I-285 roadwork closure: Lanes reopen at 5 a.m. Monday

A major section of I-285 began to reopen at 5 a.m. Monday after an extensive highway reconstruction project.

DeKalb task force holds 4th annual missing persons and DNA event

The DeKalb County Cold Case Task Force hosted its fourth annual missing persons and DNA event Sunday in Avondale Estates to gather DNA samples and help families of missing people find answers.

Two Navy jets crash during Idaho air show; All 4 crew members survive

Four crew members safely ejected after two Navy jets collided during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho on Sunday.

GOP plan to help pay for White House ballroom dealt big blow

A proposed billion-dollar plan to increase security at the White House campus and help pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom suffered a major setback by failing to meet the criteria to be included in the upcoming Republican budget bill.

Cassidy's loss marks latest Trump purge. What it means for the GOP

Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.

Athens woman sentenced after threatening to kill couples trying to adopt

An Athens woman was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison Sunday after prosecutors said she used stolen identities to torment couples seeking to adopt a baby.

Polk County 911 service restored after outage

Polk County emergency services have been restored to normal after operating under a phone service disruption Sunday, prompting officials to activate backup calling lines and reroute calls to a neighboring county.

Shots fired near Troup County high school football game

Spectators and players were locked down inside a Troup County stadium Friday night following a shooting in a neighborhood near the high school football game.

USS Gerald R. Ford returns home after record 326-day deployment

The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16 after completing a record-breaking 326-day deployment.

Swatch, AP watch collab gets massive crowds, police respond at multiple stores

A limited watch launch between Swatch and AP prompted crowds in the hundreds at stores and malls across the country Saturday, with some getting so rowdy that arrests were made.

Alex Murdaugh retrial could bring potential death penalty

Prosecutors could seek the death penalty against Alex Murdaugh if he is found guilty again at a new trial after the state Supreme Court overturned his murder convictions.

Hall County sheriff's suspension extended after new arrest

Governor Brian Kemp has extended the suspension of Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch following a second traffic arrest in Dawson County.

Four people injured in downtown Atlanta shooting

Atlanta police are searching for suspects after a shooting in the area of Forsyth Street left four people injured.

Portion of I-285 closed this weekend | Need to know

Drivers should prepare for major delays this weekend as GDOT shuts down all lanes of I-285 in Fulton County for bridge and pavement repairs.

Woodstock jewelry store break-in: Suspect caught targeting same store twice

The Woodstock Police Department arrested a traveling burglar Thursday morning after he allegedly broke into a local business with a crowbar.

Hantavirus monitoring ends in Atlanta as Emory University Hospital releases patients

Two patients monitored inside a specialized biocontainment unit following a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship were safely discharged Friday from Emory University Hospital.

Fallen law enforcement officers honored with Bremen memorial wall

The city of Bremen unveiled a new memorial wall on Friday to honor fallen law enforcement officers and first responders.