Rep. Ruwa Romman pivots from governor's race to State Senate bid

State Rep. Ruwa Romman is exiting the 2026 Georgia governor's race to run for the State Senate seat being vacated by Nabilah Islam Parkes.

15 dogs seized after fatal DeKalb County mauling

A DeKalb County woman was mauled to death by her dogs Tuesday, leading to an overcapacity crisis at the local animal shelter.

Missing Barrow County infant found, Levi's Call canceled

The 9-month-old child reported missing out of Barrow County has been found, according to the sheriff's office.

Ex-Home Depot worker from Covington gets prison in $4M gift card scam

A former Home Depot employee has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for stealing more than $4 million in gift cards from the company.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Feb. 27-March 1, 2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? From live music under the stars to community festivals, theater productions and flavorful food events, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and explore.

8-year-old brings gun to Hall County school, sheriff says

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after an 8-year-old student brought a handgun to Myers Elementary School on Thursday morning.

North Point Mall one step closer to becoming sports complex

Jamestown and Machete Group are moving forward with plans to turn North Point Mall into a massive mixed-use district anchored by a potential NHL arena.

Fulton County FBI raid: Judge orders mediation between county, feds

A federal judge has ordered Fulton County and the U.S. government into mediation in a dispute over the FBI’s seizure of approximately 700 boxes of the county’s 2020 election records.

UGA investigating instructor over 'predatory texting' allegations

The University of Georgia and the GBI are investigating an instructor after viral videos showed influencers confronting them in class over alleged predatory texting.

Douglas women charged in machete home invasion case

Two Douglas women are facing multiple felony charges after investigators say they were shot by a homeowner during an alleged armed home invasion in Coffee County.

2 waterline workers struck by vehicle on Pike Street in Lawrenceville

Two waterline workers were hit by a vehicle in Lawrenceville early Thursday, leaving one in critical condition and causing major downtown road closures.

2 people reportedly bitten by family dog in SE Atlanta

Two people needed medical assistance after reportedly being bitten by a family dog around midnight Wednesday in southeast Atlanta.

DeKalb police investigating overnight incident in Stonecrest area

DeKalb County police are investigating after someone showed up at a hospital following an overnight incident in the Stonecrest area.

3 Mexican nationals accused of running Brookhaven meth lab

Three alleged illegal immigrants are accused of running a methamphetamine conversion laboratory after federal agents raided a Brookhaven home last Friday. 

Arson spree: 1 jailed, another sought after intentional fires in Dunwoody

Police are searching for a second arsonist after a string of early morning fires swept through woodlines in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs on Wednesday.