Man arrested for allegedly setting fire to Canton park restrooms

A Canton man faces three counts of first-degree arson after police say he set fires inside restrooms at Heritage Park and Etowah River Park.

15-time felon sentenced on federal charges after Atlanta park standoff

Atlanta felon Quartez Rashad Goodman was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison following an armed robbery on the Beltline and a shooting at D.H. Stanton Park.

Police probe deadly afternoon shooting on E. Wesley Chapel Way

DeKalb County police are investigating a fatal afternoon shooting on E. Wesley Chapel Way where the motive and suspect remain unknown.

Eats restaurant to reopen in West End

Popular Atlanta comfort food staple EATS is reopening in March 2026 at Wild Heaven Beer in the West End after closing its Ponce location last year.

Special election called to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has called a special election for March 10 to fill the 14th Congressional District seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Man pleads guilty to threatening Georgia ICE agent's wife online

A New York man pleaded guilty to threatening a Georgia ICE agent’s wife online after a video identifying the couple was posted to Instagram, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

$983M Mega Millions prize claimed by Georgia resident, officials confirm

Georgia’s largest lottery jackpot winner has officially stepped forward, claiming a nearly $1 billion Mega Millions prize just days into the new year.

Gainesville head coach Josh Niblett leaving for new job

Josh Niblett has resigned as head football coach at Gainesville High School after four seasons, leaving to pursue a coaching opportunity at the collegiate level.

Last dog rescued after BioLab fire adopted from PAWS Atlanta

Smidgen, the longest-tenured BioLab fire rescue dog at PAWS Atlanta, has finally been adopted after spending 461 days at the shelter.

Atlanta pastor Jamal Bryant speaks out on wife’s gala dress

Atlanta-area pastor Jamal Bryant is speaking out after online criticism erupted over what his wife wore to a recent fundraising gala.

Sources: Hawks, Trae Young working toward potential trade

The Atlanta Hawks and four-time All-Star Trae Young are engaged in discussions aimed at finding a potential trade, according to multiple sources cited by ESPN.

GoFundMe established for family of slain Gwinnett Co. Uber driver

New details are emerging about the New Year’s Day killing of a Gwinnett County Uber driver as investigators continue to work the case and the victim’s family seeks support.

City of Decatur selects Tony Powers as new mayor

The City of Decatur has selected Tony Powers to serve as its next mayor, following a vote by the City Commission at the start of the new year.