Mississippi transfers newly discovered 1960s KKK materials to state archives

Mississippi officials have transferred a cache of newly rediscovered 1960s-era Ku Klux Klan materials from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Archives and History.

South Fulton officer arrested for allegedly assaulting domestic victim

South Fulton Police Officer Micheal Shealey Cockran has been arrested and faces firing after being charged with an on-duty sexual assault of a domestic violence victim.

Army raises enlistment age to 42, drops marijuana conviction rule

The United States Army has updated several rule changes for their enlistment qualifications, including the maximum age requirement as well as eliminating a marijuana conviction that impacted some potential recruits.

Pine Straw Scam: Carroll County issues warning of common scam

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a seasonal landscaping scam involving door-to-door offers for pine straw installation.

Army to test first-ever pilot optional Black Hawk helicopter amid major tech shift

The U.S. Army has taken a major step toward autonomous aviation after receiving its first Black Hawk helicopter capable of flying with or without a pilot onboard, the War Department has announced.

Suspect in Beyoncé music theft turns down 5-year deal

Kelvin Evans has rejected a plea deal and will go to trial for allegedly stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from a car on Krog Street.

NASA moon base and Mars mission announced: What to know

NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.

'Explosive' lithium battery fire stopped by Catoosa firefighters

Catoosa County firefighters prevented a major explosion Tuesday after a tractor-trailer hauling lithium batteries caught fire on I-75.

Heartwarming homecoming for American held in captivity for over a year in Afghanistan

Dennis Coyle, the American man released by the Afghanistan government after more than a year in captivity, is back on U.S. soil where loved ones were on hand to greet him.

Dr. Alexandra Estrella officially named Gwinnett superintendent

The Gwinnett County Board of Education has unanimously appointed Dr. Alexandra Estrella as the district's new superintendent following a year-long search.

TSA wait times in Atlanta described as 'like a box of chocolates'

Travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are facing unpredictable security wait times, with lines snaking out the doors during peak morning hours.

Metro Atlanta therapist turns plastic lids into student art

Metro Atlanta therapist Heather Elson and local students are turning thousands of plastic bottle caps into art for an Earth Day exhibit.

STEM festival brings hands-on learning to Gwinnett school

A new STEM festival brought interactive science learning to students at Trickum Middle School in Gwinnett County.

Big Boi to perform at free 404 Day event in Atlanta

Atlanta rapper Big Boi is set to perform during a free 404 Day celebration in downtown Atlanta.

Judge sets $1 bond in Georgia abortion-related case

Alexia Moore, 31, is charged with murder in Camden County and had been in jail for several weeks following her arrest on March 4.

Teacher incident under investigation at Rome Middle School

School district leaders in Rome say an incident involving a staff member and law enforcement is under investigation at Rome Middle School.