Georgia Democrats propose blocking state funds for ICE facilities

Three Democratic lawmakers gathered in South Fulton announce new legislation in an effort to prevent DHS and ICE from moving forward with planned warehouse detention centers in Georgia.

Atlanta native Jamal Lewis among ex-NFL players pardoned by Trump

Atlanta native and former NFL player Jamal Lewis was among five former players pardoned by President Donald Trump last week.

Atlanta teen accused of shooting family member's boyfriend

A 17-year-old is facing charges after Atlanta police said he shot a family member’s boyfriend in the chest during a dispute on Saturday evening.

Vulnerable adult: Peachtree City woman reported missing found safe

Peachtree City police are searching for a 27-year-old woman classified as a vulnerable adult for several reasons, according to the department.

Car crashes into Atlanta dry cleaners causing partial building collapse

A car plowed through the side of a dry cleaning business in northeast Atlanta Sunday morning, causing parts of the building to crumble and overflow into the street. 

Mattie's Call: Family concerned over Ellenwood man's disappearance

Clayton County police have issued a Mattie's Call for Calvin Redding who has a medical condition that requires ongoing care.

Watch: Smiling toddler gets stuck inside claw machine while parents aren't looking

It only took 15 seconds for 2-year-old Cooper to get stuck inside a claw machine while his parents were momentarily distracted. The smiling toddler didn’t seem to mind.

Atlanta man shot while pretending to be police now facing charges

A 22-year-old man accused of trying to kick down the door at an Atlanta apartment while impersonating a police officer is now facing charges after being shot.

Lanes blocked on I-285 by Covington Highway after tractor-trailer crash

All lanes are temporarily closed after a crash on Interstate 285 southbound in DeKalb County, transportation officials said Sunday morning. 

Heart transplant recipient encourages people to become organ donors

A woman living in Grayson is sharing her transplant story and urging people to become organ donors as thousands of people remain on the waitlist across Georgia.

One dead, man detained following shooting in southwest Atlanta

A man was shot and killed Saturday afternoon on MLK Drive SW in Atlanta. One person has been detained by police.

Manchester Orchestra drummer Tim Very dies, band confirms

Manchester Orchestra drummer Tim Very has died. The Atlanta-based indie rock band announced the loss of their longtime bandmate on Saturday.

ICE ramps up deportation push with 92,600 new beds in $38.3B expansion

ICE is ramping up its deportation push with plans for eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each, according to an internal agency memo.

DHS shutdown now in effect after Congress fails to reach funding deal

The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.

What’s open and closed on Presidents' Day 2026

With Presidents' Day falling on Monday, Feb. 16, many Americans are gearing up for a long weekend. Here's what's open and closed.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 13 latest updates

Investigators entered the 13th day of the search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, who vanished from her Tucson-area home. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is asking residents within 2 miles for any surveillance footage they "deem out of the ordinary or important."

Gwinnett mobile home fire displaces 22 people

22 people were displaced Friday after a fire destroyed five units at a Gwinnett County mobile home park near Azalea Springs Drive.