Pedestrian killed on Lawrenceville Highway by hit-and-run driver
A pedestrian has died after being struck Wednesday morning near Lawrenceville Highway and Hollywood Lane, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.
A pedestrian has died after being struck Wednesday morning near Lawrenceville Highway and Hollywood Lane, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.
Free breast exams being offered in Cherokee County
The Cherokee County Health Department is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with free screenings and educational events at both its Woodstock and Canton locations next week.
The Cherokee County Health Department is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with free screenings and educational events at both its Woodstock and Canton locations next week.
Spotted lanternfly continues spread across U.S., Georgia
Scientists say the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species, continues to spread across the U.S. — including right here in Georgia.
Scientists say the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species, continues to spread across the U.S. — including right here in Georgia.
‘Rat-a-tatt-tatt’: Feds reveal new details in foiled Atlanta airport shooting
A Bartow County man is facing federal charges after authorities say he threatened to “shoot up" Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and arrived there armed with an AR-15-style rifle.
A Bartow County man is facing federal charges after authorities say he threatened to “shoot up" Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and arrived there armed with an AR-15-style rifle.
$5 million in heating help for Georgia gas customers this winter
The Georgia Public Service Commission is releasing $5 million to help gas customers in need this winter.
The Georgia Public Service Commission is releasing $5 million to help gas customers in need this winter.
Sonya Massey shooting death: Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer
A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help is going on trial, 15 months after the killing that drew national attention and prompted changes in state law.
A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help is going on trial, 15 months after the killing that drew national attention and prompted changes in state law.
New Wellstar hospital approved for hospital
State officials have approved plans for a new $1 billion Wellstar hospital in Acworth.
State officials have approved plans for a new $1 billion Wellstar hospital in Acworth.
Wednesday weather: Thick fog in Atlanta this morning, cool afternoon ahead
Some drivers may need extra time on the road this morning as patches of thick fog settle across parts of metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Some drivers may need extra time on the road this morning as patches of thick fog settle across parts of metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Hawks open 2025-26 season tonight at State Farm Arena
The Atlanta Hawks are kicking off their 2025–26 regular season Tuesday night at State Farm Arena — and fans are in for a treat before the team even takes the court.
The Atlanta Hawks are kicking off their 2025–26 regular season Tuesday night at State Farm Arena — and fans are in for a treat before the team even takes the court.
Atlanta police officer pulled from burning vehicle identified
Atlanta police have identified the officer critically injured after crashing into a home Monday night while responding to a call for help from another officer.
Atlanta police have identified the officer critically injured after crashing into a home Monday night while responding to a call for help from another officer.
Colt Gray court hearing postponed in Apalachee High School shooting case
Colt Gray’s attorney requested a continuance on Oct. 17, citing the need for more preparation time.
Colt Gray’s attorney requested a continuance on Oct. 17, citing the need for more preparation time.
Lovejoy student records teacher saying he wants to 'control' his wife
A Lovejoy High School teacher was recorded saying women “are not supposed to know more than we let them know."
A Lovejoy High School teacher was recorded saying women “are not supposed to know more than we let them know."
Family files civil rights suit over Army veteran’s fentanyl death in DeKalb jail
Collins’ family filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit alleging he was ignored for three hours after a fentanyl overdose in jail.
Collins’ family filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit alleging he was ignored for three hours after a fentanyl overdose in jail.
South Fulton residents demand forensic audit despite council pushback
Councilwoman Helen Willis removed a proposed forensic audit, citing a recent Baker Tilly citywide audit as sufficient.
Councilwoman Helen Willis removed a proposed forensic audit, citing a recent Baker Tilly citywide audit as sufficient.
Students learn skills of restoring vintage cars in one-of-a-kind program at Kansas college
McPherson College students learn everything from engine rebuilding to painting panels to welding joints and sewing upholstery.
McPherson College students learn everything from engine rebuilding to painting panels to welding joints and sewing upholstery.
Atlanta airport threat: Meet the APD officers who made the arrest
APD arrested the suspect 14 minutes after the initial airport threat alert.
APD arrested the suspect 14 minutes after the initial airport threat alert.
Atlanta airport arrest: Billy Joe Cagle now faces federal charges
Billy Joe Cagle now faces federal charges after police said he threatened to "shoot up" the Atlanta airport on Monday.
Billy Joe Cagle now faces federal charges after police said he threatened to "shoot up" the Atlanta airport on Monday.
High-speed drunk driver’s life sentence affirmed by state Supreme Court
Georgia Supreme Court unanimously upheld Victor Allen Smith’s murder conviction and life sentence in a deadly DUI crash.
Georgia Supreme Court unanimously upheld Victor Allen Smith’s murder conviction and life sentence in a deadly DUI crash.
Peachtree City family escapes massive house fire with pets
A fire destroyed a Peachtree City home Monday morning, but all the family members, including pets, were able to escape.
A fire destroyed a Peachtree City home Monday morning, but all the family members, including pets, were able to escape.
Man pinned by industrial equipment in Coweta County
A man was pinned by industrial equipment in Coweta County on Tuesday.
A man was pinned by industrial equipment in Coweta County on Tuesday.