Federal jury orders hotel owner to pay $164M in child sex trafficking suit
A federal jury awarded $164 million to a College Park sex trafficking victim.
A federal jury awarded $164 million to a College Park sex trafficking victim.
Atlanta City Council: $68M jail sale passes committee
The Atlanta Public Safety Committee approved the $68 million sale of the city detention center to Fulton County in a 4-2 vote.
The Atlanta Public Safety Committee approved the $68 million sale of the city detention center to Fulton County in a 4-2 vote.
Voter registration in Georgia: Party leaders focus on turnout strategy
Party leaders in Georgia are making a final voter registration push ahead of the upcoming election deadline.
Party leaders in Georgia are making a final voter registration push ahead of the upcoming election deadline.
Family creates scholarship after 20-year-old Ole Miss student dies
Family members of an Ole Miss student from Atlanta found dead near retail packages of kratom have established a memorial scholarship fund to honor his legacy while Mississippi police await toxicology results.
Family members of an Ole Miss student from Atlanta found dead near retail packages of kratom have established a memorial scholarship fund to honor his legacy while Mississippi police await toxicology results.
UGA student falls from 8th floor apartment window near campus
A University of Georgia student suffered serious injuries after falling from an eighth-floor apartment window near campus, according to police.
A University of Georgia student suffered serious injuries after falling from an eighth-floor apartment window near campus, according to police.
Troup County jury finds man guilty of rape, child molestation
A Troup County jury convicted a 48-year-old man of rape and child molestation, leading to a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A Troup County jury convicted a 48-year-old man of rape and child molestation, leading to a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Man accused in Gwinnett hit-and-run that left 1 dead, 1 injured
A man faces first-degree vehicular homicide and other charges after a hit-and-run crash killed one pedestrian and seriously injured another in Lilburn on Sunday, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department.
A man faces first-degree vehicular homicide and other charges after a hit-and-run crash killed one pedestrian and seriously injured another in Lilburn on Sunday, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department.
Henry County sheriff seeks court order in funding dispute
Sheriff Reginald Scandrett has filed a court action over funding for law enforcement and jail operations.
Sheriff Reginald Scandrett has filed a court action over funding for law enforcement and jail operations.
Arrest made after man found dead near Historic Fourth Ward Park
A 26-year-old man faces a murder charge after another man was found shot to death near the Historic Fourth Ward Park.
A 26-year-old man faces a murder charge after another man was found shot to death near the Historic Fourth Ward Park.
Atlanta ranks sixth in US for risky driving weather
Atlanta ranks sixth among U.S. cities in a study of weather conditions that can make driving hazardous.
Atlanta ranks sixth among U.S. cities in a study of weather conditions that can make driving hazardous.
15 children found living in 'deplorable' Marietta apartment
Marietta police arrested three parents after a welfare check at a two-bedroom apartment revealed 15 children living in deplorable conditions.
Marietta police arrested three parents after a welfare check at a two-bedroom apartment revealed 15 children living in deplorable conditions.
Atlanta City FC: New women's soccer club launches brand identity
AMB Sports and Entertainment unveiled the name, crest and colors for Atlanta City FC, a National Women's Soccer League expansion club set to begin play in 2028.
AMB Sports and Entertainment unveiled the name, crest and colors for Atlanta City FC, a National Women's Soccer League expansion club set to begin play in 2028.
Smoke diverts Delta flight to Portugal; 4 taken to hospital
A Delta flight from Barcelona to Boston diverted to Porto, Portugal, on Sunday after smoke was reported in the cabin.
A Delta flight from Barcelona to Boston diverted to Porto, Portugal, on Sunday after smoke was reported in the cabin.
Pilot killed in Chatsworth plane crash over the weekend identified
The pilot killed in a crash over the weekend has been identified as a resident of Morganton, Georgia.
The pilot killed in a crash over the weekend has been identified as a resident of Morganton, Georgia.
Illegal hunt in Alamo leaves 23-year-old dead, man charged
Game wardens are investigating an illegal late-night hunting incident that left a 23-year-old man dead and led to felony charges against a Glenwood man in Wheeler County.
Game wardens are investigating an illegal late-night hunting incident that left a 23-year-old man dead and led to felony charges against a Glenwood man in Wheeler County.
Happening today: Atlanta jail, Roswell taxes and utility bills
Three decisions affecting metro Atlanta residents are on today’s agenda, from the future of a city jail to property taxes and utility bills.
Three decisions affecting metro Atlanta residents are on today’s agenda, from the future of a city jail to property taxes and utility bills.
Atlanta police vehicle towed; NW Atlanta apartment fire put out
An Atlanta police vehicle was towed from an overnight scene and firefighters put out a northwest Atlanta apartment fire.
An Atlanta police vehicle was towed from an overnight scene and firefighters put out a northwest Atlanta apartment fire.
Atlanta gas prices rise again: What to expect this week | Sept. 28, 2026
Atlanta gas prices climbed nearly 20 cents in a week, even as the national average edged lower.
Atlanta gas prices climbed nearly 20 cents in a week, even as the national average edged lower.
Man dies following Sunday shooting in southwest Atlanta
A man died after a shooting Sunday afternoon on Cushman Circle SW in Atlanta, according to police.
A man died after a shooting Sunday afternoon on Cushman Circle SW in Atlanta, according to police.
Macon park birthday party shooting leaves 12 injured, 2 critical
Deputies are searching for suspects after a shooting at Carolyn Crayton Park in Macon left 12 people injured early Sunday morning.
Deputies are searching for suspects after a shooting at Carolyn Crayton Park in Macon left 12 people injured early Sunday morning.