'Gentle giant': Friends remember man killed in Acworth bar shooting

Three childhood friends and former teammates are remembering their loved one, Jordan Jones, after he was shot and killed while working security at an Acworth bar on Saturday.

Man shot by Jasper police after knife incident at Waffle House

State law enforcement is investigating after a Jasper police officer shot a man who allegedly threw a knife following a chaotic scene at a Waffle House on Sunday afternoon.

Cherokee deputies searching for man last seen near Hightower Road

Cherokee County deputies are searching for Francisco Serrano Varela who was last seen near Hightower Road and Creighton Road on Sunday morning.

Community mourns Hall County teacher killed after prank

The Gainesville community is mourning the loss of a beloved North Hall High School coach and teacher after a "rolling" prank led to his tragic death on Friday night.

MARTA bus driver hospitalized after DeKalb crash

A MARTA bus driver was hospitalized Sunday morning after the bus was hit by another vehicle in DeKalb County, authorities said.

Security guard killed in Acworth bar shooting identified by police

Police have identified a security guard killed early Saturday morning at a recently opened Acworth bar after breaking up a fight.

Georgia Crossover Day 2026 sees several bills pass last minute

Georgia lawmakers face a midnight deadline on Crossover Day as key bills on income tax and data centers move forward while others fail to pass.

Acworth bar security guard killed after reportedly protecting woman

A Douglasville man faces felony murder charges after a security guard was shot and killed while protecting a woman at an Acworth bar.

Hall County teacher dies during prank; Teens charged

A Hall County teacher has died and five teens are in custody after a "rolling" prank ended in a fatal accident on North Gate Drive.

US military: Is there a draft in 2026?

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure to automatically register men for the Selective Service, updating requirements for the first time in decades.

Man shot multiple times during parking lot argument in DeKalb County

A man was hospitalized after being shot multiple times during an argument at a DeKalb County shopping center on Wesley Chapel Road Saturday.

Family of 9 displaced by bomb-like explosions in Clayton County house fire

Nine people were displaced after a fire destroyed a Clayton County home and storage building. Neighbors reported explosions as fire crews battled intense heat.

Emergency landing ends in tragedy as plane crashes on New Mexico golf course

One person was killed and another remains in critical condition after a small plane crashed on the Los Altos Golf Course in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Kendrick Johnson family files $10B lawsuit against federal judges

Kendrick Johnson’s parents filed a federal suit against two judges and the court, alleging a "murder cover-up conspiracy."

Woman killed, bystander wounded in MLK Drive shooting; 2 in custody

One woman is dead and a man is injured following a shooting at the West Ridge Shopping Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus closing several stores: What to know

The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus will close more department stores as part of its bankruptcy restructuring. Here's what we know.