Morrow man Anfernee Williams sentenced to life for mother's murder

Anfernee M. Williams was convicted Tuesday of malice murder and other charges for the 2020 shooting death of his mother inside their Morrow home.

Trump's Golden Dome would cost over $1 trillion, CBO projects

A proposed high-tech missile defense system designed to protect the United States from attack would likely cost well over one trillion dollars, according to a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimate. 

Revis Street shooting: Woman injured, man in custody in LaGrange

A 19-year-old woman was airlifted to an Atlanta hospital Tuesday morning after being shot at a home on Revis Street in LaGrange.

Man runs from Helen police before surrendering on assault charges

A 29-year-old Mt. Airy man is in custody after a sexual assault investigation involving a 24-year-old acquaintance in White County.

New data center applications paused in Rockdale County

Rockdale County leaders extended a freeze on new data centers and battery energy storage systems through Sept. 8 to review community impacts.

Newnan man lived with dead dog for days, deputies say

A Newnan man was charged with felony aggravated animal cruelty after Coweta County deputies discovered a decaying dog and two malnourished pets inside his apartment Tuesday.

Atlanta Braves honor Ted Turner and Bobby Cox at Truist Park

The Atlanta Braves honored Ted Turner and Bobby Cox Tuesday night at Truist Park after the two legendary figures died just days apart.

Roswell parking changes: What you will pay starting Friday

Roswell officials announced new hourly rates for city-managed parking spaces in the downtown district starting Friday.

Atlanta Police officer recognized for stopping airport shooting

The Atlanta Airport Rotary Club honored first responders from several metro Atlanta agencies Tuesday for their life-saving courage and service.

Atlanta tattoo artist says he was shot twice while riding scooter

A tattoo artist was released from the hospital Tuesday morning after being shot several times during an alleged ambush in southeast Atlanta.

Massive drug shipment to Spalding County home disguised as gifts

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 32,000 illegal prescription pills in Philadelphia last week that were being sent to a Spalding County address.

HB 369: Cobb County leaders demand Kemp veto election bill

Cobb County leaders are demanding Gov. Brian Kemp veto House Bill 369, which would remove party labels from local elections in five Georgia counties.

State Forester lifts burn ban as South Georgia wildfires 90% contained

The State Forester lifted a 91-county wildfire burn ban Tuesday as conditions improve, though officials warn that seasonal restrictions still apply in metro Atlanta.

Kemp signs $36.6B Georgia budget with $300M spending freeze

Gov. Brian Kemp signed the state's Fiscal Year 2027 budget Tuesday in Atlanta, his final budget as Georgia Governor.

Georgia private school scholarship: Enrollment hits 7,600 statewide

The Georgia Promise Scholarship program has provided thousands of students with $6,500 for private education during its first year.

Wallet theft led to downtown Atlanta bus station shooting, 3 charged

Atlanta police arrested three men Tuesday morning after a wallet theft in downtown Atlanta near the Greyhound station and the Garnett MARTA station Atlanta led to a triple shooting.

Officer shoots armed man on Hull Road in Athens

The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting on Hull Road in Athens that left an armed man dead early Tuesday morning.