Georgia woman, 70, charged with murder in 77-year-old husband's shooting death
Marion Jackson Compton, 70, faces felony and malice murder charges for the shooting death of her 77-year-old husband.
Marion Jackson Compton, 70, faces felony and malice murder charges for the shooting death of her 77-year-old husband.
Cartersville breaks ground on new City Hall and Founders Oak Park project
The new downtown campus centralizes city departments, modernizing municipal services and public gathering spaces for future growth.
The new downtown campus centralizes city departments, modernizing municipal services and public gathering spaces for future growth.
Police release photo of man wanted in Tucker Avenue shooting
Investigators have released an image of a man they say is connected with a shooting in early February that left a man wounded in southwest Atlanta.
Investigators have released an image of a man they say is connected with a shooting in early February that left a man wounded in southwest Atlanta.
Alabama man admits to extorting Kennesaw woman, hundreds of teens in social media plot
Jamarcus Mosley pleaded guilty to a three-year "sextortion" scheme targeting hundreds of teenagers and young adults nationwide.
Jamarcus Mosley pleaded guilty to a three-year "sextortion" scheme targeting hundreds of teenagers and young adults nationwide.
Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates to pay $4.75M to settle DOJ allegations
Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates will pay $4.75 million to settle allegations of kickbacks and unnecessary medical testing.
Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates will pay $4.75 million to settle allegations of kickbacks and unnecessary medical testing.
Hidden in plain sight: The secret legacy of a Johns Creek cemetery
Tucked away behind a steep, hidden driveway deep in the heart of Johns Creek, a quiet piece of history is being unearthed by families tracing their lineage back to the 1800s.
Tucked away behind a steep, hidden driveway deep in the heart of Johns Creek, a quiet piece of history is being unearthed by families tracing their lineage back to the 1800s.
Georgia’s school weapon detector bill faces funding backlash
Georgia passed a bill requiring weapon detectors in all public schools, a first-of-its-kind mandate in the United States.
Georgia passed a bill requiring weapon detectors in all public schools, a first-of-its-kind mandate in the United States.
Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch arrested for DUI in county-issued SUV
Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch was arrested Friday for DUI, failure to maintain lane, and open container violations.
Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch was arrested Friday for DUI, failure to maintain lane, and open container violations.
Laken Riley’s father files wrongful death lawsuit against UGA Board of Regents, apartment owners
Jason Riley is suing the UGA Board of Regents and apartment owners for negligence leading to Laken Riley’s murder.
Jason Riley is suing the UGA Board of Regents and apartment owners for negligence leading to Laken Riley’s murder.
Atlanta small businesses prep for $503M World Cup economic windfall this June
Atlanta anticipates a $503 million economic impact from the upcoming World Cup matches starting this June.
Atlanta anticipates a $503 million economic impact from the upcoming World Cup matches starting this June.
Coweta County K9 hit by car during high-speed chase returns to full duty
K9 Robbi successfully apprehended a bank robbery suspect despite being struck by a car during a foot pursuit.
K9 Robbi successfully apprehended a bank robbery suspect despite being struck by a car during a foot pursuit.
Atlanta-based Papa John's announces 300 closures
Atlanta-based Papa John’s is closing locations nationwide downsizing effort by the pizza chain following.
Atlanta-based Papa John’s is closing locations nationwide downsizing effort by the pizza chain following.
Suspects in separate murders arrested at same DeKalb County home
Two men wanted for separate murders in DeKalb County were arrested at the same Decatur home Friday morning.
Two men wanted for separate murders in DeKalb County were arrested at the same Decatur home Friday morning.
UGA instructor fired, flees country following ‘predatory texting’ allegations
A University of Georgia instructor has been fired and has fled the country following viral allegations of predatory texting with a minor.
A University of Georgia instructor has been fired and has fled the country following viral allegations of predatory texting with a minor.
Two teen organizers arrested in Battery takeover investigation, police say
Two 17-year-olds were charged as adults with organizing the illegal takeover at The Battery.
Two 17-year-olds were charged as adults with organizing the illegal takeover at The Battery.
Colin Gray trial: Father claims he never saw signs of 'evil' in son
So far, Colin Gray has testified about his son's upbringing, claiming he used outdoor hobbies to bond with the teen and monitor his well-being.
So far, Colin Gray has testified about his son's upbringing, claiming he used outdoor hobbies to bond with the teen and monitor his well-being.
Georgia Tech lab evacuated following liquid nitrogen leak
Georgia Tech's Structures Laboratory was briefly evacuated Friday as hazmat crews responded to a liquid nitrogen release on campus.
Georgia Tech's Structures Laboratory was briefly evacuated Friday as hazmat crews responded to a liquid nitrogen release on campus.
Total lunar eclipse bringing 'Blood Moon' to North Georgia skies Tuesday
A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon red over North Georgia on Tuesday morning. Find out the best times to see the 2026 "Blood Moon" in Atlanta.
A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon red over North Georgia on Tuesday morning. Find out the best times to see the 2026 "Blood Moon" in Atlanta.
Driver admits phone use before 18-wheeler crash, Carrollton police say
Police in Carrollton say a crash involving a distracted driver underscores why Georgia’s hands-free law is strictly enforced.
Police in Carrollton say a crash involving a distracted driver underscores why Georgia’s hands-free law is strictly enforced.
Operations return to normal after trespasser at Lenox MARTA station
MARTA rail service has been restored at Lenox Station after police responded to a trespasser on the roof.
MARTA rail service has been restored at Lenox Station after police responded to a trespasser on the roof.