Lithonia man charged with statutory rape of 15-year-old

Brandon Walker faces multiple felony charges, including statutory rape and child molestation via an electronic device.

Beet juice, molasses, pickle brine: Eco-friendly options to avoid icy roads

Eco-friendly alternatives such as beet juice, molasses, cheese brine and even pickle brine are being used to decrease the amount of salt being spread on the roadways and the environment during winter storms.

Quinton Aaron, actor known for 'The Blind Side,' hospitalized in Atlanta

An actor widely recognized from his role as Michael Oher in "The Blind Side" is currently on life support at an Atlanta hospital, fighting a severe blood infection, according to a fundraiser raising money to support his medical expenses.

Who is Greg Bovino? Border Patrol’s acting commander seen in city sweeps

Greg Bovino has become the public face of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, seen going from city to city in big sweeps. Here’s what to know amid his rise in the Border Patrol and its immigration enforcement.

ICE in Minnesota lawsuit: Judge hears arguments seeking to block immigration operations

A federal judge heard arguments Monday on whether she should temporarily halt the immigration crackdown in Minnesota, which has led to three shootings, including two fatal shootings, by federal officials this month. The judge did not rule on the case during the hearing, saying she plans to issue a written opinion but did not specify when.

87 charged in nationwide ATM 'jackpotting' scheme tied to Tren de Aragua gang

Federal prosecutors in Nebraska charged 87 individuals linked to the Tren de Aragua gang for a multimillion-dollar ATM "jackpotting" malware conspiracy.

6 killed after business jet crashes at Maine airport

Federal Aviation Administration officials said the private aircraft crashed on takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine Sunday night.

Atlanta police seek 2 suspects in shooting that killed unborn child

Atlanta police released photos of two suspects wanted in a Dec. 20 shooting that killed an unborn child at an I-285 ramp in southwest Atlanta.

Georgia Ice Storm Aftermath: Recovery underway, hard freeze looms tonight

As of noon on Monday, the winter storm's heavy precipitation has exited the Eastern Seaboard, leaving Georgia with bright sunshine but dangerously low temperatures.

SCAD TVfest brings TV's biggest names to Atlanta

SCAD TVfest 2026 returns to Atlanta Feb. 4–6. Quinta Brunson and stars from "Bridgerton" headline the three-day television festival in Midtown.

29-year-old Fitzgerald woman killed, GBI investigating

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of a 29-year-old woman following a shooting early Sunday morning in Fitzgerald, which is in Ben Hill County.

Two teens died in sledding accidents amid major winter weekend storm

The two teenagers died in separate sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas over the weekend as a huge winter storm hit multiple states.

Here's how much snow and ice the US got this weekend

A massive winter storm brought snow, sleet and ice from Texas to New England this weekend. Here’s a look at the outcomes.

Georgia Ice Storm: Here’s how much ice fell across North Georgia

As the winter storm shifts out of Georgia and toward the Northeast, officials are beginning to tally just how much freezing rain fell across the state.