Georgia governor’s race 2026: Burt Jones, Michael Thurmond officially qualify
High-profile candidates, including Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and former DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond, officially qualified for the Georgia gubernatorial race.
High-profile candidates, including Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and former DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond, officially qualified for the Georgia gubernatorial race.
Atlanta Watershed employees illegally detained coworkers over missing wallet, OIG finds
Atlanta’s Inspector General confirmed six Watershed Department employees abused their authority by illegally detaining and searching colleagues.
Atlanta’s Inspector General confirmed six Watershed Department employees abused their authority by illegally detaining and searching colleagues.
Sharpsburg man sentenced to 20 years for attempted sex with minor
Taylor Hannigan pleaded guilty in Coweta County Court and was sentenced to 20 years, with the first five years to be served in prison.
Taylor Hannigan pleaded guilty in Coweta County Court and was sentenced to 20 years, with the first five years to be served in prison.
APD search for man accused of punching woman outside World of Coca-Cola
Atlanta police are searching for a man accused of punching a Savannah school teacher outside the World of Coca-Cola in November 2024, causing her to fall and pass out from hitting her head.
Atlanta police are searching for a man accused of punching a Savannah school teacher outside the World of Coca-Cola in November 2024, causing her to fall and pass out from hitting her head.
McNair student struck by pellet while riding school bus
A McNair Middle School student was injured on Thursday while riding the bus home from school, officials said.
A McNair Middle School student was injured on Thursday while riding the bus home from school, officials said.
Gwinnett father sentenced to life without parole for choking ex-girlfriend, burning her body
Jahir Sagahon, 32, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2023 murder of his ex-girlfriend.
Jahir Sagahon, 32, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2023 murder of his ex-girlfriend.
Crews extinguish Norcross apartment fire that displaced 16
Sixteen people are without a home after flames damaged multiple apartment units on Windsor Woods Lane Wednesday night, fire officials said.
Sixteen people are without a home after flames damaged multiple apartment units on Windsor Woods Lane Wednesday night, fire officials said.
Atlantic Station dog killings: Dorie Wilson charged with bestiality, aggravated cruelty
Dorie Trimez Wilson faces felony charges for the sexual assault and strangulation of two dogs at Atlantic Station.
Dorie Trimez Wilson faces felony charges for the sexual assault and strangulation of two dogs at Atlantic Station.
16 charged with RICO violation in North Georgia drug investigation
A months-long racketeering investigation dubbed Operation Silent Hand culminated Wednesday as authorities executed nine search warrants across North Georgia, resulting in 16 arrests and the seizure of dozens of kilograms of illegal drugs.
A months-long racketeering investigation dubbed Operation Silent Hand culminated Wednesday as authorities executed nine search warrants across North Georgia, resulting in 16 arrests and the seizure of dozens of kilograms of illegal drugs.
Hoppy ending for bunny tangled in goal net in backyard of Kennesaw home
A wild bunny is back in the briar after getting tangled in a soccer net. What you can do to help prevent this from happening.
A wild bunny is back in the briar after getting tangled in a soccer net. What you can do to help prevent this from happening.
Man in custody after SWAT standoff in Woodstock
A man is in custody after a SWAT standoff at a Woodstock auto repair shop on Highway 92. The incident began as a domestic dispute in Holly Springs.
A man is in custody after a SWAT standoff at a Woodstock auto repair shop on Highway 92. The incident began as a domestic dispute in Holly Springs.
Teens recovering from weekend bonfire injuries in Whitfield County
Several teenagers are recovering after a bonfire gathering in Whitfield County erupted into a sudden burst of flames, leaving multiple people with serious burns
Several teenagers are recovering after a bonfire gathering in Whitfield County erupted into a sudden burst of flames, leaving multiple people with serious burns
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | March 6-8, 2026
Metro Atlanta and North Georgia is packed with events this weekend, from festivals and markets to concerts and community celebrations.
Metro Atlanta and North Georgia is packed with events this weekend, from festivals and markets to concerts and community celebrations.
Lady Gaga brings mayhem to downtown Atlanta
Pop superstar Lady Gaga is bringing her “Mayhem Ball” tour back to Atlanta for a second night at State Farm Arena.
Pop superstar Lady Gaga is bringing her “Mayhem Ball” tour back to Atlanta for a second night at State Farm Arena.
Greensboro Novelis aluminum plant reopens following weekend explosion
The Novelis aluminum plant in Greensboro has reopened following a weekend explosion. Learn more about the damage and the status of the investigation.
The Novelis aluminum plant in Greensboro has reopened following a weekend explosion. Learn more about the damage and the status of the investigation.
2 shot, including Uber driver, in NW Atlanta; 3 detained
Atlanta police responded to the scene of a shooting near Collier Road NW and Defoor Avenue NW early Thursday morning.
Atlanta police responded to the scene of a shooting near Collier Road NW and Defoor Avenue NW early Thursday morning.
Prosecutors seek death penalty for Hall County woman accused of killing child
A Hall County woman faces the death penalty after being accused of killing a child and trying to conceal the body, according to court records.
A Hall County woman faces the death penalty after being accused of killing a child and trying to conceal the body, according to court records.
Commissioner Mo Ivory sparks debate after bailing inmates out of Fulton jail
Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory is viral on TikTok after bailing out three inmates to highlight overcrowding and the $115-per-night cost to taxpayers.
Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory is viral on TikTok after bailing out three inmates to highlight overcrowding and the $115-per-night cost to taxpayers.
Missing Peachtree City fisherman's body found near Mississippi island
A Peachtree City community is mourning a man who died after going missing during a fishing trip along the Alabama coast.
A Peachtree City community is mourning a man who died after going missing during a fishing trip along the Alabama coast.
Atlanta police searching for missing 27-year-old Ariel Johnson
Atlanta police are searching for Ariel Johnson, 27, who was last seen on Landrum Drive SW on March 1 wearing gray scrubs.
Atlanta police are searching for Ariel Johnson, 27, who was last seen on Landrum Drive SW on March 1 wearing gray scrubs.