Best cities for new college grads in 2026, based on payroll data

As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.

Positive rabies test in Lithonia: What we know now

A dead cat recently found in the Lithonia area has tested positive for rabies, prompting a warning from DeKalb County health officials.

Tanner Horner sentenced to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand

After just a few hours of deliberation, jurors sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand in Wise County in 2022.

Grand jury indicts WHCD shooting suspect on 4 counts

A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against the man accused in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, adding a new charge. 

DOJ sues Denver over ban on certain firearms

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado alleging that the city unconstitutionally bans certain semi-automatic rifles.

'Ringleader' of child fight club sentenced to 30 days in jail

An Arkansas school director has been sentenced to jail and probation for orchestrating a child fight club. The sentencing follows allegations that the director acted as the "ringleader" of organized brawls between minors on school grounds.

'Storage Wars' Darrell Sheets manner of death revealed: Reports

Darrell Sheets’ manner of death has been released. He appeared in the long-running reality show "Storage Wars" and also made appearances on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."

Bear attack at Yellowstone injures 2 hikers

Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.

Gainesville woman faces 12 charges for allegedly injuring son

A Hall County woman is in jail without bond after deputies said she forcefully grabbed and injured her toddler son on multiple occasions last month.

Gas hits $4.50 nationwide; nearing $4 in metro Atlanta

The increase comes as prices have risen in all 50 states, with some of the sharpest jumps happening over the past week.

Military-trained fugitive accused of shooting wife eludes manhunt in rural woodlands

Federal and state agencies have converged on rural Tennessee to hunt for a military-trained fugitive accused of shooting his wife and vanishing into dense woodland.

Suspended Hall County sheriff arrested on new traffic violations

Suspended Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch was arrested in Dawson County Monday for allegedly violating his limited driving permit.

Douglas County juvenile facing 39 felony charges for car break-ins

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says a juvenile suspect is in custody following a string of vehicle break-ins reported over the past month.

2 bystanders shot during dispute near Midtown Atlanta lounge

Police are investigating after two people were shot Monday night near a restaurant and lounge in Midtown Atlanta.

NASA releases over 12,000 new Artemis II photos - See the amazing pictures of the moon

NASA’s Artemis II mission lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1, sending four astronauts on a 10-day mission into deep space, around the moon, and back to Earth.

DeKalb schools split assignment plan into two phases

DeKalb County Schools will address overcrowding in a new two-phase assignment plan following community feedback that the initial process felt "top-down."

Gwinnett officer arrested, relieved of duty after domestic dispute

A Gwinnett County police officer is off the job and facing criminal charges after authorities say she misused her position to stalk a former partner.

Doris Fisher, Gap co-founder, dies in San Francisco at 94

Doris Fisher, the woman who helped turn a single San Francisco blue jeans store into a global retail giant, has died. She was 94.