Developer clarifies NHL status for proposed South Forsyth arena

The developer for The Gathering at South Forsyth says the project is not in a formal NHL application phase, despite a neighborhood email obtained by FOX 5 Atlanta suggesting financial progress.

Inside the Gwinnett County police audit that exposed license plate data abuse

Gwinnett County police officers face termination and criminal charges following an internal investigation into the misuse of license plate reader technology.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by train in Gwinnett County, police say

A person was killed after being hit by a train in Gwinnett County on Friday night, according to Norfolk Southern officials and Gwinnett County police.

2 students arrested after allegedly bringing gun to Wheeler High School

Two students were arrested after bringing a gun to Wheeler High School on Thursday, according to the Cobb County School District.

Convicted felon sentenced after traffic stop leads to stolen gun arrest

A metro Atlanta man with a criminal history is headed to federal prison for more than eight years after a traffic stop on I-75 led to the discovery of a stolen handgun, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Bat in Snellville tests positive for rabies, officials warn

Gwinnett County officials are warning residents to use extreme caution after a bat found inside a Snellville home tested positive for rabies.

How to help family of fallen Warm Springs police officer

A law enforcement nonprofit has launched a fundraising campaign to support the family of Sgt. Christopher Fisher, who was shot and killed in his patrol car Tuesday night.

Closing arguments end in retrial of ex-East Point officer's sexual assault case

A Fulton County jury has heard from both the defense and prosecutors in closing arguments in the retrial of former East Point police sergeant Richard Gooddine, who faced 10 felony counts stemming from allegations of sexual assault while on duty.

Over 50 events coming to Atlanta this weekend: How police plan to keep you safe

Atlanta police deploy extra officers, mounted patrols, and all-terrain vehicles across the city to manage massive crowds during Labor Day weekend.

5 students hospitalized after DeKalb school bus crash, officials say

Five high school students were taken to the hospital on Friday morning after a car ran a red light and hit a DeKalb County school bus, according to the school district.

Wrong-way driver killed in 3-vehicle Athens crash

An 80-year-old man was killed and two other drivers were injured in a three-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver Thursday morning in Athens, according to police.

Woman killed, 2 others hurt in Acworth head-on crash

A 44-year-old Acworth woman was killed in a head-on crash Thursday night on Lake Acworth Drive.

4,000 pounds of khat seized at Atlanta airport, CBP says

Federal authorities say they have seized more than 4,000 pounds of khat at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport since the beginning of the year.