Georgia Power proposal could raise bills as company seeks to expand grid

Georgia Power is asking state regulators to approve a major grid expansion to meet growing energy demand, but PSC staff warn the plan could raise monthly utility bills by about $20.

Secret Service tip leads to child exploitation arrest in Sharpsburg

A U.S. Secret Service tip led Coweta County deputies to arrest 27-year-old Sean McCarthy of Sharpsburg on child exploitation charges after seizing electronic devices believed to contain illicit material.

Walton County man missing for nearly a month

Nearly a month after Walton County man Chris Hanna disappeared, investigators are still piecing together clues after his truck was found 70 miles away in Coweta County.

Gainesville football appealing GHSA suspension of 39 players after brawl

The Gainesville High School football team is appealing after 39 players were suspended following a brawl at the game against Brunswick Friday.

Viola Ford Fletcher, Tulsa Race Massacre survivor, dies at 111

Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest Tulsa Race Massacre living survivor, has died at 111 years old. Here’s what we know.

Morehouse student arrested for allegedly choking CAU student

Viral video shows alleged assault of a Clark Atlanta student outside student housing, schools respond to attack.

‘Home Alone 2’: Kevin’s NYC trip would cost this much in 2025

With the expensive Plaza Hotel stay and room service, here’s how much Kevin’s “Home Alone 2" New York adventure would cost in 2025.

Acworth police searching for missing 21-year-old man

Acworth police are searching for 21-year-old Kenny Jackson, who was last seen Wednesday at Brook Run Skate Park in Dunwoody before his car was spotted in Oconee County.

719 kilos of meth reportedly hidden in Georgia blackberry shipments

Agents seized 719 kilos (1,585 pounds) of meth hidden in blackberry shipments during searches in Atlanta and Hall County.

Watch: Dump truck slams into overhead highway sign in Ohio

A dump truck crashed into an overhead highway sign in Ohio, bringing down the structure, causing a traffic nightmare.

Stores that are open and closed on Thanksgiving this year

From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025.

UGA football player Nyier Daniels kicked off team after chase, arrest

UGA football player Nyier Daniels and his mother were arrested after a high-speed chase in Jackson County; police say Daniels fled at over 100 mph through downtown Commerce before turning himself in.

Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Donald Trump’s urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department.

39 Gainesville football players suspended after Friday night brawl

The Georgia High School Association has suspended 39 Gainesville football players following a benches-clearing fight that erupted during Friday’s playoff game at Brunswick.

Dozens of snakes rescued after alleged abandonment in South Carolina

Authorities in South Carolina have rescued 52 nonvenomous snakes that were found confined in boxes on a property in Jasper County.

First lady receives 2025 White House Christmas tree

First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.

Small kitchen fire temporarily closes Superica Battery

Small kitchen fire at Superica in The Battery triggered sprinklers and was quickly contained by Cobb County firefighters.