Douglas man calling 911 over stolen car jailed for assault

A Douglas County man's emergency phone call backfired completely when responding officers discovered he was allegedly assaulting his own family.

Family towing business forced to start from scratch after theft

Thieves targeted a DeKalb County small business last Thursday, resulting in a devastating tow truck theft that impacts daily operations.

Florida man accused of kidnapping teen, hiding her in dryer

A Florida man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a teenage girl and hiding her inside a clothes dryer at his Key Largo home, authorities said.

17 states take California to court over plastic packaging rules

A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations.

Amazon driver caught on camera driving on lawn

An Indiana couple says they were stunned after their home security camera captured an Amazon delivery gone off the rails. 

Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ season may air next month: Report

After months of uncertainty and controversy, Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of "The Bachelorette" could be making a surprise comeback, according to a report.

Man arrested after Gainesville store robbed at knifepoint

A 37-year-old Talmo man was arrested Wednesday morning exactly five hours after he allegedly robbed a Chevron Food Mart at knifepoint.

Coast Guard searches for father and son off coast of Hawaii

The search for a missing father and son who were last seen leaving their Hawaiian hotel on Tuesday morning continues and has extended into the waters off Oahu, the U.S. Coast Guard reported.

Video: Six Flags Over Georgia ride stalls, leaving guests dangling

An unexpected mechanical pause left thrill-seekers stranded hundreds of feet in the air at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to a recently-released video.

Man wounded in late-night Barnesville shooting

A late-night shooting on Greenwood Street in Barnesville sent one man to an area hospital for medical treatment on Tuesday.

Arrest made in Clayton County shooting left that 16-year-old dead

A Clayton County murder investigation has ended with a suspect behind bars after a teen was shot and killed during a violent confrontation.

Mableton approves $57.7M budget, includes money for police force

Mableton leaders cleared the way to build an independent police department Tuesday evening when they approved a $57.7 million budget for fiscal year 2027.

TSA partners with Google Wallet for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID

The TSA announced a partnership with Google Wallet, allowing eligible travelers to enroll in TSA PreCheck Touchless ID directly through the app. See the U.S. airports where it's available.

Walmart on Atlanta Highway briefly closes after bomb threat

A Walmart in Winder was briefly closed on Wednesday morning while Barrow County deputies investigated a reported bomb threat.

Fight outside popular Senoia restaurant ends in arrests

A fight outside Nic & Norman's restaurant in Senoia led to the arrest of two brothers visiting from Oklahoma.

Trump headlining Great American State Fair kickoff celebration on National Mall

President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital.