Cobb man gets life without parole for abusing 1-month-old

A 27-year-old Cobb County man was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without parole plus 490 years after pleading guilty to raping and sexually abusing a 1-month-old infant.

Troup deputies investigate overnight car break-ins on Sivell Road

Investigators are searching for clues after multiple vehicles were broken into overnight along Sivell Road in Troup County.

Atlanta mayor blasts DNC after city loses 2028 host bid

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens sharply criticized the Democratic National Convention's decision to drop Atlanta as a contender to host the 2028 convention, accusing party leaders of abandoning the South and Black voters.

Man arrested on I-75 with candy-packaged marijuana edibles

A Cherokee Sheriff’s Office deputy arrested a Michigan man on drug charges Wednesday afternoon following an Interstate 75 traffic stop.

Children safely returned after DeKalb SWAT standoff, police say

Two young children who were initially believed to be missing following an hours-long SWAT standoff in DeKalb County have been safely returned to their mother, police said Thursday.

Amazon drone delivery bringing faster service to Atlanta

Amazon Prime Air is launching fast drone delivery in Atlanta, giving local shoppers access to 30-minute fulfillment on millions of eligible items, according to the company.

Atlanta food truck owner asks for help after theft

An Atlanta business owner is asking for the public's help after thieves stole her food truck earlier this month.

Gunfire hits apartments, cars in southwest Atlanta

Atlanta police are investigating after gunfire struck apartments and vehicles at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex early Thursday morning.

Army wife avoids deportation during Norcross ICE check-in

An active-duty U.S. Army soldier's wife avoided immediate deportation Wednesday after reporting to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility.

MUST Ministries opens Marietta cooling center during dangerous high heat

A Cobb County cooling center is extending its operating hours through Sunday to protect unhoused residents and vulnerable community members from dangerously high temperatures.

Lithonia man sentenced in deadly gas station shooting

A 21-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of murdering a man at a DeKalb County gas station last year, according to the district attorney's office.