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.

Triple the limit: New details in Hall Sheriff Gerald Couch's DUI arrest

New details are emerging after Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch was allegedly caught serving "all over the roadway" with a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit last week in a county-issued SUV.

Two young unidentified Black girls found dead inside buried suitcases in Ohio

Police in Cleveland, Ohio, are asking the public for tips after two young Black girls were found dead inside separate suitcases buried in shallow graves on Monday.

Police drop theft probe at Fulton County Commissioner's Office

Fulton County police investigated an alleged security breach at the office of District 4 Commissioner Mo Ivory in January, but the case was closed due to a lack of evidence.

Senate fails to pass war powers resolution

In a vote Wednesday, the Senate failed to pass a war powers resolution which gives lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 32 latest updates

Wednesday marks Day 32 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.

Prosecutors will seek death penalty for man accused of shooting Gwinnett officers

Prosecutors have confirmed they plan to seek the death penalty against Kevin Andrews, who is accused of shooting two Gwinnett County police officers, killing one of them and leaving the other with severe injuries.

Clarkston woman convicted of killing ex-boyfriend in front of children

A Clarkston woman faces life in prison after being convicted Tuesday of murdering her ex-boyfriend in front of her children following a dispute over a door lock.

Atlanta traffic stop turns into drug bust, loaded firearm found

A traffic stop in southwest Atlanta turned into a drug bust last week after officers searched a vehicle and found promethazine, oxycodone, marijuana and a loaded firearm.