Atlanta man facing charges after Sunday church break-in

A 28-year-old Atlanta man is being held without bond after he allegedly ransacked a local church and went on a destructive ride using a stolen tractor, authorities said.

US military seeks another $80B to cover costs of Iran conflict

The Department of Defense is preparing to seek an additional $80 billion to cover costs from the U.S. war against Iran, according to senators briefed on the matter. 

2-year-old dies after drowning in Roswell apartment pool

A toddler has died after being pulled from a clubhouse swimming pool Sunday night in a Roswell apartment complex, prompting a police investigation into the tragedy.

Judge blocks Trump administration’s SNAP restrictions on soda and candy in five states

The Trump administration’s ban on preventing food ‌stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks was blocked Monday by a federal judge in Washington, D.C. 

UPDATE: Legally blind 92-year-old missing from DeKalb County found

DeKalb County police say the 92-year-old legally-blind woman who had been missing since June 14 has been located and is safe.

Edgewood liquor license freeze proposed after shootings

Atlanta leaders are considering a temporary halt on new liquor licenses along the popular Edgewood Avenue corridor as concerns about public safety continue to grow.

New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected

The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.

Summerhill residents oppose Olympic cauldron relocation

A group of Summerhill residents and community leaders is pushing back against a proposal that could relocate part of Atlanta's Olympic history.

Prosecutors: Former Douglas County teacher violated bond 85 times

Prosecutors are seeking to revoke former Douglas County teacher Maris Nichols' bond, alleging she committed dozens of violations while under house arrest and electronic monitoring.

North Georgia weather: Weakening storm line brings midnight downpours

It looks like the severe storm threat for Monday evening is over, ushering some changes to the forecast, including a warm-up into the weekend.

2 'dangerous' men wanted in Newton County gas station shooting

Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's help to find two dangerous suspects wanted for a shooting last Monday at a local gas station.

Internal audit exposes Cherokee deputies misusing license plate readers

Cherokee Sheriff's Office investigators arrested two more deputies Monday for allegedly misusing the automated license plate reader database.

Shooting on Claire Drive shuts down Atlanta roadway Monday

Police are investigating a Monday evening shooting in Atlanta's Lakewood Heights neighborhood that prompted a temporary road closure.

Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony charges of failure to pay taxes

Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know.

Investigators seize $37K in drugs from Oakwood home, new charges

Investigators have slapped three suspects with additional felony drug charges following a major raid at an Oakwood home last week.