Gwinnett man sentenced to 3 life terms for assaulting young girl

A Lawrenceville man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a Gwinnett County jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting a young girl over the course of several years.

Metro Atlanta hosts massive police dog training exercise

Officers and their K-9 partners from multiple states are meeting in Fayette County this week for one of the largest police dog training events in the Southeast.

Gov. Brian Kemp surveys fire damage in South Georgia

Gov. Brian Kemp surveyed the damage Tuesday as crews are working to contain two massive wildfires in South Georgia that have burned over 55,000 acres and destroyed dozens of buildings.

Roswell mayor calls for new review of soccer stadium project

Roswell city leaders are taking a second look at a soccer stadium and entertainment district first proposed two years ago.

Georgia Secretary of State candidates outline visions for office

Candidates vying for Georgia’s Secretary of State met in a series of high-stakes debates at the Georgia Public Broadcasting studios, outlining starkly different visions for the office that serves as the state’s chief election messenger and economic regulator.

1 hurt in shooting at Stone Mountain gas station

One person was shot Tuesday at a Texaco gas station in the Stone Mountain area, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.

Raissa Kengne trial: Lawyer says defendant tried to break into his home

An attorney testified on Tuesday about his professional history with Raissa Kengne during the second day of her trial for a deadly 2022 shooting at a Midtown condominium complex.

Georgia players strike gold with $1.7M, $1M lottery wins

Two Georgia Lottery players are celebrating life-changing wins after hitting big jackpots in recent games.

Gwinnett garage catches fire after lightning strike

A detached garage in Gwinnett County is a total loss after a lightning strike ignited a massive fire on Highway 29 Tuesday.

Several students injured in White County school bus crash

Four students were hospitalized with minor injuries Tuesday morning after a White County school bus crashed and ended up off the road.

Georgia declares Level 1 drought response as rain offers slight relief

Georgia officials have declared a statewide Level 1 drought response, urging residents to conserve water as much of the state faces worsening dry conditions.

Girl Scout’s choir brings ‘Melodies for Memories’ to Canton

Metro Atlanta teen Portia Landon founded a choir program in Canton to help seniors with dementia connect through the therapeutic power of music.

Gov. Kemp visiting South Georgia to assess Pineland Fire damage Tuesday

Gov. Brian Kemp is set to visit South Georgia on Tuesday to assess damage from the Pineland Fire and meet with crews responding on the front lines.