Chromebook catches fire, burning Troup County elementary student

A student at Berta Weathersbee Elementary School was burned last week after a laptop caught fire inside a classroom.

Viral 'Cat in the Hat' trend prompts warning from Georgia police

Jefferson police are investigating AI-generated "Cat in the Hat" videos that claimed the character was "coming to Jefferson."

Fatal Colquitt shooting leads to high-speed chase and 3 arrests

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested three young men after a Sunday night shooting at a Colquitt convenience store left one man dead and another injured.

Atlanta police recruit dies in crash on Moreland Avenue

An Atlanta police recruit on his way to training died Tuesday morning following a motorcycle crash on Moreland Avenue.

Ex-Baldwin accountant used municipal funds to buy house, GBI says

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested a former City of Baldwin staff accountant Monday after agents say she tried to use municipal bank records to back a $1.7 million home purchase.

Georgia corrections agent arrested over alleged FLOCK misuse

A Georgia Department of Corrections Special Agent in Charge faces criminal charges after state investigators say he misused a license plate reader system.

5 arrested for deadly shooting at Hartwell bar in 2022

Five people have been arrested or charged with felony murder in connection with a shooting outside a Hartwell bar that left two people dead and several others injured nearly four years ago.

Former Richmond County major accused in sex crime investigation

State agents arrested a former high-ranking law enforcement official on sex crime and oath of office charges in Augusta on Monday, according to state authorities.

September sizzle: Atlanta heat could feel like 103 degrees today

September is starting with a blast of midsummer heat across metro Atlanta, with temperatures expected to flirt with records over the next several days.

Jackson, Bottoms roll out plans in Georgia governor's race

Georgia's two major-party candidates for governor are focusing on different issues Wednesday as they continue making their cases to voters.

Clayton, DeKalb schools make moves; Roswell church project

Clayton County approves new school superintendent; DeKalb County schools looking at boundaries; and a new church project underway in Roswell.

Crash knocks out power near Lavista Road, Laurelgate Drive

An overnight crash left part of DeKalb County without power after a vehicle reportedly struck a utility pole.

Man found dead after shootout with South Fulton police

A 55-year-old man is dead and his wife was wounded following a standoff and exchange of gunfire with South Fulton police.

Cobb County traffic: Powers Ferry Road bridge shuts down

The Powers Ferry Road bridge over the Chattahoochee River is closed for three days of maintenance starting Tuesday morning.

Marietta police registry aims to find missing vulnerable adults

Marietta police launched a voluntary registry to speed up searches for missing vulnerable individuals who have trouble communicating.

DeKalb County to restart West College Avenue water main replacement

DeKalb County will resume construction on the West College Avenue water main replacement project in Decatur on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Roswell

Fulton County health officials detected West Nile virus in mosquito traps at Roswell Area Park and Garrard Landing Park.