Former Troup County payroll manager sentenced to prison for $550K theft
Former Troup County payroll manager Wesleigh Gaddy was sentenced to 18 months in prison for stealing $558,000 in taxpayer funds.
Former Troup County payroll manager Wesleigh Gaddy was sentenced to 18 months in prison for stealing $558,000 in taxpayer funds.
Gunner Stockton, Herschel Walker join President Trump at Rome event
UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton made a surprise appearance on stage with President Trump in Rome, Georgia.
UGA quarterback Gunner Stockton made a surprise appearance on stage with President Trump in Rome, Georgia.
LIVE: Friday ends first week of Colin Gray trial
Testimony resumes Friday in the Colin Gray trial. Jurors recently viewed bodycam footage of Gray’s reaction to the Apalachee High School shooting.
Testimony resumes Friday in the Colin Gray trial. Jurors recently viewed bodycam footage of Gray’s reaction to the Apalachee High School shooting.
Atlanta mandates push-button doors: What new zoning laws mean for businesses
Atlanta is mandating push-button access at most street-facing business entrances under a newly passed zoning amendment.
Atlanta is mandating push-button access at most street-facing business entrances under a newly passed zoning amendment.
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival 2026 launches in Sandy Springs
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival has officially kicked off its 26th annual season.
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival has officially kicked off its 26th annual season.
Crash near exit 290 on I-75 closed interstate Thursday evening
A crash just north of exit 290 brought traffic to a complete standstill on Interstate 75 on Thursday night.
A crash just north of exit 290 brought traffic to a complete standstill on Interstate 75 on Thursday night.
21-year-old identified as victim in Coleman Street shooting
A 21-year-old man who family members say “brought light and laughter into the lives of those who knew him” has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in southwest Atlanta over the weekend.
A 21-year-old man who family members say “brought light and laughter into the lives of those who knew him” has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in southwest Atlanta over the weekend.
Decatur speed limit changes: What drivers need to know about new 5 mph reductions
Decatur and GDOT are reducing speed limits by 5 mph on five major state route corridors.
Decatur and GDOT are reducing speed limits by 5 mph on five major state route corridors.
4 arrested in Newton County Circle K shootout; more arrests expected
Four suspects are in custody following a New Year’s Day shootout between two groups at a Circle K.
Four suspects are in custody following a New Year’s Day shootout between two groups at a Circle K.
4 Sandy Springs massage businesses shut down amid trafficking investigation
A human trafficking and prostitution investigation has led to the closure of four Sandy Springs massage businesses and the arrest of three women on Thursday, police said.
A human trafficking and prostitution investigation has led to the closure of four Sandy Springs massage businesses and the arrest of three women on Thursday, police said.
One of Atlanta’s most wanted captured after 6 years on the run for deadly 2019 crash
Robert Henderson faces first-degree vehicular homicide charges stemming from a 2019 crash that killed a medical patient.
Robert Henderson faces first-degree vehicular homicide charges stemming from a 2019 crash that killed a medical patient.
Georgia voting rights bill 2026: Democrats unveil new election protections proposal
Georgia Democrats introduced legislation to prohibit voter suppression and grant voters legal authority to challenge discrimination in court.
Georgia Democrats introduced legislation to prohibit voter suppression and grant voters legal authority to challenge discrimination in court.
Residents say shooting at Midtown Atlanta high-rise was "bound to happen"
Atlanta police are investigating a quadruple shooting that occurred late Wednesday night at a high-rise apartment complex, leaving four men hospitalized and a sidewalk littered with evidence.
Atlanta police are investigating a quadruple shooting that occurred late Wednesday night at a high-rise apartment complex, leaving four men hospitalized and a sidewalk littered with evidence.
‘The Golden Era’: Trump touts $18T investment, steel revival in North Georgia
President Donald Trump made a stop in North Georgia on Thursday to promote his economic accomplishments, calling it a "Golden Era of America."
President Donald Trump made a stop in North Georgia on Thursday to promote his economic accomplishments, calling it a "Golden Era of America."
Man shot by Gwinnett police during domestic call dies at hospital
A man died at the hospital on Thursday evening after being shot by Gwinnett officers in the Oaktree Meadows subdivision.
A man died at the hospital on Thursday evening after being shot by Gwinnett officers in the Oaktree Meadows subdivision.
Tara Baker's murder trial: Edrick Faust sentenced in killing
Edrick Faust, the convicted killer of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker, was sentenced in an Athens Clarke County courtroom on Thursday afternoon.
Edrick Faust, the convicted killer of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker, was sentenced in an Athens Clarke County courtroom on Thursday afternoon.
Ex-Douglas judge Christina Peterson found not guilty in nightclub incident
Former Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson was found not guilty of a misdemeanor charge on Thursday in connection with her arrest outside a Buckhead nightclub nearly two years ago.
Former Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson was found not guilty of a misdemeanor charge on Thursday in connection with her arrest outside a Buckhead nightclub nearly two years ago.
2 UGA football players arrested for speeding
UGA football players Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were arrested for reckless driving and speeding over 100 mph in Athens on Wednesday night.
UGA football players Chris Cole and Darren Ikinnagbon were arrested for reckless driving and speeding over 100 mph in Athens on Wednesday night.
Lee County High School teacher arrested for child molestation
A 29-year-old Lee County High School teacher has been charged with child molestation and improper sexual contact.
A 29-year-old Lee County High School teacher has been charged with child molestation and improper sexual contact.
27-year-old Decatur woman arrested for child sex exploitation
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a 27-year-old Decatur woman on a charge of sexual exploitation of children following an investigation into her alleged online activity.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a 27-year-old Decatur woman on a charge of sexual exploitation of children following an investigation into her alleged online activity.