‘Operation Thunder Hole’ takes down woman, 'Colombian Lover' in $13M fraud scheme
A federal jury convicted a couple for orchestrating a $13 million fraud scheme that siphoned millions of dollars from federal assistance programs.
A federal jury convicted a couple for orchestrating a $13 million fraud scheme that siphoned millions of dollars from federal assistance programs.
Subtle change in how you speak could be early sign of dementia risk, new research suggests
A recent study is linking voice disorders to an increased chance of developing cognitive impairment.
A recent study is linking voice disorders to an increased chance of developing cognitive impairment.
Man hospitalized after late-night shooting in NW Atlanta
Atlanta police are investigating after a late-night dispute escalated into gunfire, leaving a 24-year-old man hospitalized with a gunshot wound on Rockmart Drive NW.
Atlanta police are investigating after a late-night dispute escalated into gunfire, leaving a 24-year-old man hospitalized with a gunshot wound on Rockmart Drive NW.
Ellijay player scratches out $2 million Georgia Lottery win
An Ellijay resident claimed a $2 million top prize from a scratch-off ticket purchased in East Ellijay.
An Ellijay resident claimed a $2 million top prize from a scratch-off ticket purchased in East Ellijay.
Georgia ranks among 10 least safe states in WalletHub study
Georgia ranked 41st out of 50 states in WalletHub’s 2026 safety study, which considers crime, finances, roads, workplaces and disaster preparedness.
Georgia ranked 41st out of 50 states in WalletHub’s 2026 safety study, which considers crime, finances, roads, workplaces and disaster preparedness.
Atlanta doctor breaks down Christa Pike's failed Tennessee execution
An Atlanta doctor broke down how a botched lethal injection attempt in Nashville left death row inmate Christa Pike hospitalized on a ventilator with severe arm burns.
An Atlanta doctor broke down how a botched lethal injection attempt in Nashville left death row inmate Christa Pike hospitalized on a ventilator with severe arm burns.
License plate reader leads to arrest after 2 boys hit, 1 killed in hit-and-run
A child was killed after a driver struck two boys with a vehicle in Indianapolis on Sunday afternoon.
A child was killed after a driver struck two boys with a vehicle in Indianapolis on Sunday afternoon.
Scarecrow invasions in North Georgia: Your 2026 guide
Scarecrows are taking over downtown squares, sidewalks and gardens across North Georgia this October.
Scarecrows are taking over downtown squares, sidewalks and gardens across North Georgia this October.
Dennis Hastert, who went from House Speaker to prison, dead at 84
Former Rep. Dennis Hastert, the Illinois congress member who rose to become the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House before landing in prison and being labeled a "serial child molester" by a federal judge, has died. He was 84.
Former Rep. Dennis Hastert, the Illinois congress member who rose to become the longest-serving Republican Speaker of the House before landing in prison and being labeled a "serial child molester" by a federal judge, has died. He was 84.
Passenger dies after disabled truck triggers wreck on I-285
A passenger died, and another driver was hospitalized Saturday night after a truck's tire failure triggered a four-vehicle crash on I-285 Eastbound at I-75.
A passenger died, and another driver was hospitalized Saturday night after a truck's tire failure triggered a four-vehicle crash on I-285 Eastbound at I-75.
Mattie’s Call issued for missing 47-year-old Clayton County man
Authorities are asking for help finding a missing 47-year-old man last seen Sunday on Hanover Drive in Jonesboro.
Authorities are asking for help finding a missing 47-year-old man last seen Sunday on Hanover Drive in Jonesboro.
Acworth officers honored for saving mother stabbed at Chick-fil-A
Acworth Officers Dye and LeFave were recognized for helping save a woman stabbed at a Chick-fil-A in August.
Acworth Officers Dye and LeFave were recognized for helping save a woman stabbed at a Chick-fil-A in August.
Georgia sets tourism records with $46.2 billion in spending
Georgia welcomed a record 175.6 million visitors in 2025, marking its fourth consecutive year of record tourism.
Georgia welcomed a record 175.6 million visitors in 2025, marking its fourth consecutive year of record tourism.
Devon Horton plea, $63 Red Lobster tab leads to arrest, racers stopped
An expected plea change involving DeKalb County’s former schools superintendent, an alleged attempt to dodge a restaurant bill and a street racing stop are among this week’s community crime briefs.
An expected plea change involving DeKalb County’s former schools superintendent, an alleged attempt to dodge a restaurant bill and a street racing stop are among this week’s community crime briefs.
Registration deadline arrives as Georgia governor candidates prep for showdown
Monday, Oct. 5, is Georgia’s voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 general election.
Monday, Oct. 5, is Georgia’s voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 general election.
Lost hunter rescued from steep ravine in North Georgia
A lost hunter was rescued by helicopter after search crews found him deep in a steep ravine in North Georgia’s Cohutta Wildlife Management Area.
A lost hunter was rescued by helicopter after search crews found him deep in a steep ravine in North Georgia’s Cohutta Wildlife Management Area.
Georgia mass shooting: 2 dead, 35 wounded, no arrests
A late-night homecoming celebration ended in tragedy Sunday when gunfire erupted across a four-block span in a historic small South Georgia city.
A late-night homecoming celebration ended in tragedy Sunday when gunfire erupted across a four-block span in a historic small South Georgia city.
California realtor nabbed at LAX in alleged China spy case targeting Taiwan president’s relative
Wanying Zhang, 34, was charged with acting as an unregistered agent of China after allegedly sending photos and video.
Wanying Zhang, 34, was charged with acting as an unregistered agent of China after allegedly sending photos and video.
Search suspended for 6 people on air ambulance that disappeared off Massachusetts coast
The search for six people who were aboard an air ambulance that was bound for Boston when it disappeared off the Massachusetts coast has been suspended.
The search for six people who were aboard an air ambulance that was bound for Boston when it disappeared off the Massachusetts coast has been suspended.
Candidates speak out after South Georgia block party turned deadly
The candidates vying to be Georgia's next governor are offering their condolences to the families of those killed and injured in a mass shooting.
The candidates vying to be Georgia's next governor are offering their condolences to the families of those killed and injured in a mass shooting.