Watch: Taraji P. Henson keynote speaker at Spelman College's 2025 commencement ceremony
Spelman College wrapped up a weekend of festivities honoring the Class of 2025.
Spelman College wrapped up a weekend of festivities honoring the Class of 2025.
Forest Park officers hailed as heroes for saving unresponsive infant
Two Forest Park police officers are being recognized for their life-saving actions after reviving an unresponsive 4-week-old infant.
Two Forest Park police officers are being recognized for their life-saving actions after reviving an unresponsive 4-week-old infant.
19-year-old arrested for depositing over $545K in fake checks at Synovus Bank
William Chadwick Jones was arrested for depositing over $545,000 in counterfeit checks into a Synovus Bank account using mobile banking.
William Chadwick Jones was arrested for depositing over $545,000 in counterfeit checks into a Synovus Bank account using mobile banking.
Man arrested for alleged arson attempt at Barrow County Target store
Authorities in Barrow County arrested a man on Sunday after he allegedly attempted to start a fire inside a Target store on Loganville Highway.
Authorities in Barrow County arrested a man on Sunday after he allegedly attempted to start a fire inside a Target store on Loganville Highway.
Challengers argue Georgia’s new maps still harm Black voters
The voting rights groups claim that while new majority-Black districts were created, lawmakers did not adequately address illegal vote dilution in specific areas.
The voting rights groups claim that while new majority-Black districts were created, lawmakers did not adequately address illegal vote dilution in specific areas.
Georgia Republican Steve Gooch launches bid for lieutenant governor
Georgia Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch on Thursday launched his campaign for lieutenant governor.
Georgia Senate Majority Leader Steve Gooch on Thursday launched his campaign for lieutenant governor.
Fallen South Fulton Capt. Helio Garcia commemorated with candlelight vigil
Family and friends of Capt. Helio Garcia gathered Saturday night for a candlelight vigil to pay tribute to the fallen South Fulton police officer and to commemorate National Police Week.
Family and friends of Capt. Helio Garcia gathered Saturday night for a candlelight vigil to pay tribute to the fallen South Fulton police officer and to commemorate National Police Week.
3 dead, multiple others injured in Macon bar shooting
Three men were fatally shot and six others injured early Sunday in the parking lot of a bar in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
Three men were fatally shot and six others injured early Sunday in the parking lot of a bar in Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.
Smyrna residents demand safety, action after train derailment
After a train derailed near a Smyrna neighborhood, more residents, part of a group called "Quiet the Train", are raising concerns about maintenance, noise levels and safety.
After a train derailed near a Smyrna neighborhood, more residents, part of a group called "Quiet the Train", are raising concerns about maintenance, noise levels and safety.
Woman charged with killing South Fulton officer in head-on crash
The woman accused of killing South Fulton Police Department's 47-year-old Capt. Helio Garcia in a head-on collision has officially been charged.
The woman accused of killing South Fulton Police Department's 47-year-old Capt. Helio Garcia in a head-on collision has officially been charged.
Atlanta airport expects near-record turnout before Memorial Day Weekend
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expects over 100,000 passengers on Sunday, advising travelers to arrive three hours early for security.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expects over 100,000 passengers on Sunday, advising travelers to arrive three hours early for security.
Wanted man holds baby hostage after hitting police car, leading chase, police say
Hogansville police are searching for a man accused of hitting a police car, leading a chase and holding a baby hostage.
Hogansville police are searching for a man accused of hitting a police car, leading a chase and holding a baby hostage.
Man killed in shooting near Atlanta MARTA station Saturday morning
One person is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning in the 200 block of Forsyth Street near the Garnett MARTA Station.
One person is dead after a shooting early Saturday morning in the 200 block of Forsyth Street near the Garnett MARTA Station.
Atlanta City Games: Free event showcases top track talent and local stars
Piedmont Park hosts the Atlanta City Games, featuring Olympic athletes and top-tier track talent.
Piedmont Park hosts the Atlanta City Games, featuring Olympic athletes and top-tier track talent.
Kingston Elementary fifth graders roll into summer with new bikes and gear
The initiative evolved from collecting used bikes to a large-scale donation drive.
The initiative evolved from collecting used bikes to a large-scale donation drive.
Cobb County woman arrested after toddler shows up at daycare with THC in system
Bethea was arrested for criminal negligence, with a warrant issued on May 12, and remains in Cobb County Jail without bond as the investigation continues.
Bethea was arrested for criminal negligence, with a warrant issued on May 12, and remains in Cobb County Jail without bond as the investigation continues.
BioLab completes remediation; halts manufacturing at Conyers facility
BioLab announced it will not resume manufacturing operations at the site.
BioLab announced it will not resume manufacturing operations at the site.
MARTA launches $230M overhaul of Five Points Station, transforming Atlanta’s transit hub
MARTA is initiating a $230 million renovation of the Five Points Station.
MARTA is initiating a $230 million renovation of the Five Points Station.
Security footage leads to quick arrests in Oakfuskee Convention Center burglary
Extensive damage was found inside the building, including discharged fire extinguishers, after a fire alarm prompted a response.
Extensive damage was found inside the building, including discharged fire extinguishers, after a fire alarm prompted a response.
Missing camper explains how she survived 3 weeks lost in Sierra Nevada
Tiffany Slaton, of Jeffersonville, Georgia, was miraculously found alive after being missing for nearly three weeks in the harsh, snowy conditions of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains.
Tiffany Slaton, of Jeffersonville, Georgia, was miraculously found alive after being missing for nearly three weeks in the harsh, snowy conditions of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains.



















