Missing: 68-year-old named Janice missing in DeKalb County

The DeKalb County Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 68-year-old Janice, who was last seen around 5:15 p.m. on April 26 in the 5900 block of Fairington Road.

Atlanta advocacy group urges action on air quality

As the nation observes Air Quality Awareness Week, the advocacy group Mothers & Others for Clean Air held a news conference Tuesday to highlight growing concerns over the city's air quality.

Teen injured in southwest Atlanta shooting | What we know

Police are investigating a shooting at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex that occurred on Tuesday afternoon.

City of Decatur announces 'WatchFest '26' for World Cup matches in Atlanta

Decatur will host “WatchFest '26,” a month-long festival featuring live World Cup match screenings in the newly renovated Decatur Square.

'Senior Assassin Game' causes concern at Villa Rica business

The game is typically played at the end of the school year by high school seniors who shoot toy guns at one another.

Firearms found in car at Rabun High School

Two firearms were discovered in a parked car at Rabun High School during a routine parking lot sweep.

Acworth Walmart alleged kidnapping attempt: Suspect released from jail

A Cobb County man charged with attempted kidnapping appeared in court Tuesday morning, where a judge considered whether he should be granted bond.

Two men sentenced to life for deadly shooting at Decatur gas station

Two men have been sentenced to life in prison following their convictions for the 2023 shooting death of 20-year-old Akhir Muhammad.

1 dead, 1 injured after overnight shooting in Monroe, police say

A deadly overnight shooting in Monroe has left a 17-year-old dead and a 23-year-old man critically injured, according to the Monroe Police Department.

Coweta County inmate reportedly kills himself in jail cell

A Coweta County inmate is dead after reportedly hanging himself inside a jail cell, according to Coweta County Sheriff's Office.

Undercover operation in Henry County nets 17 arrests for sex-related crimes

Seventeen people have been arrested as part of “Operation Burn Notice," a multi-agency undercover investigation targeting sex traffickers and commercial sex buyers in the Henry County area.

City of Roswell shutting down Economy Hotel due to safety violations

City officials are working to help displaced occupants find alternative housing, offering on-site support and resources throughout the week.

Possible plea hearing date planned in Apalachee HS shooter Colt Gray's case

Attorneys for a 14-year-old boy charged in the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School have asked a judge for more time ahead of a possible plea hearing later this year.

Johns Creek teacher marks one year since life-saving heart surgery

A Johns Creek teacher is marking a major milestone — one year since a medical emergency forced her to leave school in an ambulance, ultimately leading to a life-saving heart surgery.