DeKalb firefighter killed in warehouse fire escorted to funeral home
A procession will be held this morning to honor Master Firefighter Preston Fant, who died in the line of duty while battling a warehouse fire on Monday and to escort his body to a funeral home.
A procession will be held this morning to honor Master Firefighter Preston Fant, who died in the line of duty while battling a warehouse fire on Monday and to escort his body to a funeral home.
Jason Esteves resigns Senate seat to run for Georgia governor
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves resigned his Georgia Senate seat Wednesday as he launches his campaign for governor in 2026.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves resigned his Georgia Senate seat Wednesday as he launches his campaign for governor in 2026.
Fundraising efforts underway for recent metro Atlanta victims
GoFundMe campaigns have been established for several recent local victims of crime.
GoFundMe campaigns have been established for several recent local victims of crime.
Metro Atlanta Weather: Cool start today, but 90s heat is coming back
It’s a cool and calm start to Wednesday across metro Atlanta, with mostly clear skies and low humidity expected throughout the day.
It’s a cool and calm start to Wednesday across metro Atlanta, with mostly clear skies and low humidity expected throughout the day.
Butts County sheriff calls on citizens to carry guns after Charlotte killing
The Butts County sheriff is urging residents to legally arm themselves following the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte commuter train.
The Butts County sheriff is urging residents to legally arm themselves following the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte commuter train.
17-year-old shot, killed at SE Atlanta apartment complex
Atlanta police are investigating a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a teenager early Wednesday in southeast Atlanta.
Atlanta police are investigating a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a teenager early Wednesday in southeast Atlanta.
Man with gun shot, killed by Atlanta police in midtown, police say
A man was shot and killed by police overnight at the Four Seasons Hotel in Midtown Atlanta.
A man was shot and killed by police overnight at the Four Seasons Hotel in Midtown Atlanta.
Cobb County murder victim identified 4 decades later
Cobb County police said they have identified a murder victim nearly four decades after her body was discovered near the Chattahoochee River.
Cobb County police said they have identified a murder victim nearly four decades after her body was discovered near the Chattahoochee River.
Judge says he will toss 'Stop Cop City' RICO charges
Judge Kevin Farmer said he will throw out a case against dozens of protesters accused of a yearslong conspiracy to halt construction of a police and firefighter training facility in Atlanta.
Judge Kevin Farmer said he will throw out a case against dozens of protesters accused of a yearslong conspiracy to halt construction of a police and firefighter training facility in Atlanta.
Weapon reported at Cobb County school; 3 students apprehended
Pebblebrook High School was briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday after an altercation and reports of a gun on campus.
Pebblebrook High School was briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday after an altercation and reports of a gun on campus.
Driver charged in deadly Mt. Paran hit and run in Atlanta
Buck Rollins, the driver who abandoned his car, later surrendered and faces multiple charges, including homicide by vehicle.
Buck Rollins, the driver who abandoned his car, later surrendered and faces multiple charges, including homicide by vehicle.
Child injured, coach detained during football practice at Old National Park
A 12-year-old football player who was airlifted from Old National Park after a practice injury has been released from the hospital, police said Tuesday.
A 12-year-old football player who was airlifted from Old National Park after a practice injury has been released from the hospital, police said Tuesday.
Magnolia Way apartment fire in NW Atlanta sends 8 to hospital
Eight people, including four children, were hospitalized due to the fire, with one adult treated for burns.
Eight people, including four children, were hospitalized due to the fire, with one adult treated for burns.
80-year-old woman fatally struck along Cobb Parkway
Mildred Hughes, 80, was killed in a collision on Cobb Parkway while walking southbound.
Mildred Hughes, 80, was killed in a collision on Cobb Parkway while walking southbound.
Multi-county crime ring dismantled: Heavy equipment theft uncovered across metro Atlanta
Investigators dismantled a multi-county crime ring stealing heavy construction equipment across metro Atlanta, tracing thefts to a rental truck from Home Depot.
Investigators dismantled a multi-county crime ring stealing heavy construction equipment across metro Atlanta, tracing thefts to a rental truck from Home Depot.
Former Lithia Springs coach sentenced to 25 years in sexual misconduct case
Kerry Hood was sentenced to 25 years for sexual misconduct involving a student, with 12 years to be served in prison.
Kerry Hood was sentenced to 25 years for sexual misconduct involving a student, with 12 years to be served in prison.
Woodstock passes lowest tax rate in 30 years as other cities seek increases
Woodstock's 2026 millage rate marks the lowest tax rate in 30 years, reducing homeowner taxes while increasing city revenue.
Woodstock's 2026 millage rate marks the lowest tax rate in 30 years, reducing homeowner taxes while increasing city revenue.
Peachtree City woman arrested for DUI at 8 a.m.
The Fayette County sheriff says they believe a Peachtree City woman was driving drunk at 8 a.m. when her car struck a pedestrian walking down State Road 92 last week.
The Fayette County sheriff says they believe a Peachtree City woman was driving drunk at 8 a.m. when her car struck a pedestrian walking down State Road 92 last week.
Cartersville man arrested on aggravated battery, child cruelty charges
Quisean Witherspoon was arrested and charged with aggravated battery and first-degree cruelty to children.
Quisean Witherspoon was arrested and charged with aggravated battery and first-degree cruelty to children.
Man convicted of Fulton County murder escapes prison in Augusta
Officials say Stacy Huggins, who was convicted of a Fulton County murder in 1990, escaped prison last week.
Officials say Stacy Huggins, who was convicted of a Fulton County murder in 1990, escaped prison last week.