Repeat offender faces life in prison for $100K drug bust on I-85

A 39-year-old Brookhaven man is facing new federal charges for allegedly trafficking fentanyl and cocaine across metro Atlanta.

Video: Atlanta road rage crash ends in armed robbery

Atlanta police released video of a road rage crash that escalated into an armed robbery on Nov. 27.

Mother of 2 girls found buried in suitcases charged with murder

The mother of two young girls who were found inside suitcases and buried in shallow graves was charged with aggravated murder on Thursday, police said.

Sandy Springs woman accused of abusing 87-year-old

A Sandy Springs woman was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly abusing an 87-year-old, police said.

Georgia governor’s race 2026: Burt Jones, Michael Thurmond officially qualify

High-profile candidates, including Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and former DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond, officially qualified for the Georgia gubernatorial race.

Sharpsburg man sentenced to 20 years for attempted sex with minor

Taylor Hannigan pleaded guilty in Coweta County Court and was sentenced to 20 years, with the first five years to be served in prison.

Man dies after sneaking into closed section of popular national park

A 33-year-old Hawaii man is dead after entering a closed section of Kīlauea caldera at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, triggering an overnight search and rescue operation in steep, hazardous terrain, officials said.

APD search for man accused of punching woman outside World of Coca-Cola

Atlanta police are searching for a man accused of punching a Savannah school teacher outside the World of Coca-Cola in November 2024, causing her to fall and pass out from hitting her head.

McNair student struck by pellet while riding school bus

A McNair Middle School student was injured on Thursday while riding the bus home from school, officials said.

Crews extinguish Norcross apartment fire that displaced 16

Sixteen people are without a home after flames damaged multiple apartment units on Windsor Woods Lane Wednesday night, fire officials said.

RFK Jr faces pushback after questioning safety of Dunkin’, Starbucks sugary drinks

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.

16 charged with RICO violation in North Georgia drug investigation

A months-long racketeering investigation dubbed Operation Silent Hand culminated Wednesday as authorities executed nine search warrants across North Georgia, resulting in 16 arrests and the seizure of dozens of kilograms of illegal drugs.