Atlanta airport security: Council approves private TSA study

The Atlanta City Council voted 11-1 to approve a feasibility study exploring a private security model at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Man freed after spending 16 years in prison for Douglas robbery

A wrongfully convicted man is free after Douglas County District Attorney Dahlia Racine secured the total exoneration of Brandon Pugh, who spent 16 years in prison for an armed bank robbery he did not commit.

Newnan couple helps farmers hit by South Georgia wildfires

A metro Atlanta couple is stepping up to deliver critical South Georgia wildfire farm relief after recent fires devastated agricultural communities.

Hiker rescued from remote Cohutta Wilderness trail in Fannin County

A hiker was safely rescued by emergency teams after becoming injured in a remote, rugged section of the Cohutta Wilderness over the weekend.

Close Maduro ally deported to US, will face criminal charges

Alex Saab, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, was deported to the U.S. a few years after being pardoned as part of a prisoner swap.

3 victims killed, 2 teen suspects dead in San Diego Islamic center shooting

Two teenage suspects are dead, and three adults were killed following a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, authorities said.

Why Hall County is taking over operations at 11 Lake Lanier parks

Hall County officials took over the day-to-day operations of nearly a dozen parks along Lake Lanier on Monday under a new partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Canton woman sentenced for 2022 murder of 2-year-old

Phillissa Diallo was sentenced to prison last Monday after she pleaded guilty to the 2022 killing of a 2-year-old child.

Iran latest: US plans to attack Iran on Tuesday called off, Trump says

The United States intended to attack Iran on Tuesday but opted to hold off on the strike because of ongoing negotiations between the two countries, President Donald Trump revealed on the eve of the planned assault. 

Former Fulton deputy accused of attacking handcuffed detainee

Fulton County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Louis Brown III was arraigned Friday on federal charges after being accused of attacking a handcuffed detainee at the Fulton County Courthouse, authorities announced.

Millions expected to visit the US this summer for 2026 World Cup

With the FIFA World Cup set to kick off in just a few weeks, travelers are preparing to head to the United States. The tournament, which begins in June, is projected to welcome a record-number of tourists to the American host cities.

Georgia Primary 2026: Last-minute need to know heading to the polls

The 2026 Georgia Primary is Tuesday, May 19. For those who haven't cast their ballot, here is what you should know heading to the polls.

How Mount St. Helens eruption transformed volcanic monitoring in WA

The 1980 Mount St. Helens eruption remains the deadliest in U.S. history, fundamentally changing how scientists monitor volcanic activity.

FDA drug center director removed in latest shake-up

The FDA's top drug official Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency. She said in a social media post late Friday that she was fired.

Trump drops $10B IRS lawsuit in deal to compensate prosecuted allies

President Donald Trump has moved to withdraw his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns in a deal to create a fund to compensate prosecuted allies.

Salem High in Rockdale County evacuated during threat investigation

Rockdale County Sheriff's Office deputies responded early Monday afternoon to Salem High School following reports of a safety threat at the school.

New video shows arrest in deadly Atlanta Beltline stabbing

Atlanta Police Department has released new video showing the arrest of a man accused in a deadly stabbing attack along the Atlanta Beltline Northeast Trail.