Georgia launches trafficking training before World Cup

Georgia officials announced a new anti-human trafficking training program ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Mayor Dickens to sign firefighters union agreement

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens plans to sign the firefighters union collective bargaining agreement on May 11 after more than a year of delays.

Georgia gas spikes again: 'These prices are ridiculous'

Georgia drivers are seeing a sharp rise in gas prices as conflict in the Middle East continues to impact fuel costs.

North Gwinnett High School threat determined to be a hoax Tuesday

North Gwinnett High School was placed on a hard lockdown Tuesday morning after a threatening phone call that police later determined was a hoax.

DeKalb County schools delay plan to close dozens of schools

DeKalb County school officials are delaying a project that proposed closing or converting more than 20 schools after facing intense parent criticism.

Starving horses ate rocks to survive in Cobb County

Cobb County law enforcement officers are searching for a woman wanted on animal cruelty charges after investigators found two horses neglected and starving.

Cherokee man gets 25 years for abusing young child

A man will serve 25 years in prison for the long-term sexual abuse of his former girlfriend's child in Cherokee County.

Trump pauses plan to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz, says 'great progress' made toward deal

The U.S. announced Monday that American forces have cleared a route that will allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and get around Iran’s effective closure of the vital shipping lane.

How this 18-month-old dog protects Coweta County

The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office is introducing a new bomb detection K9 to its ranks to help secure schools and public gatherings.

Forest Park man arrested with illegal rifle near New York college

A metro Atlanta man is facing multiple felony charges after police say they found an illegal rifle in his car near a college campus in Loudonville, New York.

'Vote like never before': The urgent call from Atlanta faith leaders

Georgia faith leaders and voting rights advocates gathered in Fulton County on Tuesday to issue a "clarion call" for massive voter turnout.

3 'Sloth World' sloths rescued from Florida warehouse have died: What we know

The Central Florida Zoo announced Tuesday the death of Dumpling, one of 13 Sloth World sloths brought under its care in critical condition after being kept in a warehouse on International Drive.

Douglas County probate records spark investigation into coroner

A state council is investigating the Douglas County coroner after records showed eight deputy coroners were never officially sworn into office.

DeKalb victory: Judge blocks State Election Board rule changes

A DeKalb County Superior Court judge ruled in favor of local government officials last week, stopping the State Election Board from implementing several new election rules.

Hall County deputies arrest woman for stealing from 93-year-old

A woman from Sautee-Nacoochee is facing several felony charges after allegedly taking advantage of a 93-year-old Hoschton woman she had cared for.