Sandy Springs woman accused of abusing 87-year-old

A Sandy Springs woman was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly abusing an 87-year-old, police said.

Georgia governor’s race 2026: Burt Jones, Michael Thurmond officially qualify

High-profile candidates, including Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and former DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond, officially qualified for the Georgia gubernatorial race.

Sharpsburg man sentenced to 20 years for attempted sex with minor

Taylor Hannigan pleaded guilty in Coweta County Court and was sentenced to 20 years, with the first five years to be served in prison.

Man dies after sneaking into closed section of popular national park

A 33-year-old Hawaii man is dead after entering a closed section of Kīlauea caldera at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, triggering an overnight search and rescue operation in steep, hazardous terrain, officials said.

APD search for man accused of punching woman outside World of Coca-Cola

Atlanta police are searching for a man accused of punching a Savannah school teacher outside the World of Coca-Cola in November 2024, causing her to fall and pass out from hitting her head.

McNair student struck by pellet while riding school bus

A McNair Middle School student was injured on Thursday while riding the bus home from school, officials said.

Crews extinguish Norcross apartment fire that displaced 16

Sixteen people are without a home after flames damaged multiple apartment units on Windsor Woods Lane Wednesday night, fire officials said.

RFK Jr faces pushback after questioning safety of Dunkin’, Starbucks sugary drinks

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.

16 charged with RICO violation in North Georgia drug investigation

A months-long racketeering investigation dubbed Operation Silent Hand culminated Wednesday as authorities executed nine search warrants across North Georgia, resulting in 16 arrests and the seizure of dozens of kilograms of illegal drugs.

Man in custody after SWAT standoff in Woodstock

A man is in custody after a SWAT standoff at a Woodstock auto repair shop on Highway 92. The incident began as a domestic dispute in Holly Springs.

Trump removes Kristi Noem from Homeland Security post

President Donald Trump says he’s replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.

Iran attacks Israel and US bases as war intensifies

Iran attacked Israel and American bases on Thursday and has threatened the United States for torpedoing an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.

Teens recovering from weekend bonfire injuries in Whitfield County

Several teenagers are recovering after a bonfire gathering in Whitfield County erupted into a sudden burst of flames, leaving multiple people with serious burns

Government contracter accused of stealing $46M in cryptocurrency from US Marshals

A U.S. contractor accused of stealing $46 million in cryptocurrency from the U.S. Marshals Service was arrested in Saint Martin. Here’s what we know.

Boycott movement against ChatGPT grows amid OpenAI's Pentagon deal

An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.