California's 'Bitcoin Jesus' pays $50M in tax evasion case

A California cryptocurrency investor nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus" has paid nearly $50 million to resolve a federal tax evasion indictment without having to admit he committed a crime.

Florida man charged with multiple felonies after Canton traffic stop

A routine traffic stop in Cherokee County led to a major drug and firearm seizure Saturday afternoon, according to the Canton Police Department.

Fundraiser for family of 8 killed in fiery I-85 crash in Jackson County

A GoFundMe has been launched to help the relatives of eight family members, including a pregnant woman, who were killed in a fiery crash on I-85 in Jackson County after a semi-truck slammed into their car.

What to know about FAFSA applications amid government shutdown

The Education Department has opened the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 school year, even as the U.S. government remains shut down.

GBI says teenage girl shot by DeKalb police, teenage boy arrested

State investigators are reviewing a shooting by a police officer that left a “teenage girl” wounded in Stone Mountain on Tuesday afternoon, after police say she reached for a gun.

Keep America Beautiful volunteers paint murals in Atlanta

A national beautification effort made its mark in Atlanta this week as volunteers teamed up to transform parts of the city with vibrant public art.

Columbus State professor reportedly accidentally shot by roommate

The family of Columbus State University professor Erica Anderson, 31, is raising money to cover funeral expenses after what loved ones are calling a “terrible accident.”

Wednesday Atlanta Weather: Warm streak continues, rain on the way

It’s another warm and sunny start to the day across North Georgia as we hit repeat on the week’s weather pattern.

Decatur school board discussing possible school closures

The City Schools of Decatur Board is weighing whether to close one of its elementary schools as part of a broader redistricting plan.

Jason Dickerson sworn in as newest state senator in Cherokee County

Dickerson, a Republican, will represent Senate District 21, which includes parts of north Fulton and Cherokee counties. He won the seat in a runoff election against Democrat Debra Shigley.

DeKalb residents demand fixes for skyrocketing water bills

Frustration is mounting among DeKalb County water customers who say they’ve been hit with massive and inaccurate bills — and can’t get answers.

Truck driver charged in fiery crash along I-85 in Jackson County; 8 killed

Kane Aaron Hammock, 33, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of vehicular homicide in the I-85 crash that killed eight people.

Arrests made after Mississippi homecoming shooting left 6 dead

The shooting and mass killing happened last weekend as people celebrated homecoming in a small Mississippi town. Six died and more than a dozen others were hurt.

Crash along I-20 WB near Panola snarls traffic for hours

All lanes of traffic heading into Atlanta along Interstate 20 came to a standstill on Tuesday afternoon due to a crash.