Kia and Genesis recall 235K cars over fuel leak issues

Over 235,000 Kia and Genesis vehicles have been recalled as fuel system defects raise fire risks. Here's what to know.

Teen charged in fatal crash during DeKalb police chase

Joseph Odeh, 18, faces first-degree vehicular homicide charges after a stolen car chase in DeKalb County left a bystander dead and a teen injured.

Spalding County deputy arrested on family violence charges

Spalding County Deputy Phillip Ramsammy has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault and cruelty to children following a family violence investigation.

Police arrest 39-year-old Athens man in child exploitation case

An Athens man faces charges of sexual exploitation of children after local and federal authorities investigated a report of illegal online activity Thursday.

Children’s toy sold on Amazon recalled over choking hazard

A child toy set that was sold on Amazon has been recalled because of a risk of serious injury or death from choking. 

Federal prosecutors still deciding on death penalty for Vance Boelter

The man accused of shooting Minnesota lawmakers appeared in federal court Friday morning as prosecutors are still considering whether to pursue the death penalty.

Woman stabbed multiple times near DeKalb bus stop

DeKalb County police are investigating an overnight stabbing on Presidential Parkway that left a woman in critical condition.

The Waco siege: A timeline of the 51-day confrontation between federal agents and the Branch Davidians

The 1993 Waco siege was a 51-day armed standoff between U.S. federal agents and the Branch Davidians, near Waco, Texas. Following a deadly February 28 ATF raid, the FBI began a siege that ended in a fire on April 19, killing 76 people inside.

Drunk driver hits police car in Midtown, police say

An off-duty Atlanta officer was hospitalized Friday after his patrol car was struck by a driver who was allegedly twice the legal alcohol limit.

D4vd arrested in connection with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Singer D4vd has been arrested in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas-Hernandez, whose body was found Sept. 8, 2025, in the front trunk of a Tesla registered to him.

Iran latest: Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' says Iran foreign minister

Iran foreign minister announced the Strait of Hormuz is 'completely open' a day after the announcement of the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect April 20 in Florida  —  See what other states have bans

Florida is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states.

Firefighters shot at while responding to 911 call

Anthony Bell faces multiple aggravated assault charges after allegedly firing shots at Atlanta firefighters during a domestic dispute call on University Avenue.

Pole crashes through bus window at Atlanta airport

A metal height-clearance barrier crashed through the front window of a bus Tuesday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

MARTA launches NextGen Bus Network in Atlanta Saturday

MARTA is preparing to overhaul its entire transit system Saturday with the launch of the NextGen Bus Network, a massive transformation designed to move people across the region faster and more reliably.

Ex-Bama star accused of impersonating NFL players for loans

Former Alabama player Luther Davis and accomplice CJ Evans plan to plead guilty to a multimillion-dollar bank loan fraud scheme.

Police captain killed by drunk driver remembered in Georgia

Friends and family gathered Thursday to honor South Fulton Capt. Helio Armando Garcia III, one year after he was killed.

Hall County coach accused of filming under students' clothing

A Lanier Christian Academy football coach and teacher is in custody after being accused of filming under students' clothing.