Wanted man arrested after swatting call sparks Conyers standoff

Conyers police report that a standoff involving a barricaded individual in the Park Circle area has concluded with the suspect in custody

15-year-old arrested in Constitution Lakes Park double homicide

A 15-year-old teen is facing murder charges after two men were found shot to death outside a vehicle at a DeKalb County park.

White County storm damage leads to road closures, power outages

A fierce severe thunderstorm system pounded White County on Tuesday night, packing high winds that knocked out power, brought down trees across five major roads and triggered an emergency tornado warning.

See 'The Odyssey' in IMAX 70mm at Mall of Georgia in Buford

The Regal Mall of Georgia in Buford is giving local moviegoers an exclusive home-state opportunity to watch Christopher Nolan's new star-studded film, "The Odyssey," in premium 70mm IMAX format.

Driver flags down officer near I-285 ramp after passenger shot

A motorist flagged down a DeKalb County police officer on Tuesday after a passenger in his vehicle was shot during an argument, officials said.

Water main break prompts boil water advisory in Gilmer County

A major water main break on Highway 52 West triggered a boil water advisory across parts of Gilmer County on Wednesday morning.

Recovery continues after severe storms rip through North Georgia

Severe overnight storms swept across North Georgia on Wednesday, knocking down trees, cutting power and trapping residents while torrential rain led to a road washout in Gilmer County.

Clarkston woman delivers healthy baby girl amid severe storms

As severe weather ripped through the Clarkston area in DeKalb County overnight Wednesday, a woman managed to brave the storm and give birth to a healthy baby girl with the help of responding paramedics.

Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray gets life without parole

Colt Gray, 16, was sentenced Tuesday to life without parole for the September 2024 Apalachee High School shooting in Barrow County.

Duluth police arrest man wanted in Texas after tasing him

A man wanted out of Texas was arrested in Duluth after being tased by officers during a brief foot chase early Tuesday morning, according to police.

Georgia District 13 election: Marcye Scott advances to runoff

Democrat Marcye Scott advanced to an Aug. 25 runoff in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District special election.

Federal charges filed against suspect in MARTA bus shooting

Guillermo Cruz Velazquez, 53, originally from Iztapalapa, Mexico, was riding a MARTA bus when a gun inside his bag allegedly discharged. The bullet passed through his arm, and then hit a woman on the bus.

Trump rejects clemency for former Atlanta CFO Jim Beard

Jim Beard was one of several Atlanta City Hall officials that were federally investigated under the Reed administration.