Georgia House Democrats launch statewide town hall tour Tuesday

Georgia House Democrats launched a statewide town hall tour Tuesday in LaGrange to connect with voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Woman shot at South Fulton house party; owner says he had security

South Fulton police are investigating a shooting of a woman at a large house known to have hosted publicly-advertised parties in the past.

Families of 2 Dalton women allegedly killed by same man speak out

Police believe Kevin Andrew Akins fatally shot his wife, Rebeca Nicole Akins, and girlfriend, Cindel Mae Rhoden—who was five months pregnant—before taking his own life in a May 21 murder-suicide in Dalton.

IT deputy director for Gwinnett County arrested for financial misconduct

Former Gwinnett County IT Deputy Director James Smith has been arrested for allegedly attempting to divert county funds using altered financial documents.

Olympic legend Mary Lou Retton arrested on DUI charge, records show

Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton was arrested on a DUI charge in West Virginia earlier this month, court records showed.

Man injured during hit-and-run on Roswell Road, police looking for driver

A man was injured in a hit-and-run on Roswell Road around 2:31 a.m. on May 18 after being struck by a gray Tesla while crossing the street.

Grapevine Lake jet ski hit-and-run crash: Two suspects arrested

A woman linked to the death of an 18-year-old who was struck by a jet ski while kayaking on Grapevine Lake was arrested on Tuesday. A man who allegedly helped her get away from the lake is also in custody.

Bear crashes through Kentucky home's ceiling after climbing into attic

A family in Kentucky received an unusual wake-up call last week after a bear came crashing through the ceiling of their home and landed inside the kitchen.

Mexican national sentenced to trafficking firearms from Georgia to Mexico

Prosecutors say many of the guns that Edson Aregullin purchased illegally in North Georgia and sent over the border were used to commit violent crimes in Mexico.

Arrest made for deadly shooting at Garnett MARTA station

Atlanta Police have obtained arrest warrants for Melvin Marshall, 25, in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month.

Chattahoochee Riverkeeper launches swim guide showing water quality

Chattahoochee Riverkeeper will release a weekly water quality guide every Thursday based on E. coli testing from local waterways.

Men on the run after violent armed home invasion in LaGrange

Investigators say the group of masked men fought with a homeowner after forcing their way into his home at gunpoint on Saturday night.