LaFayette man convicted after high schooler finds hidden camera in bathroom
Michael Forker was sentenced to 65 years after a Walker County jury convicted him of molesting and spying on an underage girl via hidden cameras.
Michael Forker was sentenced to 65 years after a Walker County jury convicted him of molesting and spying on an underage girl via hidden cameras.
Former Atlanta Housing exec pleads guilty to multiple fraud charges
A senior executive at Atlanta Housing has pleaded guilty to multiple federal fraud charges tied to housing assistance, pandemic relief funds and mortgage refinancing.
A senior executive at Atlanta Housing has pleaded guilty to multiple federal fraud charges tied to housing assistance, pandemic relief funds and mortgage refinancing.
Morrow man arrested for threat at Upson-Lee Elementary School
Morrow man Demarcus Deon Spivey was arrested for a hoax gun threat that forced a lockdown at Upson-Lee Elementary School in Upson County.
Morrow man Demarcus Deon Spivey was arrested for a hoax gun threat that forced a lockdown at Upson-Lee Elementary School in Upson County.
Alcohol found in infant’s blood; Atlanta mother faces murder charge
A woman was taken into custody this week and charged in connection with the death of a 3-month-old boy whose death was later ruled a homicide, Atlanta police said.
A woman was taken into custody this week and charged in connection with the death of a 3-month-old boy whose death was later ruled a homicide, Atlanta police said.
Sen. Warnock, colleagues demand answers following FBI Fulton County raid
FBI executed a Jan. 28 search at the Fulton County Election Hub seeking 2020 election records.
FBI executed a Jan. 28 search at the Fulton County Election Hub seeking 2020 election records.
Morehouse College fined after incident during weekend basketball game
Tuskegee Golden Tigers men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor was briefly detained and led off the court in handcuffs after Tuskegee’s road loss to Morehouse Maroon Tigers on Saturday night in Atlanta.
Tuskegee Golden Tigers men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor was briefly detained and led off the court in handcuffs after Tuskegee’s road loss to Morehouse Maroon Tigers on Saturday night in Atlanta.
Georgia lawmakers advance high school cellphone ban bill
Georgia lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would ban student use of cellphones and other electronic devices during the school day in public high schools.
Georgia lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would ban student use of cellphones and other electronic devices during the school day in public high schools.
Georgia Legislative Black Caucus unveils this year's priorities
The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus has unveiled its legislative priorities for 2026, outlining a policy agenda focused on health care, wages and support for children across the state.
The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus has unveiled its legislative priorities for 2026, outlining a policy agenda focused on health care, wages and support for children across the state.
DNI's Tulsi Gabbard defends presence at FBI Fulton County raid last week
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has confirmed she was present during the FBI’s execution of a search warrant at an election office in Fulton County last week.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has confirmed she was present during the FBI’s execution of a search warrant at an election office in Fulton County last week.
Georgia AG appeals to revive full Cop City case against 61 defendants
The prosecution is tied to protests over the Atlanta training center known as “Cop City."
The prosecution is tied to protests over the Atlanta training center known as “Cop City."
Lumpkin County deputy fired after arrest following domestic dispute
A now-former Lumpkin County detention officer has been accused of false imprisonment and simple battery, officials said Monday.
A now-former Lumpkin County detention officer has been accused of false imprisonment and simple battery, officials said Monday.
Jonesboro decriminalizes possessing small amounts of marijuana
The Jonesboro City Council, on Monday night, approved a proposal to lower the punishment for marijuana possession.
The Jonesboro City Council, on Monday night, approved a proposal to lower the punishment for marijuana possession.
Walton County asks residents to conserve water amid system issues
Walton County residents are being asked to conserve water after officials reported a technical issue with the county’s primary water source.
Walton County residents are being asked to conserve water after officials reported a technical issue with the county’s primary water source.
Man shot multiple times in southwest Atlanta, police say
Police are investigating after a man was found suffering from several gunshot wounds in southwest Atlanta on Monday night.
Police are investigating after a man was found suffering from several gunshot wounds in southwest Atlanta on Monday night.
Naked woman accused of trying to bribe officers during arrest at Atlanta hotel
A woman allegedly tried to bribe officers while she was being arrested for public nudity at an Atlanta hotel, according to arrest warrants.
A woman allegedly tried to bribe officers while she was being arrested for public nudity at an Atlanta hotel, according to arrest warrants.
Coweta deputy uses PIT maneuver to stop alleged drug traffickers during chase
Two men from Eufaula, Alabama, are being held without bond after a high-speed chase in Coweta County, deputies said.
Two men from Eufaula, Alabama, are being held without bond after a high-speed chase in Coweta County, deputies said.
Georgia lawmakers discuss Fulton election office raid
Georgia's elections are back in the spotlight following Wednesday's FBI raid at the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operations Center in Union City.
Georgia's elections are back in the spotlight following Wednesday's FBI raid at the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operations Center in Union City.
Man injured in shooting at metro Atlanta library; police search for shooter
A man is in critical condition after being shot at a metro Atlanta library on Monday afternoon, police said.
A man is in critical condition after being shot at a metro Atlanta library on Monday afternoon, police said.
Black History Month events in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026
List of Black History Month events and celebrations in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
List of Black History Month events and celebrations in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
12 horses rescued, 1 dead in Concord severe neglect case
An investigation into severe horse neglect, where one horse died, has led state agents to bring felony charges against a Pike County woman.
An investigation into severe horse neglect, where one horse died, has led state agents to bring felony charges against a Pike County woman.