SWAT teams from Florida, New York, and Texas taking part in UAE SWAT Challenge 2026

Police agencies from around the world will once again showcase their tactical skills at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Challenge hosted by the Dubai Police.

Community honoring fallen and injured Gwinnett police officers

A growing memorial continues to draw people to the Gwinnett County Police Department's headquarters on Monday, as the community pauses to remember a police officer killed in the line of duty.

Tuskegee basketball coach briefly detained after game at Morehouse College

Tuskegee University men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor was briefly detained by police and led off the court in handcuffs following his team’s road loss to Morehouse College in Atlanta on Saturday night.

Tara Baker's murder trial: Opening statements given in trial of Edrick Faust

The long-awaited trial of a man accused in the 2001 killing of a University of Georgia law student finally got underway on Monday morning in Athens.

Portion of Covington Highway closed due to water main break

Commuters in the Lithonia and downtown areas are facing significant delays Monday morning due to infrastructure issues and collisions.

18-year-old shot in back inside home in southwest Atlanta

An overnight shooting in southwest Atlanta has left an 18-year-old woman in surgery after a bullet pierced the wall of her home and struck her in the back.

Boyfriend accused of stabbing woman at Clarkston apartment

Clarkston police are investigating after a woman was fatally stabbed early Sunday morning at an apartment complex.

Ancient disease poised to become second ever to be eradicated: The Carter Center

2025 saw the lowest number of human Guinea worm cases ever recorded, a year after the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, who often spoke of his desire to see the disease eradicated.

Police investigating fatal shooting at Austell home

Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Sunday morning at a home on Brightmore Drive, officials said.

Trump plans to close Kennedy Center for 2 years starting July 4

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.

Bitter cold leads several North Georgia schools to close on Monday

As a bitter cold grips North Georgia, several schools, including some in metro Atlanta, have decided to either cancel class or have a virtual learning day.

Juvenile shot by Clayton deputy after alleged carjacking

One juvenile was shot, and another was tased on Saturday night after the pair allegedly carjacked a woman and led law enforcement on a vehicle chase near Rex.

Alex Pretti shooting: Federal officers who fired shots identified in records: report

Two federal agents who fired shots in the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last weekend have been identified in government records, according to a ProPublica report.

Gwinnett police identify officer killed, second officer wounded in hotel shooting

Gwinnett County Police Chief J.D. McClure has identified an officer who was killed and another who was injured during an "unprovoked attack" at a Holiday Inn Express on Sunday morning.