Child 'accidentally' shot in hand after finding gun in truck in Dacula

A young boy was “accidentally” shot in the hand Wednesday morning in Dacula and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Gwinnett County police.

Watch: Store staff protect kidnapped woman from ex-boyfriend, police say

Video captured the harrowing moments a woman who was allegedly kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend, escape and then found safety inside of a convenience store.

27-year-old motorcyclist from Jasper killed in crash Tuesday

A 27-year-old Jasper man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a crash involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle on East Cherokee Drive, authorities said.

Wisconsin police chase of stolen ambulance with patient inside

Wisconsin Rapids police were involved in a chase of a stolen ambulance that stretched more than 18 miles on Tuesday evening, Feb. 17. It resulted in the arrest of one person.

Watch: Airborne truck flies nearly 100 feet into Oregon home, driver charged

A 33-year-old Oregon man was charged after police say he sped through a construction site, sending his truck airborne nearly 100 feet into a home.

America 250:  Students in grades K–8 invited to enter Bookmark Design Challenge

Students in grades K-8 across the country are invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States by entering the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th.

Delta says no cockpit breach attempt on Houston-to-Atlanta flight

Delta Air Lines says a passenger did not try to breach the cockpit of a Houston-to-Atlanta flight that returned to William P. Hobby Airport shortly after takeoff Wednesday.

Trump administration sued over new signage policy affecting national parks

A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.

Dallas man convicted of child molestation and sexual battery

William Prather, 64, was found guilty of seven felonies, including aggravated sexual battery and child molestation.

Federal agents seize 5 kilograms of fentanyl in metro Atlanta

Two men are in federal custody following back-to-back drug busts in metro Atlanta that netted five kilograms of fentanyl, enough of the lethal synthetic opioid to potentially kill millions.

Smyrna man arrested in 2025 hit-and-run of pedestrian

Cobb County authorities have arrested a Smyrna man in connection with a serious hit-and-run that left a pedestrian hospitalized last year.

Three dead in Bibb County eviction murder-suicide, sheriff says

A domestic dispute ended in a double murder-suicide Tuesday morning after Bibb County sheriff’s deputies attempted to serve an eviction notice at a home in the Lake Wildwood community.

Georgia attorney general launches investigation into Roblox safety

Attorney General Chris Carr is investigating whether Roblox violates Georgia consumer laws by failing to protect minors.

Atlanta police search for person after robbery with kids in car

Atlanta police are searching for a second person reportedly involved in an armed robbery after a high-stakes investigation revealed two children were inside the getaway vehicle.

Georgia Power filings could trim electric bills this summer

Georgia Power filed for a 1% rate decrease with the Public Service Commission, which could take effect in June.

Clayton County workers injured in pit bull attack

Two animal control workers are recovering from significant injuries following an attack by a pit bull at Clayton County Animal Control.

Slain UGA student’s family files $50M lawsuit against wrong-way driver

The family of a UGA doctoral student was in court to ask a judge to award them tens of millions of dollars in damages after their daughter was killed in a wrong-way DUI crash.

NHL to Atlanta: Why a new franchise could now cost $2B in Forsyth County

The cost to bring a new NHL franchise back to the Atlanta area has skyrocketed and could be a big challenge for investors looking to lure them back to the Peach State.