Fayette County contractor charges: Man accused of taking $16K

A Coweta County contractor faces new felony charges in Fayette County after a customer complained he lost $16,000 for uncompleted work.

Activists protest proposed liquor store on Covington Highway

DeKalb County community members are uniting to oppose a proposed liquor store at Covington Highway and South Hairston Road.

Atlanta World Cup prep: Nonprofit launches massive downtown cleanup Saturday

With Atlanta preparing to take center stage on the international scene, one local nonprofit is stepping up to help spruce up the city before the crowds arrive.

Firefighters rescue child after fall down embankment in Roswell

Firefighters safely rescued a child who slipped and fell down a park embankment toward a creek on Thursday afternoon.

APD top 5 fugitive Marcus Molden pleads guilty in federal court

Marcus Lydell Molden, Jr., 25, faces federal sentencing in September after officers found a fully automatic converted pistol during a traffic stop.

Marietta man accused of recording person in shower

A Marietta man is facing criminal charges after police say he secretly recorded a person showering.

Georgia drought eases after weeks of soaking rains

New drought data shows major improvements across Georgia following weeks of above-average rainfall.

Georgia grocery costs rank 11th highest in U.S.

Georgia households spend an average of $8,960 a year on groceries, the 11th-highest total in the nation.

Puppy sale turns violent in Atlanta robbery, shooting

A woman and her child narrowly escaped injury after a puppy sale turned violent in northwest Atlanta, according to police.

Two sisters wounded in southwest Atlanta shooting, 4 arrested

Atlanta police are investigating an early morning shooting that left two women injured at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex.

Kemp rejects calls for Centegix investigation by Democrats

Gov. Brian Kemp's office is dismissing Democratic lawmakers' calls for an investigation into school safety contractor Centegix.

Warrant details teacher's alleged relationship with Roswell student

A newly released warrant alleges a former Roswell High School employee engaged in a secret relationship with a 16-year-old student over several months.

Man hospitalized after Thursday morning shooting in DeKalb

A man was hospitalized after being shot early Thursday morning in DeKalb County, according to investigators.

MARTA reassures riders after deadly stabbing

MARTA leaders are reassuring riders that safety remains a top priority as Atlanta prepares to host FIFA World Cup matches later this month.

Multiple shootings reported across Atlanta overnight

Atlanta police investigated multiple shootings across the city overnight, including an apartment complex shooting that resulted in three arrests and two other incidents involving women.

Fulton County election: Pitts and Ivory clash at Atlanta forum

Incumbent Robb Pitts and challenger Mo Ivory clashed at a southwest Atlanta campaign forum ahead of the June 16 Democratic runoff.

World Cup: Atlanta readiness questioned by local coalition

Atlanta World Cup readiness is facing heavy scrutiny from local advocacy coalitions as massive construction and infrastructure projects continue.