Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary warns nearby 280-home project risks animal safety

Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary is raising concerns about a proposed housing development that is set to sit right next door. Yellow River Owner Jonathan Ordway says the development poses several risks for his animals and their neighbors.

Repeat offender faces life in prison for $100K drug bust on I-85

A 39-year-old Brookhaven man is facing new federal charges for allegedly trafficking fentanyl and cocaine across metro Atlanta.

Video: Atlanta road rage crash ends in armed robbery

Atlanta police released video of a road rage crash that escalated into an armed robbery on Nov. 27.

Sandy Springs woman accused of abusing 87-year-old

A Sandy Springs woman was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly abusing an 87-year-old, police said.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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