R&B singer Jaheim charged with animal cruelty in Fulton County

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Jaheim is accused of failing to provide enough food, water, and ventilation to half a dozen dogs at his Fulton County home.

Man hospitalized after shooting on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway

A man has been rushed to the hospital following a shooting on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway in northwest Atlanta overnight.

Dalton college student on immigration case: 'I do live in fear now. So does my family.'

Ximena Arias-Cristobal, a Dalton teen brought to the U.S. as a child, was released from ICE custody last week after being mistakenly pulled over by police and detained for over two weeks.

Kool & the Gang's Michael Sumler dies in Georgia car crash at 71

Michael Sumler, known as "Chicago Mike," died in a car crash in Georgia's Cobb County; he was a longtime member of Kool & the Gang.

Man sought in Buckhead MARTA Station arson

An arsonist set a fire inside the Buckhead MARTA station on May 18 and remains at large; the attack is considered rare and unusual by Atlanta Fire investigators.

DeKalb County launches major water main replacement project along College Avenue

DeKalb County will replace over a mile of water main pipes along College Avenue starting June 9, as part of a $4.27 billion capital improvement program.

Griffin Police nab 16-year-old suspect in string of car break-ins

Griffin Police have arrested a 16-year-old in connection with a string of vehicle break-ins and thefts in the Coldwater Subdivision.

Fulton County Animal Shelter overcrowded by 73 dogs, waiving some adoption fees

Fulton County Animal Services is experiencing severe overcrowding, exceeding its target capacity by over 73 dogs, and urgently needs public assistance.

Georgia House Democrats launch statewide town hall tour Tuesday

Georgia House Democrats launched a statewide town hall tour Tuesday in LaGrange to connect with voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Woman shot at South Fulton house party; owner says he had security

South Fulton police are investigating a shooting of a woman at a large house known to have hosted publicly-advertised parties in the past.

Families of 2 Dalton women allegedly killed by same man speak out

Police believe Kevin Andrew Akins fatally shot his wife, Rebeca Nicole Akins, and girlfriend, Cindel Mae Rhoden—who was five months pregnant—before taking his own life in a May 21 murder-suicide in Dalton.

IT deputy director for Gwinnett County arrested for financial misconduct

Former Gwinnett County IT Deputy Director James Smith has been arrested for allegedly attempting to divert county funds using altered financial documents.