Hall County remembers resilient deputy who carried Paralympic torch
Hall County Sheriff's Office members are honoring former patrol deputy Betty Jean Uriegas, who died over the weekend at age 66, nearly 32 years after surviving a line-of-duty crash that left her with quadriplegia.
Hall County Sheriff's Office members are honoring former patrol deputy Betty Jean Uriegas, who died over the weekend at age 66, nearly 32 years after surviving a line-of-duty crash that left her with quadriplegia.
Conyers AutoZone employee accidentally shoots coworker, police say
An AutoZone employee in Conyers accidentally shot a coworker inside the store on Monday afternoon, according to police.
An AutoZone employee in Conyers accidentally shot a coworker inside the store on Monday afternoon, according to police.
Griffin man gets 2 years for dogfighting, pandemic relief fraud
Norman Dixson, 35, of Griffin, was sentenced to two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a dogfighting charge.
Norman Dixson, 35, of Griffin, was sentenced to two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a dogfighting charge.
Suspect beats victim with gun at SW Atlanta gas station
Atlanta police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect caught on video beating a person with a gun before stealing their belongings.
Atlanta police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect caught on video beating a person with a gun before stealing their belongings.
Falcons coach lands at No. 20 in NFL attractiveness survey
NFL head coaches are routinely ranked by wins, playoff appearances, offensive schemes and job security. A new survey decided to evaluate them using a decidedly less scientific metric: attractiveness.
NFL head coaches are routinely ranked by wins, playoff appearances, offensive schemes and job security. A new survey decided to evaluate them using a decidedly less scientific metric: attractiveness.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not respond to maritime distress call: report
A crew who called for emergency maritime help after their boat ran out of fuel reportedly didn't receive a response from the crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s luxury yacht, who missed their call.
A crew who called for emergency maritime help after their boat ran out of fuel reportedly didn't receive a response from the crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s luxury yacht, who missed their call.
USDA: SNAP enrollment drops by 5.3 million following new work rules - State-by-state breakdown
New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that as of April 2026, there are 5.3 million fewer people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits compared to September 2025, the end of the federal government’s fiscal year 25. The decline in SNAP enrollments comes after new work requirements were implemented on Feb. 1.
New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that as of April 2026, there are 5.3 million fewer people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits compared to September 2025, the end of the federal government’s fiscal year 25. The decline in SNAP enrollments comes after new work requirements were implemented on Feb. 1.
2 arrested after infant's death in Atlanta, man charged with murder
Atlanta police arrested James Hayes and Kennedi Ponder in connection with the May death of an infant.
Atlanta police arrested James Hayes and Kennedi Ponder in connection with the May death of an infant.
Florida men wielding hatchet and machete clash in Publix parking lot, police say
Two Florida men have been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly taking up arms — one with a machete and one with a hatchet — in a Publix parking lot.
Two Florida men have been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly taking up arms — one with a machete and one with a hatchet — in a Publix parking lot.
GDOT reopens I-285 lanes ahead of schedule
I-285 reopened all northbound and southbound lanes on Sunday ahead of schedule following weekend construction across Atlanta, Smyrna and Fulton County, according to state transportation officials.
I-285 reopened all northbound and southbound lanes on Sunday ahead of schedule following weekend construction across Atlanta, Smyrna and Fulton County, according to state transportation officials.
Woman's arm amputated after surviving alligator bite in Marion County Silver River, family says
A woman is recovering at home after losing her right arm in an alligator attack on the Silver River on Saturday.
A woman is recovering at home after losing her right arm in an alligator attack on the Silver River on Saturday.
Georgia man drowns saving young girl off South Carolina coast
A Georgia man died Friday evening after rescuing a young girl from a rip current in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, before being pulled underwater by a rip current.
A Georgia man died Friday evening after rescuing a young girl from a rip current in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, before being pulled underwater by a rip current.
'Dukes of Hazzard' actor, former Georgia lawmaker Ben Jones dies
Ben Jones, an actor known for playing Cooter Davenport in "The Dukes of Hazzard" before serving as a U.S. representative for Georgia, has died at 84.
Ben Jones, an actor known for playing Cooter Davenport in "The Dukes of Hazzard" before serving as a U.S. representative for Georgia, has died at 84.
Missing 6-year-old's body recovered from Clayton County pond
Authorities and specialized units in Clayton County have located the body of a nonverbal 6-year-old boy who disappeared Saturday evening.
Authorities and specialized units in Clayton County have located the body of a nonverbal 6-year-old boy who disappeared Saturday evening.
Man killed in Stonecrest Mill apartment shooting; no arrest made
A 20-year-old man is dead following a shooting at the Stonecrest Mill Apartment Homes in DeKalb County on Sunday, according to the victim's family.
A 20-year-old man is dead following a shooting at the Stonecrest Mill Apartment Homes in DeKalb County on Sunday, according to the victim's family.
1 critically hurt after 3-car crash at Clairmont Road and I-85
A three-vehicle crash near the Interstate 85 South entry ramp left one person critically injured Saturday afternoon in DeKalb County.
A three-vehicle crash near the Interstate 85 South entry ramp left one person critically injured Saturday afternoon in DeKalb County.
Florida officer finds missing naked toddler wandering in road alone: Deputies
An off-duty airport police officer spotted a naked 2-year-old girl walking alone along a Deltona road in the early morning. He wrapped her in a towel and called 911.
An off-duty airport police officer spotted a naked 2-year-old girl walking alone along a Deltona road in the early morning. He wrapped her in a towel and called 911.
Verizon service back after hours-long outage caused by vandalism, company says
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Lake Mead hits record-low water level as Colorado River crisis deepens: Why it matters
Lake Mead has fallen to its lowest water level since it was filled nearly 90 years ago, underscoring the growing strain on the Colorado River system.
Lake Mead has fallen to its lowest water level since it was filled nearly 90 years ago, underscoring the growing strain on the Colorado River system.
Man dies after shooting on Dixon Road in Jonesboro; 1 detained
Clayton County police officers are investigating a fatal Sunday afternoon shooting on Dixon Road in Jonesboro that left one man dead and another person in custody.
Clayton County police officers are investigating a fatal Sunday afternoon shooting on Dixon Road in Jonesboro that left one man dead and another person in custody.