Medical plane crash in New Mexico kills 4, FAA says

A small medical aircraft crashed near Ruidoso, New Mexico, on Thursday morning, killing all four people on board.

Four sentenced in metro Atlanta drug trafficking case

Four people were sentenced in a federal drug trafficking and money laundering case tied to metro Atlanta.

Feds: Guns bought in Georgia were headed to Mexico

A Fayetteville man and his wife pleaded guilty in a federal case involving illegal firearm possession and gun trafficking.

Operation targets crime in North Georgia forests, multiple arrests made

Federal, state and local agencies conducted a large criminal interdiction operation across forest lands in northeast Georgia and neighboring states.

Social Circle sues DHS, ICE over planned detention facility

The City of Social Circle filed a federal lawsuit to block a proposed 10,000-bed ICE detention facility, citing catastrophic infrastructure and safety concerns.

Florida alligator caught on video eating smaller gator at Gatorland

Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.

Tulsi Gabbard’s office denies Florida lawmaker’s claim of CIA raid seizing JFK, MKUltra documents

Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna claimed the CIA raided the office of Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, seizing various files related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy and Project MKUltra. 

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 15-17, 2026

From concerts and festivals to soccer watch parties and family-friendly events, there’s plenty happening around metro Atlanta this weekend.

Florida deputy survives stabbing after man tries to kill him, sheriff's office says

A Florida deputy, Robert Fitch, was attacked and stabbed several times when responding to a call on May 13. Detectives say the reported stabber was trying to kill Deputy Fitch.

Drought intensifies in Georgia ahead of 90-degree weekend

Georgia faces intensifying drought conditions and near-record heat as 31% of the state enters an exceptional drought ahead of a 90-degree weekend.

18-year-old arrested for killing 38-year-old in DeKalb County

DeKalb County Police Department said an 18-year-old is facing a murder charge after a deadly stabbing late Wednesday night in DeKalb County.

'Scientology  Speedrun' trend comes to Sandy Springs

A 20-year-old was arrested in Sandy Springs for participating in the "Scientology Speedrun" social media trend involving unauthorized entry into Church buildings.

Ex-Georgia warden indicted in prison gang scheme

Former Smith State Prison Warden Brian Adams has been indicted in connection with an alleged contraband smuggling operation tied to a prison gang.

Unsafe blue-green algae bloom reported at Lake Allatoona

Officials are responding to a blue-green algae bloom at Lake Allatoona near Red Top Mountain Park Marina after the bloom was identified on May 7.

Athens Rock Lobsters moving to SPHL next season

The Athens Rock Lobsters announced Wednesday the franchise will move to the Southern Professional Hockey League beginning with the 2026-27 season.