Inmate captured after escaping from Fulton County Jail, officials say
A law enforcement search has come to an end after an inmate named Demetrius Burkes was captured early Thursday morning, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
A law enforcement search has come to an end after an inmate named Demetrius Burkes was captured early Thursday morning, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
Rabun County ranks among nation's slowest for internet speeds
Rabun County is among the lowest-ranked counties in the country for internet speeds, according to a new study examining broadband and mobile phone data across the United States.
Rabun County is among the lowest-ranked counties in the country for internet speeds, according to a new study examining broadband and mobile phone data across the United States.
North Georgia weather: Thursday could feel like 100 degrees outside
Temperatures will climb into the 90s Thursday with the heat index reaching 100 degrees or higher for several hours.
Temperatures will climb into the 90s Thursday with the heat index reaching 100 degrees or higher for several hours.
$1.04 billion Powerball ticket sold in Illinois; $1M sold in Florida
Someone has won the $1 billion Powerball Jackpot in Illinois. Here are the winning numbers from the Aug. 12 drawing.
Someone has won the $1 billion Powerball Jackpot in Illinois. Here are the winning numbers from the Aug. 12 drawing.
2 dead, 1 injured after string of DeKalb County shootings overnight
Two men were killed in separate shootings less than 30 minutes apart Wednesday night in DeKalb County. Another man was wounded.
Two men were killed in separate shootings less than 30 minutes apart Wednesday night in DeKalb County. Another man was wounded.
Georgia players win prizes as $1.04B Powerball jackpot hits Illinois
Georgia didn't land the billion-dollar Powerball jackpot Wednesday night, but hundreds of players across the state still walked away with prizes.
Georgia didn't land the billion-dollar Powerball jackpot Wednesday night, but hundreds of players across the state still walked away with prizes.
University of Michigan to drop letter grades for some freshmen in 2027
The University of Michigan Ann Arbor is looking out for their students' mental health. So, they’re doing away with grades for some of them.
The University of Michigan Ann Arbor is looking out for their students' mental health. So, they’re doing away with grades for some of them.
Marietta council approves data center despite six-month moratorium
Marietta City Council voted 5-2 to approve a controversial 11-acre data center on Powers Ferry Place.
Marietta City Council voted 5-2 to approve a controversial 11-acre data center on Powers Ferry Place.
‘I will kill y'all’: Middle school student arrested for gun on Cobb campus
A student brought a gun to Campbell Middle School in Smyrna on Tuesday, just seven days into the new school year.
A student brought a gun to Campbell Middle School in Smyrna on Tuesday, just seven days into the new school year.
Former Dallas police 911 director accused of Flock camera misuse
A former Dallas Police Department 911 director was arrested and accused of misusing the Flock license plate reader system, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
A former Dallas Police Department 911 director was arrested and accused of misusing the Flock license plate reader system, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).
2 Lawrenceville men tied to prison drop plot, sheriff says
Two Lawrenceville men were arrested in central Georgia for an attempted prison drop in March, according to authorities.
Two Lawrenceville men were arrested in central Georgia for an attempted prison drop in March, according to authorities.
Driver pulls into Griffin nursing home for help during violent dispute
A man armed with a handgun was disarmed by deputies in the parking lot of Brightmoor Nursing Home on Georgia Highway 16 West.
A man armed with a handgun was disarmed by deputies in the parking lot of Brightmoor Nursing Home on Georgia Highway 16 West.
Man attacks teen girl after smashing through wall, Gainesville police say
Police arrested a 29-year-old man after he allegedly broke through drywall into a neighboring apartment and attacked a 15-year-old girl.
Police arrested a 29-year-old man after he allegedly broke through drywall into a neighboring apartment and attacked a 15-year-old girl.
Fallen tree blocks firefighters responding to fully-involved house fire
A fully involved residential structure fire broke out in the Harris Branch area.
A fully involved residential structure fire broke out in the Harris Branch area.
Fentanyl hidden in car batteries leads to federal prison sentence in Atlanta
Fentanyl hidden in car batteries led federal judges to sentence a Lawrenceville man to nine years in prison on Wednesday.
Fentanyl hidden in car batteries led federal judges to sentence a Lawrenceville man to nine years in prison on Wednesday.
Another arrest made in massive Villa Rica tire dumping case
Authorities charged a 51-year-old woman for knowingly allowing unlawful tire storage on her property in exchange for payment.
Authorities charged a 51-year-old woman for knowingly allowing unlawful tire storage on her property in exchange for payment.
South Carolina student gunned down at Gaffney bus stop
A 17-year-old South Carolina student was shot and killed Wednesday morning near a school bus stop.
A 17-year-old South Carolina student was shot and killed Wednesday morning near a school bus stop.
How you can help Colombia earthquake survivors from metro Atlanta
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit Colombia, leaving over 200 dead as a metro Atlanta restaurant collects relief supplies.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit Colombia, leaving over 200 dead as a metro Atlanta restaurant collects relief supplies.
4th suspect arrested after man found dead in Dog River Reservoir
A fourth suspect appeared in court following his arrest in connection with the gruesome murder and dismemberment of a man whose body was discovered in the Dog River Reservoir.
A fourth suspect appeared in court following his arrest in connection with the gruesome murder and dismemberment of a man whose body was discovered in the Dog River Reservoir.
Do you recognize him? Sandy Springs police release enhanced photos of wanted man
Sandy Springs police need help identifying a man wanted in a sexual battery investigation after releasing surveillance photos.
Sandy Springs police need help identifying a man wanted in a sexual battery investigation after releasing surveillance photos.