Florida AG warns NFL: Drop affirmative-action ‘Rooney Rule’ or face legal consequences
Florida’s chief law enforcement officer announced Wednesday that he will warn National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell that the NFL’s longstanding "Rooney Rule," mandating interviews of minority and ethnically diverse candidates, is illegal in the Sunshine State.
Florida’s chief law enforcement officer announced Wednesday that he will warn National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell that the NFL’s longstanding "Rooney Rule," mandating interviews of minority and ethnically diverse candidates, is illegal in the Sunshine State.
First grader dies in 'accidental' DeKalb shooting, family says
DeKalb County police are investigating the tragic death of a seven-year-old boy following what appears to be an accidental shooting overnight.
DeKalb County police are investigating the tragic death of a seven-year-old boy following what appears to be an accidental shooting overnight.
2 students injured on school bus, man shot in Atlanta
Two students were injured by flying glass after a stray bullet hit a school bus during a shooting in southwest Atlanta on Tuesday.
Two students were injured by flying glass after a stray bullet hit a school bus during a shooting in southwest Atlanta on Tuesday.
2 teens accused of murder after man found dead in Snellville crash
Two 18-year-olds are accused of murder after a man was found dead from a gunshot wound following a crash in unincorporated Snellville earlier this month.
Two 18-year-olds are accused of murder after a man was found dead from a gunshot wound following a crash in unincorporated Snellville earlier this month.
2025 saw record levels of solar, wind power in US: Here's where
Solar and wind power just hit record highs in the U.S. with explosive growth and plunging costs. Here’s which states are leading.
Solar and wind power just hit record highs in the U.S. with explosive growth and plunging costs. Here’s which states are leading.
Mississippi transfers newly discovered 1960s KKK materials to state archives
Mississippi officials have transferred a cache of newly rediscovered 1960s-era Ku Klux Klan materials from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Archives and History.
Mississippi officials have transferred a cache of newly rediscovered 1960s-era Ku Klux Klan materials from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Archives and History.
South Fulton officer arrested for allegedly assaulting domestic victim
South Fulton Police Officer Micheal Shealey Cockran has been arrested and faces firing after being charged with an on-duty sexual assault of a domestic violence victim.
South Fulton Police Officer Micheal Shealey Cockran has been arrested and faces firing after being charged with an on-duty sexual assault of a domestic violence victim.
Army raises enlistment age to 42, drops marijuana conviction rule
The United States Army has updated several rule changes for their enlistment qualifications, including the maximum age requirement as well as eliminating a marijuana conviction that impacted some potential recruits.
The United States Army has updated several rule changes for their enlistment qualifications, including the maximum age requirement as well as eliminating a marijuana conviction that impacted some potential recruits.
Fire reported at Rome senior living facility, residents evacuated
A fire at a senior living facility in Rome has been contained, and no injuries have been reported, officials said.
A fire at a senior living facility in Rome has been contained, and no injuries have been reported, officials said.
Pine Straw Scam: Carroll County issues warning of common scam
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a seasonal landscaping scam involving door-to-door offers for pine straw installation.
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a seasonal landscaping scam involving door-to-door offers for pine straw installation.
Army to test first-ever pilot optional Black Hawk helicopter amid major tech shift
The U.S. Army has taken a major step toward autonomous aviation after receiving its first Black Hawk helicopter capable of flying with or without a pilot onboard, the War Department has announced.
The U.S. Army has taken a major step toward autonomous aviation after receiving its first Black Hawk helicopter capable of flying with or without a pilot onboard, the War Department has announced.
Suspect in Beyoncé music theft turns down 5-year deal
Kelvin Evans has rejected a plea deal and will go to trial for allegedly stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from a car on Krog Street.
Kelvin Evans has rejected a plea deal and will go to trial for allegedly stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from a car on Krog Street.
Trump says Iran negotiations ongoing as US strikes two-thirds of country's munitions plants
The Trump administration reportedly offered the ceasefire plan to Iran as the U.S. appears to look for an end to the war even as more troops head to the Middle East.
The Trump administration reportedly offered the ceasefire plan to Iran as the U.S. appears to look for an end to the war even as more troops head to the Middle East.
Historic heat wave expands into central US after weeks of record heat in the Southwest
The Plains and Southeast are getting a taste of summer as the heat wave that has created stifling temperatures in the Southwest continues to push east.
The Plains and Southeast are getting a taste of summer as the heat wave that has created stifling temperatures in the Southwest continues to push east.
NASA moon base and Mars mission announced: What to know
NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.
NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.
'Explosive' lithium battery fire stopped by Catoosa firefighters
Catoosa County firefighters prevented a major explosion Tuesday after a tractor-trailer hauling lithium batteries caught fire on I-75.
Catoosa County firefighters prevented a major explosion Tuesday after a tractor-trailer hauling lithium batteries caught fire on I-75.
Heartwarming homecoming for American held in captivity for over a year in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, the American man released by the Afghanistan government after more than a year in captivity, is back on U.S. soil where loved ones were on hand to greet him.
Dennis Coyle, the American man released by the Afghanistan government after more than a year in captivity, is back on U.S. soil where loved ones were on hand to greet him.
Dr. Alexandra Estrella officially named Gwinnett superintendent
The Gwinnett County Board of Education has unanimously appointed Dr. Alexandra Estrella as the district's new superintendent following a year-long search.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education has unanimously appointed Dr. Alexandra Estrella as the district's new superintendent following a year-long search.
TSA wait times in Atlanta described as 'like a box of chocolates'
Travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are facing unpredictable security wait times, with lines snaking out the doors during peak morning hours.
Travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are facing unpredictable security wait times, with lines snaking out the doors during peak morning hours.
Metro Atlanta therapist turns plastic lids into student art
Metro Atlanta therapist Heather Elson and local students are turning thousands of plastic bottle caps into art for an Earth Day exhibit.
Metro Atlanta therapist Heather Elson and local students are turning thousands of plastic bottle caps into art for an Earth Day exhibit.