Federal task force created to target leaks to news media

The Department of Defense, alongside the Department of Justice, announced on Monday a joint partnership to launch a new task force to investigate and prosecute leaks of sensitive War Department information to the news media. 

Black bears keep roaming metro Atlanta neighborhoods

Police agencies across metro Atlanta have reported several black bear sightings in recent weeks, including in Smyrna, Newnan, Senoia and Spalding County.

Second arrest made in downtown Athens shooting

A 21-year-old man faces felony charges after a downtown Athens shooting damaged several local businesses along East Clayton Street last week.

Warnock, Dickens tout housing bill in Adamsville

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens gathered in Adamsville on Monday to celebrate a new federal housing measure aimed at limiting the ability of large investment firms to purchase single-family homes.

Former High Museum COO pleads guilty to federal fraud charge

The former chief operating officer of the High Museum of Art has pleaded guilty in Atlanta after federal prosecutors accused him of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the cultural institution.

The overlooked obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs

Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.

Woman reportedly assaulted walking in Norcross, police seek man

Gwinnett County police are searching for a man they say assaulted a woman while she was out walking in Norcross earlier this month.

Gwinnett police hunt for suspect in Norcross domestic homicide

Gwinnett County police are searching for a 25-year-old man after a woman was found dead inside a Norcross apartment complex last week.

Sarah Grace Patrick: Defense lawyer asks for continuance

Sarah Grace Patrick appeared in court Monday morning in Carroll County as attorneys prepare for the start of her double murder trial next month.

31-year-old father of 7 shot, killed in Griffin park during gathering

A 31-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday night during a gathering at a Griffin park, prompting a police investigation, authorities said.

Lil Toonk arrested on Fulton County homicide warrant

A Georgia music artist was arrested Saturday night after deputies tracked him down on an outstanding Fulton County homicide warrant, according to officials.

Gas prices climb in Georgia as global tensions persist

Atlanta gas prices rose nearly 5 cents in the past week, while prices increased across much of Georgia and the nation.

Atlanta weather: Storms stick around before summer heat roars back

North Georgia is in for another round of unsettled weather this week, although a brief break from the typical July heat will provide some relief over the next few days.

Reported shooting on Browns Mill Road; 1 seriously hurt

Emergency crews responded to a Stonecrest road shooting call Sunday night, leading them to discover one person with serious injuries.

Midtown scaffold collapse adds to growing concern over abandoned site

A collapsed scaffolding walkway at an abandoned high-rise development caused traffic delays Sunday and prompted renewed safety demands from Midtown Atlanta residents.

Kroger and USO host food drive at Powers Ferry Kroger

A busy grocery store parking lot transformed into a hub of community support Sunday afternoon as neighbors joined forces to tackle hunger within the military community.