Dalton college student released from ICE custody after mistaken arrest

Ximena Arias-Cristobal, a 19-year-old college student from Dalton, was released from ICE custody on Thursday evening, according to her lawyer.

DeKalb ‘party house’ rattles nearby homes, despite multiple calls to authorities

A group of homeowners in unincorporated DeKalb County has complained for more than a year about pounding music and other noise blaring from a new mini-mansion in their midst.

Atlanta police officer hospitalized after vehicle crash

An Atlanta police officer was hospitalized on Thursday following a vehicle crash on the city's southwest side.

South Fulton mayor formally charged with criminal trespassing

South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau has been formally charged with criminal trespassing for allegedly entering a lakefront home without permission in July 2023.

Inside ATL's 24/7 emergency ops center as summer travel season takes off

More than 2.6 million passengers are projected to pass through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport during the Memorial Day travel period.

Tears flow in Henry County as driver pleads guilty in Adalyn Pierce's death

A driver charged with a crash the killed an 8-year-old Henry County girl who was trying to get on her school bus has been sentenced to 15 years after pleading guilty to her charges.

Texas woman who won $83.5M lottery jackpot hasn't been paid, sues Texas Lottery Commission

A woman still has not been paid after her controversial $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot win. She is suing the Texas Lottery Commission in an attempt to receive her winnings.

Lake Lanier closures: Number of closures reduced to 11 from 20

Plans to close 20 recreation sites at Lake Lanier have reportedly been scaled back after community backlash and intervention from elected officials.

Mom, stepfather charged after 3-year-old found wandering in SE Atlanta

Police say the 3-year-old found alone on the doorstop of a southeast Atlanta home was injured and appeared to be suffering from malnutrition.

Train collision with asphalt truck causes minor spill in Emerson

Officials spent Thursday afternoon cleaning up after a train struck a hot liquid asphalt truck, which had gotten stuck on the tracks.

Paulding County Sheriff's deputy talks about being shot in the line of duty

Nearly a month after being shot during a welfare check, Paulding County Deputy Brice Mattick is back on the job and sharing his story of survival and resilience.

Florida Checkers employee shoots, kills customer upset with order, police say

An argument over a food order at a Florida Checkers restaurant ended in shooting and one man dead, deputies said. A Checkers employee allegedly shot and killed a customer during an argument over the customer's food.  The Checkers employee was arrested and booked into jail on one count of first-degree premeditated murder.

Man shot on Old National Highway in South Fulton Thursday afternoon

A man was shot Thursday afternoon near the 6000 block of Old National Highway in South Fulton and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Atlanta police officer arrested for sexual battery; relieved of duty

Off-duty Atlanta Police Lt. Kyle Kleinhenz was arrested for sexual battery after allegedly inappropriately touching a rideshare driver during a dispute.