Parents charged after 8-year-old Hall County boy brings gun to school

Two Gainesville parents are facing charges after investigators say their 8-year-old son brought a handgun to Myers Elementary School last week.

Hitting the dance floor to support pediatric cancer families in metro Atlanta

The Hopstix Brewpub was transformed into a sea of western wear and rhythm as locals recently laced up their boots for "Boots and Brews: Hops for Hope."

Motorcyclist killed in Sunday collision in Cobb County

A 31-year-old motorcyclist was killed Sunday evening following a head-on collision on Ebenezer Road, according to the Cobb County Police Department.

Home catches fire on Peyton Road in SW Atlanta

A southwest Atlanta house was severely damaged early Monday morning after a fire tore through the residence, officials said.

Austin 6th Street shooting: FBI probes attack as terrorism after 3 killed, 14 injured

Three people, including the gunman, were killed, and 14 others were wounded in a mass shooting outside a bar in Austin's bustling Sixth Street entertainment district early Sunday morning that authorities said may have ties to terrorism.

Austin 6th Street shooting: What we know about gunman seen wearing 'Property of Allah' shirt

The story details a mass shooting in Austin's Sixth Street entertainment district that left three dead and 14 wounded, with investigators currently probing the gunman's potential ties to terrorism.

Running community honors Atlanta legend ahead of weekend marathon

Thousands of participants pounded the pavement in downtown Atlanta on Sunday for the annual Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend held outside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium while also honoring a local running legend.

DJ Young Slade's death ruled an accident, medical examiner says

The death of Nathan Murray Smith, a local performer known professionally as DJ Young Slade, has been ruled an accident, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office. 

Atlanta organizers rally in support of US attacks on Iran

Organizers gathered in Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park on Sunday afternoon to support military strikes on Iran coordinated by the United States and Israel.

14 arrested during 'teen takeover' on Atlanta Beltline

Fourteen people were arrested on Saturday night amid a “teen takeover" on the Atlanta Beltline, police said.

Delta flight to Atlanta from Middle East impacted by attack on Iran

A flight headed to Atlanta from Abu Dhabi took a detour in New York to refuel after a joint U.S./Israeli attack on Iran on Saturday.

'I trusted the pastors': Mother of victim speaks out after church leader sentenced

A former church leader has been sentenced to 25 years in prison without the possibility of parole for child sex crimes, marking the end of a legal battle in Cherokee County that the victim's mother says has left her family changed forever.

Roswell business burns in Saturday night fire; cause still unknown

Roswell fire crews worked for hours Saturday night to extinguish flames after Bellini Osteria Toscana caught fire on West Crossville Road.

Man accused of raping University of Georgia student, police say

A 19-year-old is facing assault-related charges after police said he raped a University of Georgia student early Saturday morning while she was walking home.

Attempted armed robbery led to shooting at Stonecrest mall, police say

Two people were arrested after DeKalb County police say an attempted armed robbery led to a shooting at The Mall at Stonecrest on Saturday afternoon.

Publix Atlanta Marathon: Retired deputy hit by car while working traffic

A retired Fulton County deputy is recovering after being struck in a hit-and-run Sunday morning while working a traffic detail for the Publix Atlanta Marathon.

Witness describes chaos during lockdown at Mall of Stonecrest

A shooting at the Mall of Stonecrest on Saturday left one person injured and led to several detentions as DeKalb police locked down the building.