Douglasville high school senior achieves rare perfect SAT score

Korry Sessoms, 17, scored a perfect 1600 on the SAT college entrance exam, placing him in the top 99+ percentile group.

I-285 closure: More weekend closures set to impact traffic in Atlanta

Atlanta drivers should expect extreme travel delays as the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) crews close all northbound and southbound lanes on I-285 in southwest Fulton County.

Judge clears use of police interview in trial for man accused of murdering Tupac Shakur

A judge ruled that a 2008 interview with Duane “Keffe D" Davis can be used in his upcoming trial in August. Davis is charged with murder in rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing.

2 arrested in 31-year-old father's shooting death at Griffin park

On Wednesday, Griffin Police arrested Kenijay Ponder and Josiah Starks in connection with a deadly shooting that happened on July 11.

Wanted man arrested after swatting call sparks Conyers standoff

Conyers police report that a standoff involving a barricaded individual in the Park Circle area has concluded with the suspect in custody

US Postal Service unveils new series of 10 Barbie Doll stamps

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is honoring Barbie with a new series of 10 forever stamps in different careers — a registered nurse, surgeon, astronaut, firefighter, paleontologist, sign language teacher, robotics engineer, judge, soccer player, and musical artist.  

Medicare Part D subsidy program will end in 2027: Here’s what to know

A subsidy program under Medicare Part D, which provides prescription drug coverage for millions of Americans through private insurance plans, will be discontinued in 2027.

Former UGA player goes viral after buying stranger's groceries

A simple trip to the grocery store turned into a viral story of generosity when New Orleans Saints rookie Christen Miller stepped in to buy a stranger's groceries.

University says gunman's terrorism-related history was unknown before campus attack

A report released this week found that law enforcement officials did not inform Old Dominion University of a student’s terrorism-related criminal history before he began shooting at the Virginia campus. 

15-year-old arrested in Constitution Lakes Park double homicide

A 15-year-old teen is facing murder charges after two men were found shot to death outside a vehicle at a DeKalb County park.

White County storm damage leads to road closures, power outages

A fierce severe thunderstorm system pounded White County on Tuesday night, packing high winds that knocked out power, brought down trees across five major roads and triggered an emergency tornado warning.

Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment 111 times, declines to testify at Senate hearing on COVID-19

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, and declined to answer questions during Wednesday's Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

See 'The Odyssey' in IMAX 70mm at Mall of Georgia in Buford

The Regal Mall of Georgia in Buford is giving local moviegoers an exclusive home-state opportunity to watch Christopher Nolan's new star-studded film, "The Odyssey," in premium 70mm IMAX format.

Governor to Mitch McConnell: 'Address the people of Kentucky ... or resign'

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling on Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell to either prove he’s able to fulfill his duties after a long hospital stay or resign from office.

Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' in DC services

Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his generation’s most influential U.S. politicians, was remembered Tuesday in Washington as "a true American original."