Arson spree targets Haralson County family’s rural property
Three separate homes on the same Felton property have been deliberately burned down since 2024.
Loose trailer injures 2 men on I-20, DeKalb police looking for owner
A detached trailer from a passing pickup truck severely injured Scott Watkins along Interstate 20 and the driver fled.
Power outage traps seniors at Atlanta facility, sparks safety concerns
The Briar Park 55-plus Apartments lost power for three hours, trapping several wheelchair-bound residents in the lobby.
Douglas County ends lease for longtime downtown museum
Douglas County voted to terminate the museum’s rent-free lease after 27 years in the historic courthouse.
Atlanta airport threat suspect’s mental state under federal review
Cagle’s wife told investigators he has schizophrenia, was off medication, and made the threats during a divorce dispute.
Target cutting 1,800 positions, 1,000 employees set to be laid off
Target announced Thursday it will be eliminating 1,800 positions from its corporate staff.
Police: Man with at least 36 arrests opened fire from SUV on homeless camp
Police say Alexander Wood has been arrested more than three dozen times and has multiple prior felony convictions.
Cheerleader dies after being shot at high school bonfire, remembered for having 'spunk to her step'
Kimber Mills was planning to attend University of Alabama to become a nurse before Sunday's shooting in Alabama.
Officials: South Fulton USPS device not explosive after all
Police in South Fulton responded to a reported bomb threat at a property on Villanova Drive early Thursday morning.
Cartersville police captain talks about foiled Atlanta airport shooting
Carterville's police captain describes what happened Monday morning that led to the arrest of a man who claimed he was going to "shoot up" Atlanta's airport.
Porta-potty peep scheme busted as man faces nearly 100 charges for filming students: police
Tyler Pavlick is accused of placing hidden cameras at a school event and fair in Iowa.
Tiffany Foster murder: Jury hears chilling 911 call, mom testifies
Prosecutors are continuing to lay out their case against Reginald Robertson, the man accused of kidnapping and murdering his former fiancée, Tiffany Foster — even though her body has never been found.
I-75 overpass near Jonesboro Road plugged, repairs underway
Transportation crews have temporarily plugged the hole that opened on the Meadowbrook Lane overpass above Interstate 75 in Clayton County.
Police seek possible suspect after teen shot near Atlantic Station
Atlanta police are asking for help locating the gunman who shot an 18-year-old at Atlantic Station on Oct. 17.
Gov. Brian Kemp, first lady arrive in South Korea for business trip
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp have arrived in South Korea for an economic development trip.
Deaths of Rockdale, Polk law enforcement members mourned
Communities in the metro Atlanta area are mourning the deaths of two local law enforcement members.
16-year-old arrested for firing shot near Booker T. Washington High School
A 16-year-old was arrested after allegedly firing a gun toward Atlanta police near Booker T. Washington High School.
Georgia man arrested for allegedly shooting at North Carolina home after tearing down Trump banner
Benjamin Campbell was extradited from Georgia following the Sept. 6 incident.
Two men shot in Old Fourth Ward, one critically injured
An 18-year-old was found shot in the back and is in critical condition. A second victim, age 26, arrived at Emory Hospital with a gunshot wound and is stable.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 24-26, 2025
Celebrate the season with a weekend full of festivals, food, and family fun across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.