Rockdale County house fire leaves 1 dead, 2 severely injured

A deadly house fire in Rockdale County is under investigation after one person was killed, and two others were seriously injured.

Appeals court blocks 'Stop Cop City' ballot referendum

A federal appeals court ruled that the "Stop Cop City" petition cannot force a referendum on the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, citing Georgia state law.

1 'seriously injured' in DeKalb County shooting

Authorities are on the scene of a reported shooting on Tuesday afternoon, where at least one person was injured.

These baby names are at risk of going extinct in 2026

Some baby names are disappearing fast. New data reveals which once-trendy names are falling out of favor.

6 MN federal prosecutors resign amid investigation into Renee Good's widow: report

Six prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota have resigned in the wake of a reported investigation into the widow of Renee Good, the woman shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.

Months-long investigation leads to arrests, large drug seizure

Two brothers were arrested, and large amounts of drugs were seized following an 8-month investigation into a trafficking organization operating in parts of Georgia and Alabama.

Man accused of holding woman, children hostage in West Point

Jarquavious Williams was arrested in West Point after a SWAT standoff where he allegedly held a woman and two children hostage at an apartment complex.

Hall County RICO Indictment: 9 charged in $1M car title fraud scheme

Nine people, including Brandy Pitts and Susan Palencia, face RICO charges in Hall County for a $1M title fraud scheme involving car dealerships and unlicensed drivers.

ICE in Minnesota: Anti-ICE protests get heated outside Whipple Building

The number of ICE agents operating in Minnesota is expected to increase, even as state and city leaders attempt to stop the escalation through legal action.

Bacon jailer accused of sexual relationship with inmate

A Bacon County jailer was recently arrested by state agents after he allegedly had a sexual relationship with an inmate.

Hampton woman accused of using federal jobs to steal pandemic relief funds

Hampton woman Attallah Williams charged in $3.5M COVID fraud scheme after allegedly using her jobs at the SBA and IRS to approve fraudulent loan applications.

Clintons refuse to comply with House Epstein subpoena for testimony

Former president Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton say they will refuse to comply with a congressional subpoena for them to testify in an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

Blue Man Group offers rush, lottery tickets for Atlanta shows

Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta is offering discounted Student Rush and Lucky Seat lottery tickets for the upcoming Blue Man Group engagement at the Fox Theatre.

Felon reportedly impersonates officer during Gwinnett traffic stop

A convicted felon is facing 14 charges after he claimed to be a "bail enforcement agent" in September when he was pulled over by Gwinnett County police for driving a motorcycle with a stolen tag. 

Escrow payments rising nationwide with homeownership less attainable

Rising escrow payments are eating into Americans' budgets. Insurance premiums are driving costs up in several states, with 8% nationwide increase projected for 2026.

December CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month

Inflation in the U.S. increased in December, according to a report released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumers are paying more for food but gas prices have declined.

Intersection renamed for retired cop who died after Cumming Christmas parade

City officials, first responders and family members gathered Monday to officially name the intersection of Castleberry Road and Buford Dam Road the “Sergeant Rob Muth Memorial Intersection."