Who will replace Karoline Leavitt?

Thursday is Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s last day at the White House. 

Cartersville police seize enough fentanyl to kill 8,000 in traffic stop arrest

A Cartersville man was arrested after officers seized a lethal amount of fentanyl and methamphetamine during an evening traffic stop, according to police.

7-year-old in coma after being hit walking to school bus stop

A 7-year-old boy remains in a medically induced coma in Atlanta after a truck struck him Friday morning as he prepared to board a school bus on Chateau Drive in Rome, according to an online fundraiser.

Google Assistant $68M settlement claim deadline is here: What to know

Eligible Americans have just hours left to file a claim in a proposed $68 million Google Assistant privacy settlement. Here’s who may qualify and how to file a claim.

North Carolina doctor accused of shooting 2 sisters in alleged interstate road rage attack

A North Carolina doctor was arrested Aug. 22 after he allegedly fired into a Jeep during an interstate road rage incident, wounding two sisters, ages 12 and 20, according to Virginia State Police.

MARTA to pay $32.6 million to resolve Atlanta audit dispute

The City of Atlanta and MARTA have reached a $52 million settlement to resolve a long-running dispute over sales tax funds dedicated to enhanced bus service.

Dragon Con 2026 guide: What to know before heading downtown

Dragon Con celebrates its 40th anniversary Sept. 3-7, with more than 75,000 fans expected in downtown Atlanta.

Secret Service aware of potential threat against Barron Trump: Reports

The U.S. Secret Service is aware of a video broadcast by Iranian ​state television discussing a potential plot to ‌assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump's youngest son, according to reports.

27-year-old arrested in Lithonia barbershop shooting

A 27-year-old man faces aggravated assault charges after authorities arrested him in Lithonia on Wednesday for a July barbershop shooting that left a man seriously injured, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.

Canton man accused of assaulting 14-year-old who missed the bus

A 42-year-old man is being held without bond after high-tech license plate readers helped detectives track down a suspect accused of luring a missing teenager into his truck and sexually assaulting her.

Georgia sets new execution date for Cobb Co. killer Stacey Humphreys

Georgia has scheduled Stacey Humphreys' execution for Sept. 16 for the 2003 murders of Cyndi Williams and Lori Brown in Cobb County.

2 retired Army officers are suing Atlanta Public Schools

Two retired U.S. Army officers filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against Atlanta Public Schools alleging sex discrimination and unlawful retaliation.

Buc-ee’s tattoo rules, lawsuits put chain back in spotlight

Buc-ee’s is known for its clean bathrooms, Beaver Nuggets and massive travel centers. But lately, the popular road-trip stop has been making headlines for a string of controversies.

NHC: Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic

Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic, becoming the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

Georgia Power approves OpenAI contract in Effingham County

Georgia Power announced Thursday that state regulators approved its contract to power OpenAI's major new project in Effingham County, delivering expanded rate savings for residential customers.

DeKalb shooting victim dies, brother charged with murder

One person was hospitalized Wednesday after a shooting in a DeKalb County neighborhood, according to police.

Missing Gwinnett teen last headed to Stone Mountain a week ago found

Gwinnett County police are asking for help finding 16-year-old Adah George, who was reported missing from her Lilburn home Aug. 19.