Coffee County deputy arrested for alleged stalking, misuse of databases

A Coffee County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested following a GBI investigation into alleged stalking and misuse of law enforcement databases.

What is hantavirus and why were patients brought to Emory Hospital?

The outbreak, linked to multiple infections and several deaths, has raised questions about how hantavirus spreads and why some patients are being transported to hospitals such as Emory Hospital.

Six people found dead in train boxcar near Texas-Mexico border

Authorities in South Texas are investigating a grim discovery after six people were found dead Monday inside a rail car near the U.S.-Mexico border.

17 Americans, 1 British citizen return after hantavirus cruise outbreak

Seventeen American passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius arrived in Nebraska early Monday for quarantine and medical monitoring.

South Georgia wildfires nearing full containment

Fire crews are making progress battling two wildfires burning in South Georgia as containment levels continue to improve.

Midtown Atlanta sewer work to close part of 10th Street

Drivers in Midtown Atlanta should prepare for traffic changes this week as a new roadwork project begins along 10th Street.

Man stabbed to death near Whitehall Street SW, Atlanta police say

Atlanta police are investigating after a man was found stabbed to death early Monday morning near Whitehall Street Southwest.

Piedmont Henry to open new patient tower Wednesday

Piedmont Henry Hospital is preparing to open a new patient tower Wednesday as part of a major hospital expansion project.

Grady opening new South Fulton emergency department

Grady Health System is opening a new freestanding emergency department in South Fulton County.

Memorial service Monday for 3 Georgia teens killed in Florida

A memorial service will be held Monday for three Georgia teenagers killed during a spring break trip to Florida.

Metro Atlanta woman turns 104 on Mother's Day: 'Give God the glory'

A Marietta woman celebrated her 104th birthday Sunday while surrounded by family members who traveled from across the U.S. to share memories and gifts.

Tesla camera captures wrong-way driver on I-75 in Atlanta

Derrell Ricardo sat in church this Mother’s Day with a heavy sense of gratitude, reflecting on a split-second decision on Interstate 75 that he believes saved his life after he encountered a driver traveling in the wrong direction.

Chamblee apartment fire forces evacuations on Mother’s Day

A fire at the Windsor Parkview Apartments in Chamblee started from an air conditioning unit on the roof, according to DeKalb County Fire Rescue.

Surrogacy is ‘modern day slavery,’ Florida AG argues in push to stop the practice

Florida’s top law enforcement official described surrogacy as "modern day slavery" on Saturday as his office is reported to be lining up to challenge the practice as unconstitutional.

Man accused of stabbing neighbor during dispute in Atlanta

Atlanta police arrested a 68-year-old man early Saturday morning after he allegedly stabbed his neighbor in the head during a dispute.

Atlanta police: Man shot by girlfriend on Moreland Avenue

A man is recovering after he was shot in the arm during a domestic dispute with his girlfriend early Sunday morning, Atlanta police said.