Tyler Perry pays nearly $18K lien for 81-year-old Brenda Daurham as community rallies around her

What began as an 81-year-old homeowner’s fight over a denied insurance claim has turned into an outpouring of help, with filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry stepping in to pay the nearly $18,000 lien on Brenda Daurham’s home.

Son of former NFL player, RHOA star indicted in sex assault case

A grand jury indicted 15-year-old Kroy Biermann Jr., the son of former Atlanta Falcons player Kroy Biermann and former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak, on seven felony counts Thursday following an alleged sexual assault in Alpharetta.

Son of former NFL player, reality TV star faces sexual battery, sodomy charges

Kroy Biermann Jr., the 15-year-old son of former Atlanta Falcons player Kroy Biermann and former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak, is facing several felony charges following an incident in Alpharetta.

PHOTOS: Dragon Con 2026 kicks off in downtown Atlanta

Downtown Atlanta has transformed into a sea of superheroes, sci-fi characters and elaborate cosplay as Dragon Con celebrates its 40th anniversary this Labor Day weekend.

Workshops offered ahead of annual Atlanta Beltline Parade

The 15th annual Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade is Sept. 19, with a new route beginning in Adair Park and ending at Lee + White.

Viral TikTok trend leads to 5 arrests in Gwinnett County

Five adults were arrested, and seven teens were contacted after breaking into an unoccupied home in the 3900 block of Westbrook Road in Suwanee, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department.

Inmate receives medical care after fight at DeKalb jail

A DeKalb County inmate required medical care following a fight at the county jail in August, according to officials.

MSCO arrests 2 for child exploitation, one sex offender

The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office partnered with state task forces to carry out targeted operations resulting in three arrests.

18-year-old dies in motorcycle crash along Peachtree Parkway

An 18-year-old driver died Wednesday afternoon when his motorcycle struck a turning vehicle along Peachtree Parkway, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office.

3rd Hall County investigator fired over Flock camera misuse

A third Hall County Sheriff's Office investigator has been fired after an internal audit uncovered alleged unauthorized use of the agency's Flock Safety system.

Georgia officer's death: Fisher arrested suspected killer days before

Arrest warrants show Warm Springs Officer Chris Fisher had a physical confrontation with Jimmy Lee Steverson just days before authorities say Steverson shot and killed him.

Atlanta man gets 10 years for smuggling cocaine in fruit shipments

A 37-year-old man will spend a decade in federal prison after running fake produce businesses to smuggle massive amounts of cocaine into the Atlanta area.

Ex-Georgia school vendor sentenced in AI child exploitation case

A 49-year-old Gilmer County man will serve 40 years in prison after using artificial intelligence to alter photos of local minors into child sex abuse material, according to prosecutors.

Apalachee High shooting: Community marking 2 years since tragedy

Friday marks two years since four people were killed and nine others injured in the Sept. 4, 2024, shooting at Apalachee High School.

Roswell teen uses basketball to fight youth mental health stigma

A 15-year-old high school student who has autism organized a basketball tournament in Roswell to break down mental health stigma and support area youth.

Black bear Odi euthanized at Gwinnett area wildlife sanctuary

The Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary is mourning the loss of Odi, a resident black bear who was humanely euthanized following a decline in her health and behavior.

Death of Chris Fisher: Community honors slain Georgia officer

A growing memorial outside the Warm Springs Police Department is honoring 36-year-old Officer Chris Fisher as a tight-knit Georgia community mourn.