Woman shot to death at Atlanta cemetery identified as 20-year-old Utah woman
Atlanta police have identified the tattooed woman found shot to death on Easter Sunday in a wooded area near Crest Lawn Memorial Park. Authorities say the victim is 20-year-old Angela Yajahira Cortes Villegas of Utah.
Atlanta police have identified the tattooed woman found shot to death on Easter Sunday in a wooded area near Crest Lawn Memorial Park. Authorities say the victim is 20-year-old Angela Yajahira Cortes Villegas of Utah.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | May 2-4, 2025
From film festivals and live music to food celebrations, theater productions, family fun, and even a visit from the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, this weekend is packed with events for every age.
From film festivals and live music to food celebrations, theater productions, family fun, and even a visit from the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, this weekend is packed with events for every age.
3-alarm townhome fire in Cherokee County likely caused by gas grill
Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services (CCFES) responded to a massive 3-alarm fire Monday at a townhome complex near the Bridgemill community.
Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services (CCFES) responded to a massive 3-alarm fire Monday at a townhome complex near the Bridgemill community.
Warnock, Congressional Democrats push back on Social Security office closures
The lawmakers cite concerns that eliminating in-person services would make it harder for seniors and other beneficiaries to access their benefits.
The lawmakers cite concerns that eliminating in-person services would make it harder for seniors and other beneficiaries to access their benefits.
1 dead in fiery crash on Knox Bridge Highway in Cherokee County
A man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a fiery crash on Knox Bridge Highway near Fieldstone Drive in Cherokee County, according to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office.
A man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a fiery crash on Knox Bridge Highway near Fieldstone Drive in Cherokee County, according to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office.
5 charged after house hunters uncover animal cruelty in Walker County
Five people, including three generations of one family, have been charged with 13 counts of animal cruelty and three counts of aggravated cruelty in Walker County.
Five people, including three generations of one family, have been charged with 13 counts of animal cruelty and three counts of aggravated cruelty in Walker County.
Atlanta Beltline murder: Defendants found guilty of killing Tom Arnold
Two men have been found guilty in the 2022 killing of Thomas "Tom" Arnold, a well-known and longtime resident of Atlanta’s Poncey-Highland neighborhood.
Two men have been found guilty in the 2022 killing of Thomas "Tom" Arnold, a well-known and longtime resident of Atlanta’s Poncey-Highland neighborhood.
Charges dropped against Coweta teacher arrested for cruelty to children
The Coweta County District Attorney's Office has dropped charges against a local teacher previously arrested in connection to an ongoing child exploitation case.
The Coweta County District Attorney's Office has dropped charges against a local teacher previously arrested in connection to an ongoing child exploitation case.
Fulton County K9 Ian remembered in emotional memorial after cancer battle
Fulton County K9 Ian, a Belgian Malinois who served nearly eight years, was honored in a memorial service after dying from cancer four months post-retirement.
Fulton County K9 Ian, a Belgian Malinois who served nearly eight years, was honored in a memorial service after dying from cancer four months post-retirement.
Fayette County Animal Shelter over capacity, urges public to adopt dogs
Fayette County Animal Shelter is currently housing twice the number of dogs it was designed for and is urging the public to adopt.
Fayette County Animal Shelter is currently housing twice the number of dogs it was designed for and is urging the public to adopt.
19 men, ages 21-68, arrested in 4-day human trafficking operation in Georgia
Nineteen men ranging in age from 21 to 68 have been arrested in a four-day human trafficking operation in Georgia targeting online predators who attempted to exploit children.
Nineteen men ranging in age from 21 to 68 have been arrested in a four-day human trafficking operation in Georgia targeting online predators who attempted to exploit children.
Peachtree City police investigating path attack, says victim not injected
Peachtree City police are investigating an assault reported on a multi-use path near Robinson Road and Windgate Road on April 29.
Peachtree City police are investigating an assault reported on a multi-use path near Robinson Road and Windgate Road on April 29.
Gainesville teen charged after passenger killed in high-speed crash
Jose Ruben Acosta Turcios, 19, is charged in a fatal crash that killed his passenger, 35-year-old Paquito Turcios Galvez, in Gainesville.
Jose Ruben Acosta Turcios, 19, is charged in a fatal crash that killed his passenger, 35-year-old Paquito Turcios Galvez, in Gainesville.
Atlanta expands property tax relief program to help legacy homeowners
As property values continue to climb across Atlanta, city leaders are expanding a property tax relief program aimed at helping longtime homeowners—especially seniors—remain in their homes.
As property values continue to climb across Atlanta, city leaders are expanding a property tax relief program aimed at helping longtime homeowners—especially seniors—remain in their homes.
Coweta County man charged with felony for shooting girlfriend's dog, police say
Investigators say the Coweta County man shot his girlfriend's recently-adopted dog four times because he was mad the animal had gone to the bathroom in the house. He's now facing a felony charge.
Investigators say the Coweta County man shot his girlfriend's recently-adopted dog four times because he was mad the animal had gone to the bathroom in the house. He's now facing a felony charge.
DEA agent shoots man, woman during traffic stop confrontation in Calhoun, FBI investigating
Officials say the DEA agent started shooting after a vehicle he was trying to stop appeared to try to hit him head-on overnight in Calhoun.
Officials say the DEA agent started shooting after a vehicle he was trying to stop appeared to try to hit him head-on overnight in Calhoun.
Woman accused of luring man to robbery on dating site, Atlanta police say
Do you recognize this woman? Atlanta police say she's accused of luring a man into a robbery at a southwest apartment complex via a dating site.
Do you recognize this woman? Atlanta police say she's accused of luring a man into a robbery at a southwest apartment complex via a dating site.
Decatur school officials unanimously vote to bring back DEI policies
Decatur school officials have unanimously voted to bring back several DEI policies that they had rescinded in response to directives by the Trump administration that threatened to cut federal funding.
Decatur school officials have unanimously voted to bring back several DEI policies that they had rescinded in response to directives by the Trump administration that threatened to cut federal funding.
Inmate found dead at Bibb County Jail, investigation underway
An investigation is underway after corrections deputies found an inmate dead at the Bibb County Jail early Wednesday morning.
An investigation is underway after corrections deputies found an inmate dead at the Bibb County Jail early Wednesday morning.
Metro Atlanta childhood cancer survivor gives back to other patients
Back in 2015, Mary Tipton Carter was diagnosed with cancer at 8 years old. Ten years later, she is continuing a tradition of making special gift baskets for other young patients.
Back in 2015, Mary Tipton Carter was diagnosed with cancer at 8 years old. Ten years later, she is continuing a tradition of making special gift baskets for other young patients.