Mother dies shielding her child from three dogs

Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.

Commissioner Mo Ivory sparks debate after bailing inmates out of Fulton jail

Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory is viral on TikTok after bailing out three inmates to highlight overcrowding and the $115-per-night cost to taxpayers.

Atlanta police searching for missing 27-year-old Ariel Johnson

Atlanta police are searching for Ariel Johnson, 27, who was last seen on Landrum Drive SW on March 1 wearing gray scrubs.

Decatur gives update on World Cup preparations

With the World Cup less than 100 days away, the city of Decatur is preparing to welcome soccer fans from around the world.

Pedestrian killed on Old National Highway in South Fulton

Police in South Fulton are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Old National Highway.

Cascade Skating updates policy for minors amid teen activity

A popular southwest Atlanta skating rink is tightening security rules following recent issues involving teens.

Henry County firefighter paramedic passes away unexpectedly

Law enforcement and first responders in Henry County are mourning the death of firefighter and paramedic Stephen Reeves.

WATCH | Man seen allegedly pushing kids off bikes in Sandy Springs arrested

A man was arrested at a concert last week after he shoved two kids off their bicycles, causing one of them to fall into a fountain, Sandy Springs police said.

Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.

Driver sentenced in fatal I-575 Cherokee County tow truck crash

David Beaver has been sentenced for vehicular homicide in the death of tow truck driver Frank Ingram along I-575 in Cherokee County in 2023.

What's next in Atlanta's bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention

One local economist says hosting the DNC could give the area a boost, noting that 2028 could be a big year for Atlanta, as it will also play host to the Super Bowl that year.

Fulton jail overcrowding: Board of Commissioners approves controversial plan

A plan to reduce overcrowding at Fulton County’s Rice Street Jail, approved by the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday morning, has blindsided some Fulton County officials.

James Talarico thanks supporters, warns billionaires in Senate primary victory speech

Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night. 

‘The Masked Singer’: Eggplant eliminated; here’s who it is

Eggplant was unmasked on “The Masked Singer" after “Ozzfest Night." The celebrity behind the costume was a familiar soap star with decades on TV.

Coweta County grandfather sentenced to prison for child sexual abuse material

A 53-year-old Coweta County grandfather has pleaded guilty to possession of child porn after authorities say they found dozens of videos and images on his electronic devices after his arrest in 2024.