Father gets consecutive life sentences for murder, child assault

A Loganville man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a Gwinnett County jury convicted him of murder, rape, and years of horrific child abuse that ultimately led to the death of his 10-year-old daughter, according to prosecutors.

Atlanta police investigate fatal shooting on Fayetteville Road SE

A man died at a local hospital early Sunday morning after police found him suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in a vacant lot, according to authorities.

Atlanta police search for suspects after 12-year-old shot

A 12-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after being caught in the crossfire of an apparent drive-by shooting Friday evening in Atlanta, according to police.

Family seeks answers after retired Atlanta police officer found dead

A retired Atlanta police officer who was still serving as an active university officer was found dead in his own driveway Saturday morning, prompting a Clayton County death investigation after relatives discovered blood inside the house.

Nonprofit provides sensory relief at Atlanta FIFA Fan Festival

Tens of thousands of soccer fans are packing Centennial Olympic Park for the FIFA Fan Festival, and a national nonprofit is working to ensure the massive downtown Atlanta event stays inclusive for everyone.

Gov. Brian Kemp endorses Burt Jones for Georgia governor race

Gov. Brian Kemp threw his full support behind Lt. Gov. Burt Jones on Sunday, officially endorsing his longtime ally to become the 84th governor of Georgia.

MARTA train death: Man hit while trying to climb back onto platform

A man trying to pull himself out of a transit trackway died Saturday morning after an oncoming MARTA train struck him at the Civic Center Station, according to transit officials.

Missing swimmer recovered after drowning in Lake Lanier

A 21-year-old Pendergrass man died Saturday after going underwater while swimming with friends in Lake Lanier, according to authorities.

How to watch UFC Freedom250; LIVE coverage on FOX LOCAL

UFC Freedom 250 is bringing a historic fight card to the nation's capitol, and fans have multiple ways to catch the action live.

UFC Freedom250 fighters guide: Everything to know before White House fights

The Octagon has taken its place on the South Lawn and the lineup has been set as the countdown begins for a historic fight night in the nation's capital.

Fallen Rockdale firefighter publicly identified after fatal crash

Rockdale County officials have publicly identified Juan Antonia Smith II, a 26-year-old firefighter who was killed Friday evening when his firetruck overturned at a Conyers intersection.

Judge disciplined for sex in chambers and lying to investigators apologizes for ‘offensive conduct’

A federal judge who was disciplined after an investigation found that she had sex with a police officer in her chambers and then lied about it wrote a letter to a former law clerk apologizing for her “harmful, offensive, and unprofessional behavior."

Swimmer missing in Lake Lanier after failing to resurface

A 21-year-old man is missing and feared dead after he disappeared underwater while swimming with friends at Lake Lanier on Saturday afternoon, authorities said.

Thousands gather at Atlanta FIFA Fan Festival despite extreme heat

Centennial Olympic Park transformed into a massive celebration of global culture on Saturday as thousands of soccer fans packed downtown Atlanta for day three of FIFA's Fan Festival.

Two injured after car flies off road into MARTA train pillar

Two men were hospitalized early Saturday morning after their vehicle ran off the road and struck an elevated MARTA train track pillar in southwest Atlanta, prompting an emergency extrication by rescue crews, authorities said.

President Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center - but it's hard to see that

President Donald Trump’s name has been removed from the Kennedy Center, a top official for the art venue confirmed, but onlookers who wanted to see the change were having a hard time doing so. 

Former Cherokee deputy arrested over unauthorized database search

A Cherokee County deputy was fired and arrested Friday evening after an internal audit exposed unauthorized use of the agency's license plate reader system.

Boy, 12, hospitalized after being shot at Rosa L Burney Park

A 12-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after being shot near an Atlanta park playground Friday evening, according to the Atlanta Police Department.