Forest Park man arrested with illegal rifle near New York college

A metro Atlanta man is facing multiple felony charges after police say they found an illegal rifle in his car near a college campus in Loudonville, New York.

'Vote like never before': The urgent call from Atlanta faith leaders

Georgia faith leaders and voting rights advocates gathered in Fulton County on Tuesday to issue a "clarion call" for massive voter turnout.

Douglas County probate records spark investigation into coroner

A state council is investigating the Douglas County coroner after records showed eight deputy coroners were never officially sworn into office.

DeKalb victory: Judge blocks State Election Board rule changes

A DeKalb County Superior Court judge ruled in favor of local government officials last week, stopping the State Election Board from implementing several new election rules.

Hall County deputies arrest woman for stealing from 93-year-old

A woman from Sautee-Nacoochee is facing several felony charges after allegedly taking advantage of a 93-year-old Hoschton woman she had cared for.

Positive rabies test in Lithonia: What we know now

A dead cat recently found in the Lithonia area has tested positive for rabies, prompting a warning from DeKalb County health officials.

Gainesville woman faces 12 charges for allegedly injuring son

A Hall County woman is in jail without bond after deputies said she forcefully grabbed and injured her toddler son on multiple occasions last month.

Gas hits $4.50 nationwide; nearing $4 in metro Atlanta

The increase comes as prices have risen in all 50 states, with some of the sharpest jumps happening over the past week.

Suspended Hall County sheriff arrested on new traffic violations

Suspended Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch was arrested in Dawson County Monday for allegedly violating his limited driving permit.

Douglas County juvenile facing 39 felony charges for car break-ins

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says a juvenile suspect is in custody following a string of vehicle break-ins reported over the past month.

2 bystanders shot during dispute near Midtown Atlanta lounge

Police are investigating after two people were shot Monday night near a restaurant and lounge in Midtown Atlanta.

DeKalb schools split assignment plan into two phases

DeKalb County Schools will address overcrowding in a new two-phase assignment plan following community feedback that the initial process felt "top-down."

Gwinnett officer arrested, relieved of duty after domestic dispute

A Gwinnett County police officer is off the job and facing criminal charges after authorities say she misused her position to stalk a former partner.

Delta cuts snacks, drinks on hundreds of short flights

Delta Air Lines is making changes to its onboard service that will affect passengers on shorter flights this summer.

2 Atlanta police officers placed on leave over incident

The Atlanta Police Department says it is investigating two officers and has placed them on leave following an incident at the Bulls, Bands and Barrels event last weekend at Gas South Arena.

Crash shuts down lanes on I-75NB near I-575, injuries reported

A serious injury crash caused major traffic disruptions Tuesday morning on Interstate 75 northbound near Interstate 575.

Piedmont Park deadly shooting sparks Atlanta City Council safety review

Atlanta City Council members approved a study to examine ways to improve safety at major public events following a deadly shooting at Piedmont Park.