Saturday hours cut at some Henry County libraries
Several branches of the Henry County Public Library System will reduce their Saturday hours beginning Jan. 1 as the county works to manage rising operational costs.
Several branches of the Henry County Public Library System will reduce their Saturday hours beginning Jan. 1 as the county works to manage rising operational costs.
Atlanta church announces $1M medical debt relief
Members of Spirit and Truth Church celebrated the holiday season during Sunday services by announcing a major financial commitment to families in need.
Members of Spirit and Truth Church celebrated the holiday season during Sunday services by announcing a major financial commitment to families in need.
Police probe overnight homicide on Hogan Road in southwest Atlanta
A man was found shot and killed on Hogan Road in southwest Atlanta early Monday morning.
A man was found shot and killed on Hogan Road in southwest Atlanta early Monday morning.
Father mourns daughter’s fatal fall at ‘Stranger Things’ site: ‘She was perfect’
Police say 19-year-old Leah Palmirotto died after falling from a five-story abandoned building on Emory’s Briarcliff campus.
Police say 19-year-old Leah Palmirotto died after falling from a five-story abandoned building on Emory’s Briarcliff campus.
Man in self-inflicted Atlanta Airport shooting now charged with felonies
A 59-year-old man who intentionally shot himself at the Atlanta Airport is recovering in the hospital and now faces multiple felony charges, police said.
A 59-year-old man who intentionally shot himself at the Atlanta Airport is recovering in the hospital and now faces multiple felony charges, police said.
Pedestrian critically injured after van strikes two in Acworth crosswalk
A right-turning Mercedes Metris struck two pedestrians in an Acworth crosswalk, critically injuring one.
A right-turning Mercedes Metris struck two pedestrians in an Acworth crosswalk, critically injuring one.
Hooded gunmen caught on camera in attack on 9-year-old child, mother
Newly-released video shows multiple hooded suspects approaching the victims’ apartment moments before the shooting.
Newly-released video shows multiple hooded suspects approaching the victims’ apartment moments before the shooting.
Wrong-way driver kills two in multi-vehicle crash on Athens Inner Loop
Wrong-way driver caused a multi-vehicle crash that killed two people and critically injured two others in Athens.
Wrong-way driver caused a multi-vehicle crash that killed two people and critically injured two others in Athens.
Pregnant teen’s unborn child killed in shooting near I-285 ramp in Atlanta
Pregnant teen and 21-year-old man were shot near an I-285 ramp Saturday evening, police said.
Pregnant teen and 21-year-old man were shot near an I-285 ramp Saturday evening, police said.
Deadly NC plane crash kills NASCAR driver Greg Biffle
Investigators work to determine what caused a deadly plane crash in North Carolina on Thursday morning, Dec. 18, 2025. NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was among seven people killed. The aircraft reportedly turned back toward the airport, though the reason remains unclear. A passenger texted “emergency landing” shortly before the crash, but no mayday call was made. Three people on board held pilot licenses, and officials have not identified who was flying.
Investigators work to determine what caused a deadly plane crash in North Carolina on Thursday morning, Dec. 18, 2025. NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was among seven people killed. The aircraft reportedly turned back toward the airport, though the reason remains unclear. A passenger texted “emergency landing” shortly before the crash, but no mayday call was made. Three people on board held pilot licenses, and officials have not identified who was flying.
Griffin fire destroys three homes, displaces families days before Christmas
A fire in a Griffin neighborhood heavily damaged three homes and scorched a fourth before crews contained it.
A fire in a Griffin neighborhood heavily damaged three homes and scorched a fourth before crews contained it.
Atlanta's Christmas Day forecast sees temperatures near record high
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… is going to be unusually warm!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… is going to be unusually warm!
Firefighters save cat from smoke-filled Cabin Creek home in White County
Firefighters rescued a cat suffering from smoke inhalation after finding the home half engulfed in flames.
Firefighters rescued a cat suffering from smoke inhalation after finding the home half engulfed in flames.
Officers finds boy with autism in storm drain: ‘Calls like that hits a little bit closer home’
Gwinnett County officers used instinct, teamwork, and body camera guidance to find a missing five-year-old boy with autism inside a storm drain and reunite him safely with his family.
Gwinnett County officers used instinct, teamwork, and body camera guidance to find a missing five-year-old boy with autism inside a storm drain and reunite him safely with his family.
Gwinnett officer uses creative tactics to find lost woman’s family
A Gwinnett County police officer used translation tools, record searches and interagency teamwork to reunite a lost elderly woman with her family.
A Gwinnett County police officer used translation tools, record searches and interagency teamwork to reunite a lost elderly woman with her family.
Savannah investigators seek video in Savannah's Forsyth Park chemical attack
Investigators are calling for videos of a possible acid attacker in Forsyth Park in Savannah from earlier this month.
Investigators are calling for videos of a possible acid attacker in Forsyth Park in Savannah from earlier this month.
Clayton County superintendent to retire: ‘I leave with no regrets, but only gratitude”
Clayton County Schools Superintendent and CEO Dr. Anthony W. Smith will retire early next year.
Clayton County Schools Superintendent and CEO Dr. Anthony W. Smith will retire early next year.
Gwinnett jury convicts gunman in Snellville drug heist killing
Adrian “Draino" Johnson was convicted in a gang-related drug robbery that killed Gerryon Ly’Darrius Ceasor.
Adrian “Draino" Johnson was convicted in a gang-related drug robbery that killed Gerryon Ly’Darrius Ceasor.
Hall County seizes 100 animals in Gainesville hoarding case
Hall County officers seized 100 animals from a Gainesville home in a large hoarding case.
Hall County officers seized 100 animals from a Gainesville home in a large hoarding case.
Cobb schools rally to help family after devastating house fire
A Cobb County school community rallied with donations, gifts, and holiday support for an Allatoona High School staff member whose family lost their home in a recent fire.
A Cobb County school community rallied with donations, gifts, and holiday support for an Allatoona High School staff member whose family lost their home in a recent fire.