Man hospitalized after overnight shooting in northwest Atlanta, police say

A 20-year-old man is recovering in the hospital after being shot multiple times early Saturday morning in the Collier Heights neighborhood, according to police.

Driver killed after crashing into parked tractor-trailer on I-75, police say

A 26-year-old Cartersville man was killed early Saturday morning after his vehicle drifted out of his lane and collided with a parked tractor-trailer along I-75 in Cobb County, according to police.

Karmelo Anthony’s bid for new trial denied by newly appointed judge

A judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. 

Freedom 250 Grand Prix: How does IndyCar qualifying work?

Qualifying for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over the National Mall on Saturday. Here's what you need to know.

Police face backlash for using electric shock gloves in Nebraska schools

The gloves are known as G.L.O.V.E.s or Generated Low Output Voltage Emitters, and police say they can help an officer quickly get control of someone who is refusing commands.

Georgia weekend forecast: Storms fade, humidity finally drops

After a stormy start to Friday in parts of North Georgia, the weekend is shaping up to be much quieter — and eventually a lot less humid.

Dawson County deputies search for individuals wanted in car break-in

Deputies in Dawson County are asking for the public's help to identify two individuals captured on surveillance camera following a car break-in incident at a local shopping center.

Driver arrested for DUI after allegedly crashing into Gordon County fire truck

A Calhoun man is facing drunk driving and hit-and-run charges after allegedly crashing his car into a stationary fire engine on Thursday afternoon and driving away from the scene, according to the Gordon County Sheriff's Office.

Man sentenced for shooting Riverdale resident 13 times, prosecutors say

A man was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted of watching a man's Riverdale apartment for hours before shooting him 13 times, ultimately killing him.

Ravens WR Rashod Bateman faces family violence charges in Georgia

Rashod Resheavous Bateman, the 26-year-old Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, was arrested in Georgia earlier this summer.

Here's how much it costs to live comfortably in your state for 2026

A SmartAsset study found Americans need increasingly high incomes to live comfortably, with costs varying significantly by state and household size.

Thomaston-Upson County Airport shuts down after minor plane crash

The Thomaston-Upson County airport is closed after a minor plane crash on Friday afternoon, according to the sheriff's office.

Florida man arrested in Senoia after Flock camera spots missing child

The body-worn video captured by a Georgia police officer showing the rescue of a 10-year-old Florida boy from a truck during a traffic stop was just released.

These are the top city-inspired baby names in the US, data finds

Some of America’s biggest cities are inspiring parents when it comes to baby names. A new analysis reveals the most popular city-inspired names.