Man shot over a dollar at Lithonia gas station, shooter gets 20 years
A DeKalb County judge sentenced Homer Wright to 20 years in prison without parole for shooting a man at a Lithonia gas station.
A DeKalb County judge sentenced Homer Wright to 20 years in prison without parole for shooting a man at a Lithonia gas station.
Loganville woman charged in tax scheme targeting truck drivers
A Loganville tax preparer faces a 54-count federal indictment after allegedly defrauding dozens of self-employed truck drivers out of estimated tax payments.
A Loganville tax preparer faces a 54-count federal indictment after allegedly defrauding dozens of self-employed truck drivers out of estimated tax payments.
Man arrested in LaGrange business burglary spree, police say
LaGrange police arrested a man on Wednesday following an investigation into a series of business burglaries across the city.
LaGrange police arrested a man on Wednesday following an investigation into a series of business burglaries across the city.
Young boy's brave alert leads deputies to dog trapped in trash bag
A young boy’s alert led Coweta County deputies to a horrific scene near a local motel where they rescued a dog left to die inside a trash bag
A young boy’s alert led Coweta County deputies to a horrific scene near a local motel where they rescued a dog left to die inside a trash bag
Georgia lawmakers launch panel on rising foster care costs
A newly formed bipartisan joint study committee met at the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday to tackle surging child welfare expenses after unexpected cost mismatches left state agencies facing an estimated $85 million budget shortfall.
A newly formed bipartisan joint study committee met at the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday to tackle surging child welfare expenses after unexpected cost mismatches left state agencies facing an estimated $85 million budget shortfall.
MARTA names permanent CEO, general manager
Jonathan Hunt has served as interim general manager and CEO since Collie Greenwood departed due to immigration and personal matters.
Jonathan Hunt has served as interim general manager and CEO since Collie Greenwood departed due to immigration and personal matters.
Gwinnett County warrant sweep results in 17 arrests
Deputies arrested 17 people and served 31 warrants during a two-day warrant enforcement operation in Gwinnett County.
Deputies arrested 17 people and served 31 warrants during a two-day warrant enforcement operation in Gwinnett County.
Teen charged in Warner Robins High School shooting denied bond
A 14-year-old student faced a judge for the first time Thursday after allegedly opening fire inside Warner Robins High School.
A 14-year-old student faced a judge for the first time Thursday after allegedly opening fire inside Warner Robins High School.
Atlanta man whose sentence Biden commuted faces drug charge
Atlanta resident Walter Lee Muhammad, 46, is facing new federal drug charges less than two years after then-President Joe Biden commuted his 10-year fentanyl trafficking sentence.
Atlanta resident Walter Lee Muhammad, 46, is facing new federal drug charges less than two years after then-President Joe Biden commuted his 10-year fentanyl trafficking sentence.
Jury to decide Heather Turner’s manner of death in 2027
The Paulding County coroner detailed the legal process Thursday for the upcoming inquest into Heather Turner’s mysterious 2017 death, explaining why she is leaving the final determination up to a jury.
The Paulding County coroner detailed the legal process Thursday for the upcoming inquest into Heather Turner’s mysterious 2017 death, explaining why she is leaving the final determination up to a jury.
Nearly half of Georgia counties are maternity care deserts
Nearly 44% of Georgia counties are maternity care deserts, affecting about 158,000 women and 10,000 births each year.
Nearly 44% of Georgia counties are maternity care deserts, affecting about 158,000 women and 10,000 births each year.
Train vs tractor-trailer crash shuts down Henry County intersection
A train crash involving an 18-wheeler has forced the closure of a Henry County intersection as emergency crews clear heavy debris from the tracks.
A train crash involving an 18-wheeler has forced the closure of a Henry County intersection as emergency crews clear heavy debris from the tracks.
Arkansas woman missing after traveling to Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain police are searching for Sherry Wages, 72, who left Hot Springs, Arkansas, in March and traveled to Georgia.
Stone Mountain police are searching for Sherry Wages, 72, who left Hot Springs, Arkansas, in March and traveled to Georgia.
Drug-resistant fungus cases rise in Georgia, CDC says
Georgia health officials are monitoring the spread of Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus that can cause serious infections in vulnerable patients.
Georgia health officials are monitoring the spread of Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus that can cause serious infections in vulnerable patients.
9-year-old boy killed in crash at Athens intersection
A 9-year-old boy died Tuesday days after he was hit by a truck at a Lexington Road intersection in Athens, according to police.
A 9-year-old boy died Tuesday days after he was hit by a truck at a Lexington Road intersection in Athens, according to police.
Smoke report forces Delta flight back to Atlanta airport
A Fort Lauderdale-bound Delta Air Lines flight was forced to return to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Thursday morning following reports of smoke inside the cockpit, according to air traffic control audio.
A Fort Lauderdale-bound Delta Air Lines flight was forced to return to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Thursday morning following reports of smoke inside the cockpit, according to air traffic control audio.
Nationwide hunt for trio targeting cemeteries, stealing jewelry, heirlooms from graves, officials say
Authorities are searching nationwide for three people accused of breaking into mausoleums and stealing jewelry and other family heirlooms from burial sites in Florida and several other states.
Authorities are searching nationwide for three people accused of breaking into mausoleums and stealing jewelry and other family heirlooms from burial sites in Florida and several other states.
World's largest drive-thru pumpkin coming to Dawsonville
Burt's Pumpkin Farm in Dawsonville is building what it bills as the world's largest drive-thru pumpkin.
Burt's Pumpkin Farm in Dawsonville is building what it bills as the world's largest drive-thru pumpkin.
Atlanta Press Club sets 2026 Georgia election debates
The Atlanta Press Club will host Georgia's 2026 general election debates over two days at Georgia Public Broadcasting.
The Atlanta Press Club will host Georgia's 2026 general election debates over two days at Georgia Public Broadcasting.
3 men charged with forced labor at Cartersville manufacturer
Three men are facing federal charges after authorities said they ran a forced labor scheme targeting foreign workers at a Cartersville flooring manufacturing plant.
Three men are facing federal charges after authorities said they ran a forced labor scheme targeting foreign workers at a Cartersville flooring manufacturing plant.