Former Athens tag office worker accused of forgery, identity fraud

A former government worker faces 31 felony charges after investigators uncovered a fraudulent scheme at an Athens vehicle registration center.

Man dies months after downtown Atlanta attack; police seek tips

A man found injured outside a downtown Atlanta parking garage in January died from his injuries months later, and police are asking for help to uncover what happened.

Atlanta sisters kidnapping: 911 call from mother released

Newly released 911 audio captures the mother of Zola and Norah Cooper reporting her daughters missing after the woman caring for them stopped responding.

North Georgia weather: Humidity drop today, Code Orange Alert

The August heat is sticking around Wednesday, but a drop in humidity should make conditions feel a little more comfortable across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

ICE accuses lawmakers of disrupting Georgia facility visit

ICE accused Georgia Rep. Hank Johnson and other members of Congress of disrupting operations during a visit to the Stewart Detention Center in southwest Georgia.

Charles Hosch disappearance: Memorial planned for missing hiker

A memorial service for missing SMU law professor Charles Hosch is scheduled for Sept. 19 in Dallas, 10 months after he disappeared while hiking on Blood Mountain.

Eric André, Clayton English reach settlement in airport profiling lawsuit

Comedians Eric André and Clayton English have reached a settlement in their federal civil rights lawsuit against the Clayton County Police Department, according to attorneys.

Nolan Wells death: Family calls for federal probe in Mississippi

Loved ones, community members and church leaders are gathering in Biloxi, Mississippi, for a prayer rally to mark Nolan Wells' 19th birthday.

Tennessee 'most wanted' man tied to brutal home invasion caught in Georgia

A man wanted for attempted first-degree murder in Tennessee has been arrested in Hapeville, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.

Colombia earthquake: Decatur students collect 800 N95 masks

Over 800 N95 masks were collected by Decatur students to support emergency workers following a powerful earthquake in Colombia.

26-year-old inmate dies at DeKalb County Jail, sheriff's office says

A 26-year-old inmate died after being found unresponsive at the DeKalb County Jail on Monday morning, according to the sheriff's office.

Atlanta activists push back against expanding Flock camera network

A coalition of grassroots organizations gathered outside Atlanta City Hall on Tuesday morning to call for the reduction of Flock surveillance cameras across the city.

Unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident diagnoses with measles

Georgia health officials have confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident who has no reported travel history or known exposure.

Villa Rica man arrested on 10 child sexual exploitation counts

A 21-year-old Villa Rica man faces 10 counts of sexual exploitation of children following a cyber tip and residential search warrant execution.

Ohio couple accused of barging into cruise ship cabin, attacking family and 9-year-old

An Ohio couple was arrested after authorities said they forced their way into a family's cruise ship cabin and attacked two adults and their 9-year-old child after being asked to quiet down.

Why Atlanta avoided 100-degree temperatures this summer

Atlanta's streak of remaining below 100 degrees stays intact as meteorological summer nears its Aug. 31 end.

Carroll County institutes new annual trash convenience fee

Carroll County officials are instituting a new annual fee for trash convenience centers to offset soaring operational costs.

DeKalb County: CEO unveils plan to expand housing access

DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer Lorraine Cochran-Johnson unveiled a Comprehensive Housing Plan on Tuesday in Decatur.