Fight at DeKalb County school leads to large police response

A heavy emergency response descended on Eagle Woods Academy on Tuesday morning after a student fight led to pepper spray being discharged.

Vaccination rates for US students entering kindergarten fall as exemptions climb to a new high

Vaccination rates for U.S. children entering kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year decreased according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with vaccination exemptions hitting a record high.  

Tacos at Waffle House? Atlanta gets first taste of new menu

Waffle House is testing seven different tacos at 45 locations across the Atlanta area for a limited time.

Flock fear: Websites, maps helping drivers avoid cameras

Don't want your car passing a Flock camera? There are now websites designed to help you avoid them.

Oxford man charged in fatal Conyers hit-and-run crash

A 52-year-old man faces a vehicular homicide charge after Flock license plate readers helped law enforcement track down a suspect in a fatal Conyers hit-and-run within 12 hours.

Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters

Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.

'Are you ready to die?': Masked man sought for threats near City Hall

Philadelphia police are looking for a man in a 'Chucky-doll' type mask that was captured on video harassing and chasing people near City Hall last week. Police say he asked at least one woman if she was 'ready to die?'

Personal files taken in Buford accounting firm data breach

A Buford accounting firm is notifying clients and individuals after an unauthorized person accessed and obtained files from its computer network, the company said.

Flock camera damaged in Lumpkin County, sheriff reacts

The Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office is offering a $1,000 reward for information after someone destroyed a Flock Safety camera near Yahoola Creek Park.

Declassified FBI docs reveal Swalwell had sex with 'Fang Fang' multiple times

Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.

Wanted man found at Atlanta hotel with designer bag full of drugs

A wanted man was arrested at a Midtown Atlanta hotel last weekend after police discovered a loaded handgun alongside a stash of purple heroin, crack and methamphetamine hidden inside a designer bag.

Gov. Kemp suspends 7 Dublin school board members

Seven members of the Dublin City Board of Education have been suspended by Gov. Brian Kemp as the school system faces the possibility of losing its accreditation.

Stolen cryptocurrency recovered for Oconee County scam victims

The victims were tricked by scammers posing as Federal Trade Commission agents into withdrawing money and depositing it into cryptocurrency kiosks.

Decatur weighs Flock camera use amid privacy concerns

Decatur city leaders are examining the community's use of Flock license plate reader cameras as questions continue over privacy and potential misuse of the surveillance technology.

Strong storms topple trees, power lines across metro Atlanta

Strong storms swept through metro Atlanta overnight, leaving behind downed trees, damaged vehicles and fallen power lines.

Highway 92 collision leaves motorcycle rider severely injured

A motorcycle rider was seriously injured in a crash on Georgia Highway 92 at Malone Road after colliding with a turning sedan.

Smyrna road rage investigation closed after police name suspect

Smyrna police closed a road rage investigation after identifying and securing an arrest warrant for a man who pistol-whipped a driver in late June.

Senoia investigation: Woman fights off attacker on Travis Street

A woman was walking in Senoia on Sunday night when a man grabbed her from behind and attempted to sexually assault her.