Car wedged under school bus in Athens Perimeter crash, officials say

No students were injured Thursday morning after a car collided with a Clarke County School District bus and became trapped underneath it on the Athens Perimeter, fire officials said.

Man killed in Tucker townhome shooting identified; 1 arrested

A 28-year-old man faces a felony murder charge after a fatal shooting inside a Tucker home left a 29-year-old man dead Monday afternoon.

All lanes reopen on Moreland Avenue after truck leaks fluid

All lanes on Moreland Avenue at Thurman Drive have reopened. The roadway was previously closed after an overturned tractor-trailer leaked fluid, triggering a one-mile evacuation.

Floor cleaner causes small fire at Mall of Georgia

A floor cleaning machine accidentally triggered a small fire in a storage closet at the Mall of Georgia, but automatic sprinklers extinguished the flames before firefighters arrived.

Atlanta Bites: Restaurant, dining news in metro Atlanta for August 2026

Roundup of restaurant news from around the metro Atlanta and North Georgia. There's information about special events, new restaurants, new menu items and more.

Cobb man gets life without parole for abusing 1-month-old

A 27-year-old Cobb County man was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without parole plus 490 years after pleading guilty to raping and sexually abusing a 1-month-old infant.

Troup deputies investigate overnight car break-ins on Sivell Road

Investigators are searching for clues after multiple vehicles were broken into overnight along Sivell Road in Troup County.

Atlanta mayor blasts DNC after city loses 2028 host bid

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens sharply criticized the Democratic National Convention's decision to drop Atlanta as a contender to host the 2028 convention, accusing party leaders of abandoning the South and Black voters.

Man arrested on I-75 with candy-packaged marijuana edibles

A Cherokee Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested a Michigan man on drug charges Wednesday afternoon following an Interstate 75 traffic stop.

Children safely returned after DeKalb SWAT standoff, police say

Two young children who were initially believed to be missing following an hours-long SWAT standoff in DeKalb County have been safely returned to their mother, police said Thursday.

Amazon drone delivery bringing faster service to Atlanta

Amazon Prime Air is launching fast drone delivery in Atlanta, giving local shoppers access to 30-minute fulfillment on millions of eligible items, according to the company.