Firefighter injured, residents displaced by Gwinnett apartment complex fire

Gwinnett County firefighters responded to a large fire at an apartment complex on Club Lakes Parkway near Sweetwater Creek in Gwinnett County.

Clayton police officer shoots, kills 'aggressive' dog

The Clayton County Police Department said an officer’s actions are under review after they shot and killed a dog Thursday evening.

Henry County Schools respond after mock 'funeral' pep rally draws outrage

Henry County Schools issued a video message emphasizing safety and sportsmanship after a viral Stockbridge High pep rally featured a mock “funeral" for rival Dutchtown High.

Atlanta council selects Edgewood task force members

Atlanta City Council has appointed nine members to a new Edgewood Corridor Public Safety Task Force.

Florida man used cameras to target sprinklers at disabled kids headed to school, deputies say

A 61-year-old Marion County man has been arrested on multiple charges after deputies say he harassed and assaulted his disabled neighbors for months using his sprinkler system and surveillance cameras.

Mike Collins launches Senate run to challenge Ossoff in 2026

Rep. Mike Collins officially kicks off his U.S. Senate bid Tuesday in Jackson, aiming to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026.

Lori Vallow Daybell extradited back to Idaho following Arizona convictions

Lori Vallow Daybell was extradited from Estrella Jail in Phoenix, out of Maricopa County Sheriff's Office's custody, and taken to the Pocatello Women's Correctional Center in Idaho.

10 children rescued from Nebraska human trafficking ring, ICE says

ICE officials reported finding the victims in dirty motel rooms in the Nebraska area and they arrested multiple people linked to the human trafficking ring.

Powerball grows to $643M

The Powerball jackpot is rapidly growing, and could grow into one of the largest jackpots in history if a winner doesn’t emerge in the next drawing or two.

Hurricane Erin moves closer to US

Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified last week, going from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph in a matter of hours.

Man sentenced to life for murder of friend outside DeKalb County sports bar

A metro Atlanta man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after prosecutors say he shot his friend eight times over an unpaid loan of less than $2,000.

New Vinings park to honor folk art icon Nellie Mae Rowe

Cobb Landmarks has secured funding to build a pocket park in Vinings honoring folk artist Nellie Mae Rowe.

CFP talks expansion at Atlanta season kickoff luncheon

The College Football Hall of Fame hosted the annual “Kick-Off to Playoff” luncheon, spotlighting Atlanta’s Peach Bowl as a CFP semifinal this season.

No. 2 Forever: Auburn immortalizes Atlanta native Cam Newton

Former Westlake High School standout and NFL MVP Cam Newton is set to receive one of college football’s highest honors this fall.

From Chick-fil-A to Falcons: Rookie Jalon Walker talks about fast-food past

Falcons rookie Jalon Walker once worked at Chick-fil-A in Salisbury, North Carolina, a job he got through his father’s connection — long before becoming a Georgia football star.