Child injured at park in McDonough, equipment removed

A child was seriously injured while playing inside a structure at H.O.P.E. Park in McDonough, according to city officials.

Sen. Jon Ossoff urges CSX to improve rail safety after derailments

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff has launched an investigation into CSX Transportation after two recent train derailments in Georgia.

Several Decatur City Schools recognized by state of Georgia

Four schools received the award for better preparing their students for college. All four placed in the top 93% across the state.

Troup County first responder charged with child cruelty

A Troup County firefighter and EMT has been place on leave after she was arrested is in custody after she was arrested on Tuesday on a child cruelty charge.

Atlanta Police Foundation ordered to release records on training center

A Fulton County Superior Court judge has ordered the Atlanta Police Foundation to release records related to the new public safety training center within 30 days.

Atlanta Motor Speedway renamed EchoPark Speedway in 7-year deal

Atlanta Motor Speedway has been renamed EchoPark Speedway under a seven-year, multi-million-dollar partnership with EchoPark Automotive.

Lance McCullers death threats made by man who was intoxicated, upset over losing bet: HPD

A man who made death threats directed at Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers admitted to investigators that he was drunk and upset that he had lost money betting on the team when he lashed out online.

Cars land at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom: Piston Peak National Park

Walt Disney World shares new details on Piston Peak National Park, the new Cars-themed land opening at Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. Here's the latest concept rendering and details.

Florida woman rescued after leaving note in sandwich shop: 'Please help me'

A Florida woman was rescued by deputies after she left a handwritten note in a Jersey Mike’s sandwich shop, pleading for help and providing her location.

Chamblee police names department's 1st-ever LGBT Liason

In February 2012, Brandon White was ambushed by men shouting homophobic slurs at him in Atlanta. He's now protecting others and Chamblee Police's first LGBT Liason.

Burger King awards scholarship to viral metro Atlanta grad

Burger King and its foundation awarded Mykale Baker a $10,000 scholarship, and also honored the customer’s daughter, Daizie Chavez, with a $10,000 scholarship for her college studies.

Man accused of killing Roswell police officer pleads not guilty to charges

The man accused of killing a Roswell police officer while he was responding to a suspicious persons call has pleaded not guilty in the case.

Atlanta educator to be inducted into the National Teacher's Hall of Fame

Dr. Valerie Camille Jones Ford, the head of the math department at the Ron Clark Academy, will be the second teacher from Atlanta and the fourth from Georgia to receive the national honor.

Summer lunch program provides meals to thousand of metro Atlanta students

While kids are celebrating the summer break, the time away from school can be a difficult time for some students who rely on school-provided meals. That's where MUST Ministries' Summer Lunch Program comes into play.