Nolan Wells death: Family calls for federal probe in Mississippi

Loved ones, community members and church leaders are gathering in Biloxi, Mississippi, for a prayer rally to mark Nolan Wells' 19th birthday.

Tennessee 'most wanted' man tied to brutal home invasion caught in Georgia

A man wanted for attempted first-degree murder in Tennessee has been arrested in Hapeville, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.

Colombia earthquake: Decatur students collect 800 N95 masks

Over 800 N95 masks were collected by Decatur students to support emergency workers following a powerful earthquake in Colombia.

26-year-old inmate dies at DeKalb County Jail, sheriff's office says

A 26-year-old inmate died after being found unresponsive at the DeKalb County Jail on Monday morning, according to the sheriff's office.

Atlanta activists push back against expanding Flock camera network

A coalition of grassroots organizations gathered outside Atlanta City Hall on Tuesday morning to call for the reduction of Flock surveillance cameras across the city.

Unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident diagnoses with measles

Georgia health officials have confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident who has no reported travel history or known exposure.

Villa Rica man arrested on 10 child sexual exploitation counts

A 21-year-old Villa Rica man faces 10 counts of sexual exploitation of children following a cyber tip and residential search warrant execution.

Why Atlanta avoided 100-degree temperatures this summer

Atlanta's streak of remaining below 100 degrees stays intact as meteorological summer nears its Aug. 31 end.

Carroll County institutes new annual trash convenience fee

Carroll County officials are instituting a new annual fee for trash convenience centers to offset soaring operational costs.

DeKalb County: CEO unveils plan to expand housing access

DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Cochran-Johnson unveiled a Comprehensive Housing Plan on Tuesday in Decatur.

Mayor Dickens targets five Atlanta properties for condemnation

Mayor Andre Dickens' administration is asking the Atlanta City Council to hold a specially called meeting to authorize condemnation proceedings against five blighted properties.

Calais Campbell thanks NFL community following mother's death

NFL defensive end Calais Campbell thanked the football community for its support on Tuesday after police say his brother murdered their mother at a Buckhead townhome in June.

Waffle House explains why it fired viral rapper Rockstar Riley

Waffle House says Rockstar Riley was fired after repeatedly violating company rules against unauthorized filming on its property.

Major I-285 shutdown planned between Cascade Road and Langford Parkway

GDOT stated that northbound and southbound lanes of I-285 between SR 166/Langford Parkway (Exit 5) and Cascade Road (Exit 7) will be closed from 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28 until 5 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31.

11 missing Georgia children found during global trafficking sting

A 36-year-old man faces a human trafficking charge in Fulton County after international authorities rescued a 16-year-old girl during a multi-agency crackdown, according to the Georgia Attorney General's Office.

Kroger opens new Marketplace locations in metro Atlanta

Kroger is opening several new locations across metro Atlanta, moving forward with expansion plans following a wave of store closures last year.

Video shows Atlanta police rescue 2 young girls from trailer

Atlanta police released video showing officers rescuing two young sisters from a trailer after they were reported missing over the weekend.

Man in custody after fire, barricade situation at Mableton home

A man was taken into custody after allegedly setting a fire inside a Mableton home, leading to an hours-long barricade situation.

Former Cartersville business owner arraigned on fraud charges

A former Cartersville manufacturing business owner faces federal bank and wire fraud charges after allegedly defrauding First Financial Bank out of more than $20 million through forged documents.