UPDATE: 11-year-old Smyrna girl who went missing after school found
The missing 11-year-old girl from Smyrna has been found safe, according to police.
The missing 11-year-old girl from Smyrna has been found safe, according to police.
Charlie Kirk murder: Defense attorneys for suspect Tyler Robinson seeking to disqualify prosecutors
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man charged with shooting and killing Charlie Kirk was back in court Friday where his attorneys are asked the judge to disqualify prosecutors in the case over an alleged conflict of interest.
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man charged with shooting and killing Charlie Kirk was back in court Friday where his attorneys are asked the judge to disqualify prosecutors in the case over an alleged conflict of interest.
Gwinnett schools ending kindergarten redshirting in 2026
A policy change coming to Gwinnett County Public Schools is drawing concern from some parents and attention from state lawmakers.
A policy change coming to Gwinnett County Public Schools is drawing concern from some parents and attention from state lawmakers.
Florida governor candidate proposes 'sin tax' on OnlyFans creators
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.
Man shot to death during incident near Cleveland Ave., Beeler Drive
A 55-year-old man was killed in a shooting Thursday night in southwest Atlanta, police said.
A 55-year-old man was killed in a shooting Thursday night in southwest Atlanta, police said.
6-year-old boy killed in Hogansville Road collision; LaGrange police seek tips
A 6-year-old boy died Thursday after being struck by a vehicle on Hogansville Road in LaGrange.
A 6-year-old boy died Thursday after being struck by a vehicle on Hogansville Road in LaGrange.
Trump administration to terminate Somalia TPS: What Atlanta immigrants need to know
Somali refugees must leave the U.S. by March 17 following the removal of Temporary Protected Status. The impact to metro Atlanta.
Somali refugees must leave the U.S. by March 17 following the removal of Temporary Protected Status. The impact to metro Atlanta.
South Fulton launches national search for new police chief after Meadows settlement
South Fulton is launching a nationwide search for a new police chief following Keith Meadows’ retirement settlement.
South Fulton is launching a nationwide search for a new police chief following Keith Meadows’ retirement settlement.
Palmetto Preserve shooting: Victim identified, 16-year-old arrested
A 16-year-old is charged with murder in the shooting death of a 20-year-old man at a Palmetto apartment complex on Jan. 10.
A 16-year-old is charged with murder in the shooting death of a 20-year-old man at a Palmetto apartment complex on Jan. 10.
Warming centers open in North Georgia as extreme cold takes hold
Freezing temperatures will close out the workweek, leading to some municipalities opening warming shelters across North Georgia.
Freezing temperatures will close out the workweek, leading to some municipalities opening warming shelters across North Georgia.
VIDEO: Construction workers jump across roofs mid-ICE raid in Los Angeles County
Construction workers in Montebello jumped across roofs attempting to get away from ICE agents in Los Angeles County.
Construction workers in Montebello jumped across roofs attempting to get away from ICE agents in Los Angeles County.
2025 was one of the hottest years on record, data finds
2025 became one of Earth’s warmest year on record, according to data. Here’s where the year ranked.
2025 became one of Earth’s warmest year on record, according to data. Here’s where the year ranked.
Video shows police officer ambushed in patrol car in explosion of gunfire; suspect found dead after shootout
Video released by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) shows gunfire erupting in the darkness as the suspect opened fire on a marked patrol car.
Video released by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) shows gunfire erupting in the darkness as the suspect opened fire on a marked patrol car.
2 people shot at NE Atlanta warming center; suspected gunman injured in fall
An off-duty officer opened fire on a suspected gunman who is accused of shooting two men outside a warming center in Atlanta.
An off-duty officer opened fire on a suspected gunman who is accused of shooting two men outside a warming center in Atlanta.
Ana Scott killing: Suspect arrested in deadly DeKalb County break-in
Authorities say one of the suspects accused of killing a Decatur woman during a burglary attempt has been captured.
Authorities say one of the suspects accused of killing a Decatur woman during a burglary attempt has been captured.
Minneapolis ICE shootings: ATF arrests man who allegedly stole FBI weaponry
Protests turned violent in Minneapolis Wednesday night after a second ICE-involved shooting within a week sent a man and an agent to the hospital. Find live updates on ICE's presence in Minnesota here.
Protests turned violent in Minneapolis Wednesday night after a second ICE-involved shooting within a week sent a man and an agent to the hospital. Find live updates on ICE's presence in Minnesota here.
TSA $45 security fee for those flying without acceptable identification begins Feb. 1
Attention air travelers. The new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) $45 fee option for travelers without a REAL ID begins Feb. 1.
Attention air travelers. The new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) $45 fee option for travelers without a REAL ID begins Feb. 1.
KSU player suspended as feds probe alleged point-shaving scheme
Two current and former Kennesaw State Owls men's basketball players are among those charged in a federal indictment alleging a nationwide college basketball game-fixing scheme tied to illegal sports betting.
Two current and former Kennesaw State Owls men's basketball players are among those charged in a federal indictment alleging a nationwide college basketball game-fixing scheme tied to illegal sports betting.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Jan. 16-18, 2026
Looking for something to do around metro Atlanta this week? From live music and theater to family-friendly exhibits and festivals, here’s a roundup of events worth adding to your calendar.
Looking for something to do around metro Atlanta this week? From live music and theater to family-friendly exhibits and festivals, here’s a roundup of events worth adding to your calendar.
Forest Park chemical fire: Reactor malfunction sparks fire, hazard concerns
The City of Forest Park has issued an emergency alert as police and fire crews respond to an active chemical fire at an industrial site.
The City of Forest Park has issued an emergency alert as police and fire crews respond to an active chemical fire at an industrial site.