Community mourns Hall County teacher killed after prank

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.

MARTA bus driver hospitalized after DeKalb crash

A MARTA bus driver was hospitalized Sunday morning after the bus was hit by another vehicle in DeKalb County, authorities said.

Security guard killed in Acworth bar shooting identified by police

Police have identified a security guard killed early Saturday morning at a recently opened Acworth bar after breaking up a fight.

Georgia Crossover Day 2026 sees several bills pass last minute

Georgia lawmakers face a midnight deadline on Crossover Day as key bills on income tax and data centers move forward while others fail to pass.

Acworth bar security guard killed after reportedly protecting woman

A Douglasville man faces felony murder charges after a security guard was shot and killed while protecting a woman at an Acworth bar.

Hall County teacher dies during prank; Teens charged

A Hall County teacher has died and five teens are in custody after a "rolling" prank ended in a fatal accident on North Gate Drive.

Man shot multiple times during parking lot argument in DeKalb County

A man was hospitalized after being shot multiple times during an argument at a DeKalb County shopping center on Wesley Chapel Road Saturday.

Family of 9 displaced by bomb-like explosions in Clayton County house fire

Nine people were displaced after a fire destroyed a Clayton County home and storage building. Neighbors reported explosions as fire crews battled intense heat.

Kendrick Johnson family files $10B lawsuit against federal judges

Kendrick Johnson’s parents filed a federal suit against two judges and the court, alleging a "murder cover-up conspiracy."

Woman killed, bystander wounded in MLK Drive shooting; 2 in custody

One woman is dead and a man is injured following a shooting at the West Ridge Shopping Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

Atlanta crews clear Bell Street homeless encampment under new safety protocols

Atlanta city crews and police officers dressed in protective gear began the process of closing a homeless encampment on Bell Street, Friday afternoon.

Henry County teen takeover: State of emergency declared, curfew issued

Henry County officials have declared a local state of emergency effective through Monday morning to combat a planned "teen takeover" event.

Rising Son in Avondale Estates forced to close this month, owner says

Rising Son, the popular Southern breakfast and lunch restaurant from Atlanta chef Hudson Rouse, will close at the end of March after a decade in business.