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.

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.

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.

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.

Decatur gives update on World Cup preparations

With the World Cup less than 100 days away, the city of Decatur is preparing to welcome soccer fans from around the world.

Pedestrian killed on Old National Highway in South Fulton

Police in South Fulton are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Old National Highway.

Cascade Skating updates policy for minors amid teen activity

A popular southwest Atlanta skating rink is tightening security rules following recent issues involving teens.

Henry County firefighter paramedic passes away unexpectedly

Law enforcement and first responders in Henry County are mourning the death of firefighter and paramedic Stephen Reeves.

WATCH | Man seen allegedly pushing kids off bikes in Sandy Springs arrested

A man was arrested at a concert last week after he shoved two kids off their bicycles, causing one of them to fall into a fountain, Sandy Springs police said.

Driver sentenced in fatal I-575 Cherokee County tow truck crash

David Beaver has been sentenced for vehicular homicide in the death of tow truck driver Frank Ingram along I-575 in Cherokee County in 2023.

What's next in Atlanta's bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention

One local economist says hosting the DNC could give the area a boost, noting that 2028 could be a big year for Atlanta, as it will also play host to the Super Bowl that year.

Fulton jail overcrowding: Board of Commissioners approves controversial plan

A plan to reduce overcrowding at Fulton County’s Rice Street Jail, approved by the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday morning, has blindsided some Fulton County officials.

Coweta County grandfather sentenced to prison for child sexual abuse material

A 53-year-old Coweta County grandfather has pleaded guilty to possession of child porn after authorities say they found dozens of videos and images on his electronic devices after his arrest in 2024.