Hundreds of soccer fans gather at Decatur Watchfest for World Cup

The FIFA World Cup 2026 excitement packed Decatur Square as hundreds of fans gathered at Decatur Watchfest for a multi-match viewing party.

How new tips broke open a 30-year-old Hazlehurst church murder case

Zachary B. Harper, 47, was charged with felony murder and malice murder for the 1996 killing of 54-year-old Pastor James Hand in Hazlehurst.

Joystick Gamebar sets final day of service on Edgewood Avenue

Joystick Gamebar is moving away from its long-time home on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta after operating there for nearly 14 years.

Gunfire at a rural crossroads country store leaves one woman critically injured

A Meriwether County sheriff's deputy arrested a Greenville man after he allegedly shot a woman in the head outside a rural gas station last Sunday.

Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship

Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.

Georgia gang unit secures three convictions in DeKalb County

A state gang unit and local police secured convictions against three street gang members following a series of weapons offenses in DeKalb County.

GBI dismantles Mexican-based drug ring in DeKalb County

State agents dismantled a major DeKalb County drug ring linked to a Mexican network supplying methamphetamine.

Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools

The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.

Prowler reported peeping into windows in Athens: 'Remain alert'

Police are searching for a suspect accused of peeping into windows and entering at least one home near the University of Georgia campus.

Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans

Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries. 

Nancy Guthrie: TMZ receives new email claiming to have video evidence of suspect

A person claiming to know the identity of Nancy Guthrie's abductors has contacted TMZ again. The message claims a secured phone holds videos, photos, names, and ages of the suspects.

Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles

A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.

Motorcyclist killed in high-speed crash on I-20 in Atlanta

A motorcyclist was killed Friday in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 eastbound near McDaniel Street, according to the Atlanta Police Department.