Cartersville shooting: Deputy opens fire near Highway 20 overpass

A Bartow County deputy was involved in a shooting along Canton Highway, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed.

Georgia man posed as adult film star to scam NFL, NBA athletes while on house arrest: Feds

A Buford man was denied bond last week as he awaits trial after being accused of targeting professional athletes in a two-pronged scheme and sex-trafficking a woman in the process, all while in federal prison.

Shaquille O'Neal to cover funeral costs for 12-year-old who died after fight

Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal announced on Tuesday that he will be covering the funeral costs for Jada West, a 12-year-old girl who died following an altercation at a school bus stop.

Gov. Kemp suspends Hall County sheriff accused of DUI

Gov. Brian Kemp suspended a Georgia sheriff on Tuesday after he was allegedly caught driving drunk last month.

5 years after EF-4 tornado, Newnan honors 'Seasons of Strength' and recovery

This weekend, a stage performance will share the personal stories of survivors to mark the fifth anniversary of the EF-4 tornado that devastated Newnan.

Former financial advisor used stolen $10M to build Vinings mansion

A former investment advisor from Lithia Springs pleaded guilty to wire fraud after stealing nearly $10 million from an elderly client.

Did you feel that? Small earthquake in North Georgia

A magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck Northwest Georgia near Varnell and Dalton on Monday afternoon.

EF-0 tornado spins across DeKalb County leaving teen trapped in home

A tornado packing 75 mph winds touched down in DeKalb County during severe weather this week, trapping a teen inside his home and narrowly missing another resident in bed, the National Weather Service confirmed on Tuesday.

Suspect arrested after shooting at Mableton gas station

A man has been arrested days after a shooting at a Mableton gas station left another man injured, according to Cobb County police.

Georgia military member looking for temporary animal foster

A Georgia service member is partnering with Operation Foster to find a temporary home for their 4-year-old Cane Corso, Kyro.

Atlanta women convicted of stealing $10M from Amazon

Two women from Atlanta have been convicted of using employment by Amazon to steal nearly $10 million through a fraud scheme involving fake vendors and invoices.

City locks Social Circle ICE facility's utility box

Social Circle City Manager Eric Taylor has placed a lock on water meters at a proposed ICE detention facility due to critical sewer capacity concerns.

Gas prices jump again overnight in Georgia

Gas prices are climbing rapidly across Georgia as global oil markets react to ongoing geopolitical tensions, pushing costs higher for drivers statewide.