Cherokee County service dog could win national award

A service animal named Parker from Cherokee County is in the running to win the American Humane Hero Dog Award.

Pot-bellied pig takes a stroll in Dunwoody: Police escort 'Ham-bassador' home

A pot-bellied pig was spotted trotting along Peeler Road in Dunwoody, prompting a humorous response from local police who escorted it back home.

Family's heartfelt plea: Help find missing Atlanta man Matthew Connally

Matthew Connally, nephew of former Douglas County Sheriff Phil Miller, disappeared in 2021, after leaving St. Jude’s Recovery Center in Atlanta.

Acworth Walmart kidnapping case: All charges dropped

The Cobb County District Attorney entered a motion to drop the charges against Mahendra Patel on Wednesday, with the judge concurring.

Democrat Michael Thurmond announces plan to run for Georgia governor

Former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond is the latest politician to announce his bid to succeed Brian Kemp as Georgia's next governor in 2026.

West Nile virus detected in mosquitos in metro Atlanta

DeKalb and Fulton counties have reported their first positive West Nile virus mosquito samples of 2025.

Quornelius Radford: Who is the accused Fort Stewart shooter?

Sgt. Quornelius Radford, 28, is accused of opening fire at Fort Stewart, injuring five of his military co-workers.

Deadly Little Five Points crash: Felony murder charges for accused woman

Faduma Mohamed, 24, was indicted on multiple charges, including felony murder and DUI, related to the death of 19-year-old Cooper Schoenke.

Florida nurse impersonator arrested after treating over 4,400 patients, deputies say

Florida woman, Autumn Bardisa, was arrested for impersonating a nurse and treating over 4,400 patients without a license at AdventHealth hospital in Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled state evacuate Illinois hotel after bomb threat

A bomb threat was made at the Illinois hotel where Texas Democratic lawmakers are staying after fleeing the state to block a vote on a newly drawn congressional map, officials said Wednesday morning.

DOJ releases new list of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' as part of immigration crackdown

President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this year requiring a list of jurisdictions that he believes are impacting federal immigration laws.

Armed man shot by officer during chase in College Park, GBI says

A man has been hospitalized after he was shot by a College Park officer while reportedly trying to flee from police, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says.

Man shot outside gas station on Glenwood Road, DeKalb County police say

DeKalb County police responded to a shooting in the 4400 block of Glenwood Road near Austin Drive in the Decatur area shortly before midnight Tuesday.