Father of accused Apalachee HS mass shooter in court for motions hearing

The father of the teen accused in the Apalachee High School shooting is scheduled to appear in Barrow County court Thursday morning for a final motions hearing as his criminal case moves closer to trial.

Justice Department sues Georgia over voter registration roll

The U.S. Justice Department Civil Rights Division announced on Thursday it has filed federal lawsuits against Georgia, two other states and the District of Columbia for failure to produce their full voter registration lists upon request.

Decatur man arrested on child molestation charges

Adam Steele Ford, 34, of Decatur is charged with two counts of aggravated child molestation stemming from incidents that allegedly occurred between July and August 2025.

26-year-old shot, killed in Athens; police investigating

Police in Athens-Clarke County are investigating a fatal incident after a man was found unresponsive in the roadway early Thursday morning.

2 shot at Gwinnett County hotel; no arrests made, police say

Police are investigating a shooting in Gwinnett County that prompted a heavy law enforcement response at multiple hotels early Thursday morning.

New rules after North Atlanta High School student stabbed with scissors

North Atlanta High School is implementing several new safety measures just days after a special needs student was stabbed during a fight on campus.

Woodstock police arrest two after elevator motorbike stunt

Two men were arrested after police say they damaged a Woodstock parking deck elevator during a motorbike stunt.

Former UGA football player Ahkil Crumpton convicted in state murder trial

Former UGA football player Ahkil Crumpton was convicted on state murder charges for the 2021 shooting of Watkinsville gas station clerk Elijah Wood.

Metro Atlanta bookseller blames Palmetto USPS facility for holiday gift delays

Metro Atlanta small business owners report significant holiday gift delays for packages routed through the troubled USPS Palmetto distribution center.

Truck flips during police chase on I-285 in Sandy Springs

A distracted driving stop in Roswell led to a multi-city police chase and a hit-and-run before the suspect crashed off I-285.

Former Drive Planning executive pleads guilty in $4.1M Ponzi scheme

Former Drive Planning executive David Bradford pleaded guilty to federal charges for his role in a $4.1 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded Georgia investors.

Atlanta to see rain Thursday as Christmas week forecast sharpens

Steady rain returns Thursday afternoon through overnight, with isolated thunder possible before clearing by Friday morning.

Dacula man sentenced to 20 years for exploiting minors online

Dacula man Johann Rainer Nix sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material.