Today is Dolly Parton Day as legendary performer turns 80

It's official: Today is Dolly Parton Day as the legendary performer turns 80. Her milestone birthday comes after a year marked by her husband's death and health setbacks.

Crash closes northbound lanes of I-75 near Exit 277 on Monday morning

A crash involving at least one tractor-trailer and possibly two has closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Exit 277 in Cherokee County.

Demonstration planned on MLK Day for man killed in homeless camp

Advocates with the “Justice for Cornelius Taylor” movement are marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a public demonstration calling for housing justice and human dignity in Atlanta.

Former Douglas County judge arrested at Buckhead nightclub files lawsuit

A former Douglas County probate judge has filed a lawsuit against the City of Atlanta and a police officer, alleging excessive force during her 2024 arrest outside a Buckhead nightclub.

MLK Day holiday: What’s open and closed

Here's what is open and closed on Jan. 19, 2026, the day the nation commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy.

Man lying on Cobb County road struck, killed by truck on Friday

A man was killed last Saturday after being struck by a pickup truck while lying in the roadway on Powers Ferry Road, according to Cobb County police.

VIDEO: Drivers take over intersection on Covington Highway Sunday night

A large crowd gathered overnight at the intersection of Covington Highway and Wesley Chapel Road, where drivers blocked traffic and performed dangerous stunts in the roadway.

3 apartments damaged in fire off North Druid Hills Sunday night

A fire tore through an apartment complex in DeKalb County late Sunday night, damaging multiple units and displacing several residents.

New England Patriots beat Houston Texans 28-16 to advance to the 2026 AFC Championship Game

The New England Patriots advanced to the AFC Championship Game by defeating the Houston Texans 28-16, overcoming a turnover-heavy game behind a dominant defense and key fourth-quarter scoring.

Lamar Odom arrested and charged with DUI in Las Vegas

Lamar Odom was arrested and charged with DUI in Las Vegas, according to court records obtained by Fox News Digital.

Former DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton arrested for assaulting wife

Former DeKalb Schools Superintendent Devon Horton was arrested Saturday and charged with aggravated assault – strangulation and child cruelty following a domestic incident.

Clayton County sheriff searching for teen accused of aggravated assault

Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen activated the Fugitive Squad for 16-year-old Lequan Stephens, wanted for aggravated assault and considered armed and dangerous.

Body of man missing since December found in Doraville

Doraville police found the body of missing 68-year-old Shaowei Zhou off Buford Highway Saturday. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the case.

Tarika Hill charged in fatal shooting originally tied to sibling dispute

Atlanta police arrested Tarika Hill for a March 2025 murder on Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. The fatal shooting reportedly followed an argument between siblings.