Democrat Graham Platner exits Maine Senate race amid scandal

The Democratic candidate for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat, who had withstood multiple controversies in recent months, announced that he would be dropping out of the race following a sexual assault allegation.

Georgia prison inmate sentenced for trafficking fentanyl from China

A Georgia inmate and his co-conspirator will serve significant time in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and synthetic designer drugs from China.

New ranking shows the top cities for renters in America

A new report is ranking the best U.S. cities for renters in 2026 – and here's which cities dominate the list.

Former DeKalb County officer charged in Avondale Estates backyard shooting

A DeKalb County police officer faces involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct charges following a deadly shooting in Avondale Estates.

Dog killed as Cobb County deputy serves warrant

A Cobb County Sheriff's Office deputy shot and killed a dog in Cobb County while serving an arrest warrant Wednesday.

Why Americans are flocking to this Florida retirement hot spot

New construction and a softening condo market in this county have stabilized home prices at a $487K median listing despite surging demand.

Southern Sky Fireworks fires technician after short Troup display

A vendor apologized and issued a partial refund to Troup County after a holiday fireworks show lasted less than half its scheduled time, sparking widespread outrage among attendees.

Bond denied for DeKalb murder suspect in Memorial Drive shooting

A man accused of killing a person behind a DeKalb County tire shop will stay in jail for now after making his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon.

Uber drivers in Atlanta report earnings slashed in half due to AI vehicles

Atlanta rideshare drivers report drastic earnings drops and corporate displacement one year after Waymo launched its autonomous vehicle fleet.

Douglas County leaders just killed a massive data center project

Douglas County leaders rejected a massive data center development following an intense public hearing filled with heavy community pushback.

Florida federal judge orders DHS to restore voter database access to 4 states: Reports

A federal judge ordered the Department of Homeland Security to continue giving four Republican-led states access to a voter citizenship verification database, defying a previous order originally blocking access.

From license plates to cigarettes: What police see from above

Atlanta Police helicopters are giving officers a unique high-tech advantage when fighting crime and managing large crowds across the city.

Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'over;' US strikes Iran for 2nd time

Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has raised questions about whether the two sides will resume all out war. 

5.5x the limit: Driver had potentially deadly BAC, troopers say

The driver registered a 0.441 BAC, which is more than 5½ times the legal limit, according to a post from state law enforcement.

DOJ: Missouri man pleads guilty to running dog fighting operation, US Marshals rescue 16 dogs from his home

A Kansas City, Missouri man is facing a federal prison sentence and fine after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says he plead guilty to running a dog fighting operation and illegally possessing a firearm after a felony conviction.

Atlanta's Jermaine Dupri sues Sony Music for $18 million

Atlanta music icon Jermaine Dupri has filed a massive $18 million federal lawsuit accusing Sony Music of quietly withholding decades of royalties earned from his legendary catalog of hits.

Victims in deadly Cobb County domestic shooting identified

Police arrested a man Tuesday night after a domestic dispute escalated into a deadly shooting that left one woman dead and another man hospitalized.

Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

Justin Bieber is joining the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, adding another major name to a lineup that already includes Madonna, Shakira and BTS.