Student arrested after gun detected at Booker T. Washington High School
A student at Booker T. Washington High School was arrested after the Evolv system detected a gun in a backpack.
A student at Booker T. Washington High School was arrested after the Evolv system detected a gun in a backpack.
Portillo’s opens first Georgia restaurant, marking 100th location
Portillo’s will open its first Georgia restaurant and 100th location in Kennesaw on Nov. 18.
Portillo’s will open its first Georgia restaurant and 100th location in Kennesaw on Nov. 18.
Atlanta pauses evictions, water shutoffs as SNAP funding lapses
Mayor Andre Dickens ordered a citywide pause on residential evictions and water shutoffs.
Mayor Andre Dickens ordered a citywide pause on residential evictions and water shutoffs.
Ex-Stonecrest mayor accused of lying to run for city council
A DeKalb County grand jury indicted former Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary on multiple felony charges tied to false registration.
A DeKalb County grand jury indicted former Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary on multiple felony charges tied to false registration.
Georgia SNAP benefits shutdown: 1.5M residents brace for food aid pause
Georgia’s SNAP benefits will pause Nov. 1 as the federal shutdown halts $3 billion in annual food aid.
Georgia’s SNAP benefits will pause Nov. 1 as the federal shutdown halts $3 billion in annual food aid.
JetBlue flight diverted to Tampa International Airport after experiencing 'drop in altitude'
A JetBlue flight flying from Cancun, Mexico to Newark, New Jersey was diverted to Tampa on Thursday after the plane experienced a drop in altitude.
A JetBlue flight flying from Cancun, Mexico to Newark, New Jersey was diverted to Tampa on Thursday after the plane experienced a drop in altitude.
Pet monkey seen leaving Texas Spirit Halloween with owner in new bodycam
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.
The monkey was captured in previous viral video swinging from the store's rafters after being spooked by a Halloween animatronic.
Aide to Mass Gov. Healey charged in cocaine trafficking scheme allegedly linked to state office building
LaMar Cook, 45, of Springfield, pleaded not guilty and was ordered held during a court hearing.
LaMar Cook, 45, of Springfield, pleaded not guilty and was ordered held during a court hearing.
Man accused of stabbing two teens with metal fork on flight from Chicago
A man is facing federal assault charges after reportedly stabbing two teen boys with a metal fork while on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany.
A man is facing federal assault charges after reportedly stabbing two teen boys with a metal fork while on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany.
Anchorage shaken as 5.4 earthquake strikes southern Alaska
The 5.4 quake struck just after 9:30 a.m. Alaska Time and was centered in a remote coastal area about 110 miles south of Anchorage.
The 5.4 quake struck just after 9:30 a.m. Alaska Time and was centered in a remote coastal area about 110 miles south of Anchorage.
Georgia middle school students hospitalized after ingesting Kratom
Several students at Saddle Ridge Middle School in LaFayette, Georgia, were hospitalized after ingesting Kratom, a plant-based substance with potentially dangerous stimulant and opioid-like effects, school officials said.
Several students at Saddle Ridge Middle School in LaFayette, Georgia, were hospitalized after ingesting Kratom, a plant-based substance with potentially dangerous stimulant and opioid-like effects, school officials said.
DHS issues new travel guidance for foreigners, green card holders
The new rules will require immigrants to have their picture taken when they enter and exit the U.S.
The new rules will require immigrants to have their picture taken when they enter and exit the U.S.
Crews working to repair water main break on Covington Highway
Crews in DeKalb County are working to repair a 6-inch water main break on Covington Highway.
Crews in DeKalb County are working to repair a 6-inch water main break on Covington Highway.
Atlanta Dogwood Festival to return in 2026 with entrance fee
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival will return to Piedmont Park in April 2026 with a $5–$10 entrance fee after organizers fell short of their fundraising goal but secured city approval to move forward with the 90th annual event.
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival will return to Piedmont Park in April 2026 with a $5–$10 entrance fee after organizers fell short of their fundraising goal but secured city approval to move forward with the 90th annual event.
Father charged after shooting son to death in Buckhead, police say
Atlanta police say a father fatally shot his son after being called to a Buckhead apartment complex to help calm a domestic dispute.
Atlanta police say a father fatally shot his son after being called to a Buckhead apartment complex to help calm a domestic dispute.
Paulding County cold case unit strengthened; investigating 2004 murder
Paulding County’s cold case unit is reopening multiple unsolved murders — including the 2004 killing of Reagan Wheeler — using new forensic technology and investigative resources to bring long-awaited justice to families.
Paulding County’s cold case unit is reopening multiple unsolved murders — including the 2004 killing of Reagan Wheeler — using new forensic technology and investigative resources to bring long-awaited justice to families.
Jonathan Wiley Jr. murder: Gwinnett family still seeking justice years later
More than two years after 21-year-old Jonathan Wiley Jr. was shot and killed in his Lawrenceville home, his family is still searching for justice as police continue to investigate the unsolved case.
More than two years after 21-year-old Jonathan Wiley Jr. was shot and killed in his Lawrenceville home, his family is still searching for justice as police continue to investigate the unsolved case.
Musician tracks stolen instruments with Apple AirTags, leads police to arrest
Musician Alex Ahn tracked thousands of dollars in stolen instruments using Apple AirTags.
Musician Alex Ahn tracked thousands of dollars in stolen instruments using Apple AirTags.
Hope Atlanta on SNAP pause: ‘We have no idea what this is going to look like’
Hope Atlanta say the number of people asking for help has doubled in recent weeks, and they worry demand will keep growing.
Hope Atlanta say the number of people asking for help has doubled in recent weeks, and they worry demand will keep growing.
Georgia SNAP payments to halt; Democrats urge Kemp to use budget surplus
Georgia Democrats are urging Gov. Kemp to use part of the state’s $14.6 billion surplus to prevent the cutoff.
Georgia Democrats are urging Gov. Kemp to use part of the state’s $14.6 billion surplus to prevent the cutoff.