Snellville unlicensed care home: 4 charged after police search

Gwinnett County police charged four people for running an unlicensed personal care home where 14 residents were found without proper medical treatment.

Former deputy convicted in shooting death of Black man at family home

An ex-sheriff’s deputy was convicted of reckless homicide in the shooting of a Black man who was carrying sandwiches into his grandmother’s Ohio home in 2020.

Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools

Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.

Lilburn double murder: Lawrenceville man sentenced to life

A Lawrenceville man was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday after confessing to the December 2025 shooting deaths of two people in Lilburn.

Kitten found stuck inside bucket of glue finds forever home

After he was found stuck in a bucket of industrial adhesive in April, Elmer finally found his forever family.

This is why a Danish autism researcher is facing federal charges in Atlanta

A Danish researcher was arraigned Friday in Atlanta on federal charges after being extradited from Germany to face justice for allegedly stealing $1 million.

DOJ: Former NFL player sentenced to 16 years for defrauding $200 million from Medicare and VA

A former NFL player who was a member of the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for a years long scheme that bilked Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs out of $200 million. 

New poll shows broad support for age caps, term limits in Congress

A new poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for age caps and term limits in Congress as debate grows over aging political leaders.

Man arrested in I-285 shooting that killed unborn child

Kenneth Jones, 20, faces feticide and assault charges following a December 2025 shooting on I-285 that killed a pregnant teenager’s unborn child.

Chicago suburb expands cash handouts as race-based reparations program faces major legal battle

As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.

Mother's Day special menus & dining in metro Atlanta | 2026

Mother’s Day is almost here, and restaurants across metro Atlanta are pulling out all the stops with brunch buffets, afternoon teas, cocktail specials and family-friendly celebrations.

Most popular baby names in US revealed: See the list

America’s top baby names for 2025 are out — with familiar favorites holding strong and a surprising newcomer breaking into the top 10.

Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redistricting plan

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.

Iran latest: US forces disable two Iranian vessels violating blockade

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released video Friday of U.S. forces disabling two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing U.S. blockade.

Athens teen dead, another injured in early morning shooting

Jakel Arnold, 22, was arrested and charged with murder after a shooting on Rowe Road in Athens left a 17-year-old dead and another teen injured.

Mother's Day weekend is extra sweet at Cabbagetown bakery

If you're looking for a sweet surprise for your mother this weekend, a Cabbagetown bakery has just the right recipe!

Hall teen charged after allegedly threatening to shoot up school

A 15-year-old student at Johnson High School in Hall County has been charged after authorities said he made a threatening comment during class earlier this week.

Body found in Cherokee County barn, investigation underway

Investigators in Cherokee County are working to determine what happened after a body was discovered inside a barn on a rural property Thursday afternoon.