Georgia

Former Atlanta Watershed intern speaks out about illegal detention

March 9, 2026 8:25pm EDT

A single mother lost her $900-a-week apprenticeship just one week after being illegally detained and searched at the Atlanta Watershed.

Judge blocks DA Fani Willis from $16.8M Trump compensation legal fee battle

March 9, 2026 6:32pm EDT

A judge blocked the disqualified Fulton County District Attorney’s Office from intervening in the $16.8 million legal fee dispute with President Donald Trump.

Palmetto Elementary School shooting: Christopher Ates faces judge for Eboni Anderson murder

March 9, 2026 5:33pm EDT

Christopher Ates, accused of the February shooting death of his girlfriend, Eboni Anderson.

Woman calls 911 after reportedly shooting man at Powder Springs Park

March 9, 2026 5:19pm EDT

Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting at Powder Springs Park that left a 30-year-old man dead Sunday night.

12-year-old Villa Rica girl dies following fight, family wants answers

March 9, 2026 5:07pm EDT

Police are reportedly investigating the death of a 12-year-old Mason Creek Middle School student after her mother said the girl suffered injuries following a fight with another student after getting off a school bus.

Purple fentanyl seized, Mexican national arrested in Clayton County drug bust

March 9, 2026 4:04pm EDT

Martin Gonzalez-Martinez faces federal charges for distributing four kilograms of purple fentanyl in Clayton County.

Rockdale deputies help recapture escaped ICE inmate, officials say

March 9, 2026 3:48pm EDT

Rockdale County deputies helped Immigration and Customs Enforcement track and recapture an inmate on Monday afternoon who escaped from federal custody.

Popular Atlanta Beltline brewery suddenly closes Krog District taproom

March 9, 2026 3:05pm EDT

A popular brewery on the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail announced its sudden closure on Monday.

Clarke Central High School evacuated after reported propane leak

March 9, 2026 2:20pm EDT

Students at a Clarke County high school were evacuated on Monday afternoon following a reported propane leak on campus.

Family wants charges dropped in Hall County teacher prank death

March 9, 2026 11:29am EDT

The family of North Hall High School teacher Jason Hughes says he was excited to “catch" students involved in a prank and slipped in the rain before being struck by a vehicle.

24-year-old woman shot, killed Friday on Waldrep Circle in Marietta

March 9, 2026 9:13am EDT

Detectives with the Cobb County Police Department are investigating a homicide after a woman was found shot to death Friday morning on Waldrep Circle.

Gas prices soar in Georgia following Israeli strikes on Iranian oil

March 9, 2026 6:20am EDT

Crude oil topped $100 per barrel after Israeli missiles hit four Iranian oil facilities.

South Fulton police warning against 'teen takeover' at local park Monday

March 9, 2026 6:04am EDT

Police are responding to online flyers calling for a "teen takeover" at Welcome All Park.

'Gentle giant': Friends remember man killed in Acworth bar shooting

March 8, 2026 6:49pm EDT

Three childhood friends and former teammates are remembering their loved one, Jordan Jones, after he was shot and killed while working security at an Acworth bar on Saturday.

Man shot by Jasper police after knife incident at Waffle House

March 8, 2026 5:58pm EDT

State law enforcement is investigating after a Jasper police officer shot a man who allegedly threw a knife following a chaotic scene at a Waffle House on Sunday afternoon.

Cherokee deputies searching for man last seen near Hightower Road

March 8, 2026 4:40pm EDT

Cherokee County deputies are searching for Francisco Serrano Varela who was last seen near Hightower Road and Creighton Road on Sunday morning.

Community mourns Hall County teacher killed after prank

March 8, 2026 1:07pm EDT

The Gainesville community is mourning the loss of a beloved North Hall High School coach and teacher after a "rolling" prank led to his tragic death on Friday night.