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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

STEM festival brings hands-on learning to Gwinnett school

A new STEM festival brought interactive science learning to students at Trickum Middle School in Gwinnett County.

Big Boi to perform at free 404 Day event in Atlanta

Atlanta rapper Big Boi is set to perform during a free 404 Day celebration in downtown Atlanta.

Judge sets $1 bond in Georgia abortion-related case

Alexia Moore, 31, is charged with murder in Camden County and had been in jail for several weeks following her arrest on March 4.

Teacher incident under investigation at Rome Middle School

School district leaders in Rome say an incident involving a staff member and law enforcement is under investigation at Rome Middle School.

Person shot, child injured in Martin Luther King Jr. Drive shooting

Atlanta police are investigating a shooting on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW that left one person shot and a child injured by debris Tuesday evening.

Man killed in shooting at Vine City market in Atlanta

A man is dead after a shooting at Vine City neighborhood market in northwest Atlanta on Tuesday evening.

New bill could dissolve the city of Hiram over money crisis

The future of the city of Hiram is on the line as state lawmakers consider a bill that could dissolve the municipality entirely due to a looming budget crisis.

Community rallies after fire wipes out staple BBQ spot in Rome

A beloved BBQ staple that served the Rome community for over 40 years was destroyed in a devastating fire last week.