunday morning.

Shared dresses mark NICU survival for Carrollton mother, daughter

A Carrollton mother and daughter are showcasing a multigenerational bond this Mother’s Day through handmade dresses they both wore after being born premature. 

Gunman in dark sedan opens fire on Atlanta pedestrian

Atlanta police are investigating a Saturday morning shooting in which a man was wounded by a gunman in a dark sedan on Laurel Avenue NW.