Fifth measles case confirmed in Georgia | What we know

A new case of measles has been reported in metro Atlanta, and officials say its connected with a previously reported infection.

SWAT team serves warrant on Pisgah Road home in Mableton

Officers with the Cobb County Police Department responded to an incident on Thursday. Cobb County Police say they called in their SWAT team based off of the woman's claims and a tip from Homeland Security Investigations.

Woodstock man sentenced to 50 years for brutal night of violence, prosecutors say

A Cherokee County man will spend decades in prison after prosecutors say he subjected a woman to a night of “prolonged and brutal violence” and then threatened her from jail to recant her story.

Athens man arrested with stolen checks after 2-year investigation

Athens resident Alex Brown was arrested after a two-year investigation uncovered stolen checks, forged documents, and equipment used for manufacturing fraudulent checks.

LaGrange police asking for help to solve 14-year-old homicide

LaGrange police are revisiting the 2011 unsolved robbery and murder of Freddie L. Holmes and are seeking new information from the public.

Buford teen charged with crimes against children

18-year-old Lucas Coseta was arrested on May 15. Gwinnett Police ask anyone with information to call them.

DeKalb County sees quicker EMS response times

Officials say the faster response times are thanks to a multi-million dollar investment. The county also offers two programs to keep EMTs from responding to “preventable” 911 calls.

Former Georgia Teacher of the Year to help lead GaDOE

State Supt. Richard Woods announced Christy Todd, Georgia Teacher of the Year for 2024, is his new Chief of Staff. Todd previously taught in Fayette County for 15 years.

Atlanta Beltline plans 12-month driverless vehicles pilot program

A new pilot project is bringing driverless Beep shuttles to part of the Atlanta Beltline ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Fire and explosion damage Villa Rica ammunition supply company

An investigation is underway into an explosion and fire that damaged a building at a Villa Rica ammunition supply company overnight.

Virginia-Highland residents on edge as 'Peeping Tom' lurks outside home

Residents in Virginia-Highland are on high alert due to a man seen lurking outside homes and peering into windows, raising safety concerns.

3 arrested in Fulton Jail smuggling attempt with burgers, phones, pot

Significant contraband was seized at Fulton County jail facilities, including cigarettes, marijuana, cell phones, and tools for smuggling.

Teens found shot at Greenbriar Mall; shooter on the loose

Police in Atlanta are investigating a double shooting. The victims were found in the parking lot of Greenbriar Mall on Thursday afternoon.

Man wanted for sexual battery in Lawrenceville, warning issued

Edwin Darnell Windham-Slater is wanted for a sexual battery offense committed on June 1 in Lawrenceville and remains at large.

Douglasville couple charged for locking toddler in shed

Two adults, Sarah Elizabeth Pombert and Joseph Matthew Turner, were arrested and charged with second-degree cruelty to children.