Tucker salon owner charged with two counts of sexual battery
A well-known salon owner in Tucker has been charged with two counts of sexual battery after separate reports were made to law enforcement in consecutive years.
1 dead, 1 injured after fight inside Buckhead high-rise apartment
A man was stabbed to death early Wednesday inside a Buckhead high-rise apartment building, and another man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Atlanta police.
24-year-old man shot to death in northwest Atlanta
A 24-year-old man was found shot to death Tuesday night on Oliver Street NW in Atlanta; homicide detectives are investigating the deadly shooting.
Mother pleads for justice 11 months after son murdered in Riverdale
Nearly a year after 20-year-old Dawayne Madison was killed in a drive-by shooting, his Union City family says the pain of losing him still feels fresh — and the holidays won’t be the same without answers or an arrest.
Massive fire destroys former APD deputy chief’s Mableton home
A Mableton home belonging to a former Atlanta police deputy chief was destroyed after a fire sparked explosions and structural collapse; the couple escaped, and investigators are searching for the cause.
Mother upset after man once charged in son’s killing accused in another
A DeKalb County mother says she is devastated after learning the man once charged with killing her son has been arrested again on another malice murder charge.
North Georgia lottery players win big, including $1 million Powerball prize
A Duluth Powerball ticket worth $1 million leads several major Georgia Lottery wins across North Georgia, with additional prizes ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.
Walker County man convicted of 2016 killing once ruled a suicide
A Walker County jury convicted Marshall Payne of the 2016 killing of Donald Fickey Jr., a case first ruled a suicide until new evidence led investigators to reopen it years later.
Mother, toddler killed in deadly Chattooga County house fire identified
Officials identified 32-year-old Natalie Cropper and her 2-year-old daughter as the victims of an Oct. 5 house fire in Chattooga County.
Concerns rise over foster care cuts tied to rising costs, shutdown fallout
Georgia Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver is raising concerns after state officials confirmed rising foster care costs and the federal shutdown created a major budget shortfall, forcing changes to DFCS service delivery.
Peachtree City man accused of using AI to create child sexual abuse images
Police say a Peachtree City man used artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse images from real photos of a victim he knew.
Atlanta small businesses hope for big boost holiday shopping
Atlanta small businesses are hoping Black Friday and Small Business Saturday bring a crucial holiday boost as Invest Atlanta urges residents to shop local amid falling consumer confidence.
Missing Georgia 2-month-old found safe in Nashville
A missing 2-month-old from Clayton County was safely located in Nashville, where police arrested the child’s biological father.
Woman charged after shooting DeKalb County officer during hostage call
A Riverdale woman accused of shooting a DeKalb County officer during a hostage call has been charged with multiple felonies, including aggravated assault and firearm offenses, the GBI says.
Gainesville may sue after GHSA upholds player suspensions
Gainesville is considering legal action after GHSA upheld suspensions for 35 players involved in last week’s playoff brawl.
Conyers police lieutenant arrested, accused of theft by deception
GBI agents arrested Conyers Police Lt. Jesus Cadena on theft by deception charges, accusing him of using his position to secure a donation for personal use; he’s on leave pending an internal review.
Tuesday storms: Another strong round of storms expected Tuesday afternoon
Storms could cause significant travel delays across Georgia on Tuesday, including at Atlanta’s airport, before clearing out overnight and giving way to a cool, clear Thanksgiving.
41 Brunswick football players suspended, school fined $5K
41 players suspended. Brunswick High says it accepts the GHSA’s ruling and will comply with all sanctions.
4 Gainesville football players reinstated; dozens still suspended
The Georgia High School Association upheld the bulk of its player suspensions Tuesday morning, keeping dozens of Gainesville athletes sidelined following a benches-clearing brawl.
Man shot multiple times on Lavista Road Monday night
A man was seriously injured after being shot multiple times Monday night in the 3700 block of Lavista Road.