2 arrested after accidental gun discharge at Clayton County Walmart

Two people are facing charges after a weapon was accidentally discharged inside a Clayton County Walmart on Wednesday afternoon, according to police.

Former DeKalb superintendent indicted in domestic assault case

A grand jury has indicted a former DeKalb County Schools Superintendent in a domestic assault case on Tuesday, according to court documents.

Man arrested in deadly DUI Cobb County crash, police say

A man is now facing charges in a deadly DUI crash in Cobb County that happened Tuesday night, according to police.

Missing 16-year-old rescued as Georgia authorities uncover sex trafficking case

Georgia officials charged a Hephzibah man Tuesday following a multi-agency investigation into the sexual exploitation and trafficking of a missing 16-year-old girl in Richmond County.

Lifelong resident named new DeKalb County Fire Rescue Chief

DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Cochran-Johnson appointed Melvin K. Carter as Chief of DeKalb County Fire Rescue on Wednesday.

Woman sentenced in 2022 roommate shooting over kitchen items

An argument over where to place kitchen items led to a 2022 shooting that has now resulted in a multi-year sentence for a Clayton County woman.

Man shot in buttocks during argument in northwest Atlanta

A man was hospitalized after being shot in the buttocks during an early morning argument in northwest Atlanta.

Former Gwinnett track coach accused of stealing booster funds

A former Parkview High track coach and teacher was arrested and accused of stealing and mismanaging funds from the team's booster club, according to a letter to parents.

Explosives end tense 14-hour southwest Atlanta standoff

A 53-year-old man was taken into custody Wednesday after an hours-long barricade at a southwest Atlanta home ended peacefully.

Mother and daughter win medals years after kidney transplant surgery

Atlanta mother and daughter pair Nancy and Kelly Zimmerman win medals at Transplant Games after two life-saving kidney donations.