NW Georgia lawmaker apologizes for blackface photo

A northwest Georgia lawmaker facing re-election is apologizing after a photo surfaced showing him accused of wearing blackface while impersonating rapper Kanye West.

Babysitter denied bond in child’s death; 2 now sought

The babysitter charged with death of 3-year-old on Easter Sunday has been denied bond and police are looking for her son and another person who may have been present during the incident.

Atlanta police investigate deadly shooting near I-75

A 34-year-old woman died at a hospital after being found shot Tuesday evening near Interstate 75.

Cobb County awarded $1.7M grant for World Cup safety

Cobb County received $1.7 million from the Department of Homeland Security for World Cup safety.

Former Atlanta High Museum exec to plead guilty in $500K theft

A former High Museum of Art executive was arraigned in federal court Tuesday on charges that he embezzled more than $500,000 from the institution.

Man shot by ICE in California charged with assault on federal officer

The Department of Justice on Tuesday charged a man shot by ICE seven times in California last week with an assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon – in this case, his car reversing and then making a hard U-turn.

Officer aids Atlanta shooting victim on way to hospital

A man is recovering at a local hospital after he was shot in southwest Atlanta and flagged down officers for help on his way to the hospital.

Georgia governor candidates to hold town hall in Atlanta

Multiple candidates for Georgia governor will gather for a town hall at Georgia State University this Saturday.

Protesters rally in Athens during JD Vance visit to UGA area

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Akins Ford Arena in Athens Tuesday to rally against the Trump administration and Vice President JD Vance's appearance.

See the plans for 'Midtown Green' cultural space in Atlanta

Midtown Alliance leaders revealed a bold vision for "Midtown Green," a massive new public space designed to become a landmark cultural destination.

Justice Dept. urges court to toss out convictions of Proud Boys, Oath Keepers in Jan. 6 attacks

The U.S. Department of Justice wants an appellate court to throw out the convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were found guilty of seditious conspiracy in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.

JD Vance talks Iran 'grand bargain' and housing at Georgia event

Vice President JD Vance joined Turning Point USA in Athens to discuss the administration's economic and foreign policy goals.

USG approves tuition increase for Georgia college students

College will cost slightly more for Georgia students next year after the University System of Georgia approved a small tuition increase on Tuesday.

TSA agents in Georgia get utility relief during federal shutdown

Federal transportation security agents living in Georgia won’t have to worry about their lights or heat being cut off as the partial government shutdown continues.

78 'worst of the worst' fugitives off metro Atlanta streets

U.S. Marshals and local police arrested 78 violent fugitives during a three-week crackdown in Clayton County and metro Atlanta.

Coweta deputies arrest 4 in Georgia Power plant burglary

Four people are behind bars after a lucky break during a traffic stop led Coweta County investigators to a group accused of targeting a Georgia Power facility.