Carrollton woman admits to harboring illegal immigrants, participating in meth operation

A Carrollton woman has pleaded guilty to possessing over 700 pounds of methamphetamine and harboring two illegal immigrants to facilitate a “massive” drug trafficking operation, state prosecutors said.

Fulton County leaders react to FBI raid at election center near Atlanta

Fulton County commissioners and other representatives held a briefing outside the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operations Center on Wednesday afternoon, where District 4 Commissioner Mo Ivory said federal agents came to retrieve 700 boxes of records related to the 2020 election in Fulton County.

Georgia lawmakers to consider homeowner tax changes

Providing tax relief to Georgia homeowners is front and center at the State Capitol this session.

FBI agents spend hours searching Fulton County election facility

Federal agents carried out a law enforcement action Wednesday at a Fulton County election facility located in Fairburn.

Man accused of traveling to Atlanta intending to kill former President Biden

Authorities arrested an Alabama man on Wednesday, accused of traveling to Atlanta two years ago with the intent to kill then-President Joe Biden, state prosecutors said. 

GBI investigating officer-involved shooting at Cobb County Police HQ

The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting at Cobb County Police headquarters. No officers were injured; an investigation is underway.

Blaise Barnett kidnapper sentenced to 30 years for crime spree

Dieu Doumdje was sentenced to 30 years for the kidnapping of Blaise Barnett, an armed robbery of students, and aiding a DeKalb County Jail escape.

1M vehicles recalled for defective car seat anchors

CARFAX and NHTSA warn that 1 million U.S. vehicles have recalled car seat LATCH anchors. See how to check if your vehicle is one of 40,000 in Georgia affected.

Rabun County man accused of shooting at utility workers

Deputies in Rabun County arrested a man on Tuesday, accused of threatening crews while they were working to restore power in Lakemont.

Police: Burglar arrested on top of fridge left 9-year-old home alone

An Athens burglary suspect was arrested after being found on top of a freezer. Police said he left a 9-year-old child home alone during the crime.

GCPS addresses Kindergarten enrollment after bill introduced

Gwinnett County Public Schools is updating its kindergarten enrollment process for 2026 to improve consistency for 6-year-olds and families new to the district.

SweetWater 420 Fest announces 2026 lineup, new park location

SweetWater’s biggest music festival is back — and organizers say 2026 is all about great music, fresh air and more affordable tickets.

Roswell police seek help identifying woman who died in 2024

The Roswell Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a woman who died more than a year ago and whose name remains unknown.

Casting Call:  Kids castings, Tulsa King season 4, Netflix project in Atlanta

This week’s "Casting Call with Tess Hammock" includes paid opportunities for kids across multiple decades of looks, background roles for Tulsa King season four, a Netflix project seeking HBCU students and alumni, and a high-level government affairs job in Georgia’s entertainment industry.

Cobb, DeKalb school districts warning students ICE walkouts

With more protests planned this week at metro Atlanta high schools, at least two school districts are warning students about possible consequences before they decide to take part in anti-ICE walkouts.

Police looking for man who may have killed 2 dogs at Atlantic Station

Fulton County police are asking for help identifying a possible suspect in what investigators described as one of the most disturbing animal cruelty cases they have handled.

Atlanta family moves into new home after storm destroyed apartment

A local mother and her two teen daughters are settling into a new home after their last one was destroyed during a severe storm.