Lightning strike leaves 5 Marietta apartment units in shambles

A Marietta family is picking up the pieces after a late-night lightning strike triggered a fast-moving fire that damaged multiple apartment units.

Woman dies at hospital after shooting, Atlanta police investigating

A shooting turned fatal after a wounded woman was driven to an Atlanta hospital in a private vehicle and died from their injuries, police said.

Atlanta man sentenced to prison for federal mail fraud

An Atlanta man will spend 14 years behind bars after using a fake federal agent persona to scam elderly investors out of nearly $1 million, federal prosecutors announced Monday.

16-year-old found dead days after southwest Atlanta shooting

A Fourth of July shooting has turned fatal after Atlanta investigators searching the scene discovered a deceased teenager two days later, authorities said.

Sandy Springs police arrest suspect disguised as delivery driver

A man disguised as an Amazon delivery driver faces multiple charges after a vehicle owner caught him breaking into her car on a security camera feed, Sandy Springs police said.

Paulding County man jailed after agents find explicit child media

A Paulding County man is behind bars after a fast-moving state and local investigation uncovered more than 100 explicit images of children on his personal devices.

1-year-old girl dies after Mustang hits concrete culvert on GA 100

A 1-year-old girl died from her injuries Sunday following a single-vehicle wreck at a Polk County intersection over the weekend.

Witness recounts scary moment tree fell on Six Flags guests

A witness recounted the frightening moment a torrential downpour sent tree limbs crashing down on four guests at Six Flags Over Georgia Sunday evening.

Video shows damaged Tesla in alleged Paul Pelosi hit-and-run

Newly released video shows the damage to a parked Tesla following an alleged hit-and-run crash involving Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in Yountville.

Kerr Kriisa, former NCAA basketball star, arrested for alleged fraud scheme

Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been accused of fraudulently obtaining nearly $2.2 million from two victims. Here's what to know.

Atlanta worker hospitalized after tree hits bucket truck

An investigation is underway after a falling tree struck a lift vehicle Monday, sending a worker falling from a bucket truck near Central Park Place.

Lake Geneva boat accident, 3 kids drowned after vessel capsized

After three children died in a boat accident on Geneva Lake, investigators have released new details about the victims and what happened on the water.

17-year-old killed after Gainesville's Fourth of July event identified

Gainesville police are asking for the public's help after a 17-year-old was killed and another person was injured following the city's Independence Day celebration.

Trump confirms a helipad is being built on the White House lawn

Another project will be getting underway at the White House with President Trump confirming Monday that a helipad is being built on the south lawn.

19 New Jersey deaths linked to extreme heat

Millions of people across the world have been experiencing an unusual and unbearable hot and humid summer as temperatures have impacted various regions since the start of 2026. 

Marketplace sale ends in Atlanta armed robbery, carjacking

Atlanta police are searching for an individual accused of robbing a man during an online Marketplace transaction.

Lauren Bennett, 'Party Rock Anthem' singer, dies

Singer Lauren Bennett, best known for her vocals on LMFAO's global hit "Party Rock Anthem," has died, her former band G.R.L. revealed.