Four sentenced in metro Atlanta drug trafficking case
Four people were sentenced in a federal drug trafficking and money laundering case tied to metro Atlanta.
Four people were sentenced in a federal drug trafficking and money laundering case tied to metro Atlanta.
Feds: Guns bought in Georgia were headed to Mexico
A Fayetteville man and his wife pleaded guilty in a federal case involving illegal firearm possession and gun trafficking.
A Fayetteville man and his wife pleaded guilty in a federal case involving illegal firearm possession and gun trafficking.
Operation targets crime in North Georgia forests, multiple arrests made
Federal, state and local agencies conducted a large criminal interdiction operation across forest lands in northeast Georgia and neighboring states.
Federal, state and local agencies conducted a large criminal interdiction operation across forest lands in northeast Georgia and neighboring states.
Social Circle sues DHS, ICE over planned detention facility
The City of Social Circle filed a federal lawsuit to block a proposed 10,000-bed ICE detention facility, citing catastrophic infrastructure and safety concerns.
The City of Social Circle filed a federal lawsuit to block a proposed 10,000-bed ICE detention facility, citing catastrophic infrastructure and safety concerns.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 15-17, 2026
From concerts and festivals to soccer watch parties and family-friendly events, there’s plenty happening around metro Atlanta this weekend.
From concerts and festivals to soccer watch parties and family-friendly events, there’s plenty happening around metro Atlanta this weekend.
Drought intensifies in Georgia ahead of 90-degree weekend
Georgia faces intensifying drought conditions and near-record heat as 31% of the state enters an exceptional drought ahead of a 90-degree weekend.
Georgia faces intensifying drought conditions and near-record heat as 31% of the state enters an exceptional drought ahead of a 90-degree weekend.
18-year-old arrested for killing 38-year-old in DeKalb County
DeKalb County Police Department said an 18-year-old is facing a murder charge after a deadly stabbing late Wednesday night in DeKalb County.
DeKalb County Police Department said an 18-year-old is facing a murder charge after a deadly stabbing late Wednesday night in DeKalb County.
Six qualify for special election to replace David Scott in 13th district
Six candidates have officially qualified for the special election to fill Georgia’s 13th Congressional District seat.
Six candidates have officially qualified for the special election to fill Georgia’s 13th Congressional District seat.
'Scientology Speedrun' trend comes to Sandy Springs
A 20-year-old was arrested in Sandy Springs for participating in the "Scientology Speedrun" social media trend involving unauthorized entry into Church buildings.
A 20-year-old was arrested in Sandy Springs for participating in the "Scientology Speedrun" social media trend involving unauthorized entry into Church buildings.
Ex-Georgia warden indicted in prison gang scheme
Former Smith State Prison Warden Brian Adams has been indicted in connection with an alleged contraband smuggling operation tied to a prison gang.
Former Smith State Prison Warden Brian Adams has been indicted in connection with an alleged contraband smuggling operation tied to a prison gang.
Motorcyclist killed in collision on Stone Mountain Highway
A motorcyclist was killed in a collision early Thursday on Stone Mountain Highway, Gwinnett Police say.
A motorcyclist was killed in a collision early Thursday on Stone Mountain Highway, Gwinnett Police say.
Unsafe blue-green algae bloom reported at Lake Allatoona
Officials are responding to a blue-green algae bloom at Lake Allatoona near Red Top Mountain Park Marina after the bloom was identified on May 7.
Officials are responding to a blue-green algae bloom at Lake Allatoona near Red Top Mountain Park Marina after the bloom was identified on May 7.
Athens Rock Lobsters moving to SPHL next season
The Athens Rock Lobsters announced Wednesday the franchise will move to the Southern Professional Hockey League beginning with the 2026-27 season.
The Athens Rock Lobsters announced Wednesday the franchise will move to the Southern Professional Hockey League beginning with the 2026-27 season.
Children’s Healthcare expanding services in southwest metro Atlanta
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta announced plans to expand pediatric care access in southwest Atlanta and South Fulton County with a new clinic in Adamsville and future services planned in Union City.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta announced plans to expand pediatric care access in southwest Atlanta and South Fulton County with a new clinic in Adamsville and future services planned in Union City.
Neighbors 'fed up' with growing tent community in Mechanicsville
A Mechanicsville homeowner says a homeless encampment on Cooper Street is disrupting the neighborhood and remains unaddressed by the City of Atlanta.
A Mechanicsville homeowner says a homeless encampment on Cooper Street is disrupting the neighborhood and remains unaddressed by the City of Atlanta.
How a Cobb sergeant helped a baby arrive on his dad's birthday
Sgt. Jameel Fraser escorted a couple through heavy traffic to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Wednesday, clearing a path for a woman to give birth just 30 minutes after arrival.
Sgt. Jameel Fraser escorted a couple through heavy traffic to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Wednesday, clearing a path for a woman to give birth just 30 minutes after arrival.
Afternoon fight ends in critical stabbing near Atlanta's SoNo district
An afternoon stabbing left a man in critical condition on the edge of Atlanta’s SoNo neighborhood.
An afternoon stabbing left a man in critical condition on the edge of Atlanta’s SoNo neighborhood.
39-year-old man dies after April shooting in southeast Atlanta
A man who was shot several times in southeast Atlanta last month has died as the search for the shooter continues.
A man who was shot several times in southeast Atlanta last month has died as the search for the shooter continues.
Suspected darknet 'Dream Market' admin nabbed in international sting
The suspected main administrator of one of the darknet’s largest illicit marketplaces has been arrested nearly seven years after the site was shut down.
The suspected main administrator of one of the darknet’s largest illicit marketplaces has been arrested nearly seven years after the site was shut down.
Newnan volunteers pack 100 care packages for overseas troops
Volunteers and veterans in Newnan spent Wednesday packing over 100 care packages for troops serving overseas following a month-long donation drive.
Volunteers and veterans in Newnan spent Wednesday packing over 100 care packages for troops serving overseas following a month-long donation drive.