MARTA bus involved in crash near Langhorn Street and I-20

Officers are on scene investigating a crash involving a MARTA bus near Langhorn Street on Wednesday night, according to the Atlanta Police Department.

Suspect arrested after chase ends in PIT maneuver on I-75 in Whitfield County

A multi-county chase ended on I-75 South in Whitfield County after deputies performed a PIT maneuver to stop the suspect on Wednesday afternoon, according to the sheriff's office.

Traffic stop leads to suspected mobile meth lab in Towns County

A traffic stop led to a major hazardous materials response and drug arrest after deputies uncovered a suspected mobile methamphetamine lab inside a vehicle in Towns County, according to the sheriff's office.

14-time convicted felon sentenced to federal prison for stolen gun

A 14-time convicted felon with a decades-long violent criminal record has been sentenced to nearly nine years in federal prison after Atlanta police caught him with a stolen gun.

Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to pledge $2 million amid Macklemore controversy

Robert Kraft is pledging $2 million toward humanitarian relief after revealing that Ed Sheeran personally called and asked him to commit the donation. The move comes amid the growing controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s tour.

Victim's family outraged after court halts Stacey Humphreys' execution

Grieving family members expressed anger and disbelief on Wednesday after the Georgia Supreme Court halted the scheduled execution of death-row inmate Stacey Humphreys.

How Georgia's adult literacy levels compare to the rest of the nation

The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis, but adult reading levels vary sharply depending on where you live. See how Georgia compares to the rest of the country, and where neighboring Southeastern states fall on the list.

These are the states with the most unclaimed tax refunds per 100,000 residents

Millions in potential tax refunds are going unclaimed across the U.S. See which states have the most money left on the table, according to new data.

Mother pleads for answers in 2022 murder of Georgia State freshman

An Atlanta family stood side-by-side with police officers on Wednesday to plead for the community's help in solving the December 2022 murder of a 19-year-old college student.

Third suspect captured in deadly 2025 Sweet Auburn mass shooting

Federal authorities have captured the third person wanted in connection with the 2025 Sweet Auburn mass shooting that left one man dead and 10 other people injured.

Mysterious disease sending young, healthy Texas workers into kidney failure

A mysterious form of kidney disease that has devastated young to middle-aged agricultural workers in Central America and South Asia appears to have surfaced in Texas.

Man arrested in deadly shooting of 62-year-old found in Lithonia carport

DeKalb County police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of a homeowner found dead in his Lithonia carport in July.

'Looksmaxxing' among 1,400 new words added to Merriam-Webster's dictionary website

Merriam-Webster's dictionary has added 1,400 words, from “looksmaxxing" and “rickroll" to “cuffing season" and “Sunday scaries," capturing how language is evolving.

FDA recalls hand soap sold in 15 states due to risk of bacteria

The affected hand soap products were sold in various states, including California, Georgia, and Illinois, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Former Ohio teacher charged with allegedly sheltering missing teen

Former Ohio teacher Jobe Binkley, 48, has been charged with interference with custody after authorities alleged he knowingly allowed a missing teenage girl to stay at his Springfield home.

Georgia high court upholds stay of execution for Stacey Humphreys

The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld a Cobb County judge’s ruling putting the execution of death row inmate Stacey Ian Humphreys on hold.

Lindsay Clancy trial prompts Massachusetts push for better postpartum care

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is speaking up about postpartum care following the high-profile case of Lindsay Clancy, who was on trial for the murder of her three children after saying she was in the throes of postpartum psychosis. 

Jonesboro man arrested for 2024 murder of Atlanta dancer

A Georgia man faces a murder charge after federal marshals arrested him in Florida for the 2024 death of an Atlanta dancer in Birmingham.

Public sex act leads to arrest at Town Center Mall store

A 62-year-old man faces charges after police say he performed a sex act on himself inside a store at Town Center Mall.