Man accused of traveling to Atlanta intending to kill former President Biden

Authorities arrested an Alabama man on Wednesday, accused of traveling to Atlanta two years ago with the intent to kill then-President Joe Biden, state prosecutors said. 

Woman shot by police at Cobb County police headquarters

GBI said Wednesday night that an officer shot 26-year-old Rebekah Patterson after she aimed at an officer and ignored multiple commands to put down her weapon.

Blaise Barnett kidnapper sentenced to 30 years for crime spree

Dieu Doumdje was sentenced to 30 years for the kidnapping of Blaise Barnett, an armed robbery of students, and aiding a DeKalb County Jail escape.

Shirley Raines, 'Beauty 2 The Streetz' founder, dies at 58

Beauty 2 The Streetz founder and activist Shirley Raines, affectionately known as "Ms. Shirley," has died, leaving behind a profound legacy of advocacy for the homeless in Los Angeles and Nevada.

1M vehicles recalled for defective car seat anchors; 40K in Georgia

CARFAX and NHTSA warn that 1 million U.S. vehicles have recalled car seat LATCH anchors. See how to check if your vehicle is one of 40,000 in Georgia affected.

Charlie Kirk murder: Attorneys for suspect Tyler Robinson don't want video of murder introduced as evidence

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, are asking a Utah judge to block video of the fatal shooting from being introduced as evidence at a hearing scheduled for Feb. 3.

Viral video shows man stomped during chaotic gas station brawl as teen is arrested

An Arkansas teenager is behind bars and another man is in the hospital with serious injuries after video of a brutal fight at a local gas station went viral last weekend. 

Rabun County man accused of shooting at utility workers

Deputies in Rabun County arrested a man on Tuesday, accused of threatening crews while they were working to restore power in Lakemont.

Federal Reserve keeps rate unchanged in 1st meeting of 2026

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged even as it's facing mounting pressure from President Trump to be lowered. Here's a look at what's ahead for the central bank in 2026.

Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K a year

Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.

Police: Burglar arrested on top of fridge left 9-year-old home alone

An Athens burglary suspect was arrested after being found on top of a freezer. Police said he left a 9-year-old child home alone during the crime.

GCPS addresses Kindergarten enrollment after bill introduced

Gwinnett County Public Schools is updating its kindergarten enrollment process for 2026 to improve consistency for 6-year-olds and families new to the district.

SweetWater 420 Fest announces 2026 lineup, new park location

SweetWater’s biggest music festival is back — and organizers say 2026 is all about great music, fresh air and more affordable tickets.

Roswell police seek help identifying woman who died in 2024

The Roswell Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a woman who died more than a year ago and whose name remains unknown.

Casting Call:  Kids castings, Tulsa King season 4, Netflix project in Atlanta

This week’s "Casting Call with Tess Hammock" includes paid opportunities for kids across multiple decades of looks, background roles for Tulsa King season four, a Netflix project seeking HBCU students and alumni, and a high-level government affairs job in Georgia’s entertainment industry.

US population growth slowest since COVID-19 pandemic

The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.

Cobb, DeKalb school districts warning students ICE walkouts

With more protests planned this week at metro Atlanta high schools, at least two school districts are warning students about possible consequences before they decide to take part in anti-ICE walkouts.