Woman killed in Bartow County Thanksgiving fire

Officials say one person died in a Thanksgiving Day house fire in Bartow County; the State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause.

Fulton County voters select several new leaders in runoff election

Voters chose new mayors in East Point, Roswell and South Fulton, while Sandy Springs’ incumbent mayor retained his seat.

Escaped Rockdale inmate Timothy Shane finally captured in Covington

Escaped Rockdale County inmate Timothy Shane was captured on Wednesday morning in Covington, according to the sheriff's office.

Shootout inside Conyers restaurant leads to standoff, suspect arrested

A shooting inside a Conyers restaurant Tuesday night led to an hours-long police search and standoff before officers arrested a suspect at a nearby home, authorities said.

Bartow County deputy loses mother in Calhoun house fire

Deputy Elizabeth Townsend lost her mother after a fire destroyed the family’s home before Thanksgiving.

Escaped Rockdale County inmate seen inside Henry County Publix

Escaped Rockdale County inmate Timothy Shane was caught on camera inside a Henry County Publix before requesting an Uber; deputies say he stole two vehicles after fleeing Grady Memorial Hospital and remains on the run.

LIVE: Georgia runoff election results for 2025 municipal races

Polls closed Tuesday night across Georgia as voters decided dozens of municipal runoff races that will set the direction for several metro cities heading into 2026.

Man killed by Bartow County deputies had previous warrants

The GBI says Bartow County deputies shot and killed Dylan Burl Rice during a warrant service tied to a death investigation; investigators later determined the weapon he pointed at deputies was a pellet air rifle.

Fayette County high-speed chase ends with arrest of wanted man

A Fayette County traffic stop turned into a high-speed chase that ended with a PIT maneuver and the arrest of Rashad Spann, who now faces multiple felony charges.

DeKalb police release photos of deadly birthday shooting

DeKalb County police released new photos of persons of interest in the October shooting that killed Kinaya Hightower during a Moreland Avenue car meet-up, asking the public for help identifying them.

Georgia nonprofit receives $5M from Bezos to fight homelessness

St. Vincent de Paul Georgia received a record $5 million donation from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to expand its services for families experiencing homelessness.

Georgia magistrate judge, DUI attorney arrested on DUI charge

A Baldwin County magistrate judge and DUI attorney was arrested on DUI and lane violation charges, according to jail records.

Atlantic Station Publix scheduled for closure at end of December

Publix will shut down its Atlantic Station store at the end of the year, bringing an abrupt end to nearly two decades of operation in the Midtown Atlanta development, according to Tomorrow's News Today.

Crews still working on water main break on Midway Road in Decatur

A major water main break in DeKalb County carved out a massive sinkhole on Midway Road, forcing several schools to dismiss early Monday and raising concerns among nearby residents.