Man sentenced for 2024 fatal shooting inside Brookhaven tattoo shop

A New York man was sentenced to life in prison after a DeKalb County jury convicted him in the fatal shooting inside a Brookhaven tattoo shop, district attorney officials announced.

Three arrested in $65K East Point apartment rent fraud scheme

Three women are facing a battery of felony charges after a rent payment fraud scheme cost more than 60 East Point apartment tenants more than $65,000, according to police.

Severe thunderstorm warnings issued across North Georgia counties

Metro Atlanta and North Georgia face a Level 1 severe weather risk Saturday evening as a hot and humid afternoon gives way to scattered strong-to-severe thunderstorms.

Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch: DUI trial delayed pending appeal

The DUI trial for suspended Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch has been postponed indefinitely while the Georgia Court of Appeals reviews evidence rulings from a previous pre-trial hearing, according to his defense attorney.

2 arrested in connection with burglary at beloved Reid’s Deli in Mableton

Two men were arrested following an investigation into the Labor Day burglary of Reid’s Deli, a staple mom-and-pop business in Mableton, according to police.

Man accused of shooting ex-girlfriend with BB gun in Cobb County

A woman is recovering after she says an ex-boyfriend allegedly shot her in the eye with a BB gun while she waited at her son's school bus stop.

2 critically injured after fire at Gwinnett County home, officials say

Two people are in critical condition following an early Friday morning house fire in Lawrenceville where firefighters pulled a trapped victim from a burning basement, according to officials.

Hundreds form human chain outside Kennedy Center to protest demolition threats

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Kennedy Center and linked hands to form a human chain in response to President Donald Trump’s threats to tear down the historic arts venue.

Man arrested after 20K child sex abuse files found, deputies say

A Senoia man is in jail without bond after federal tipline reports led Coweta County deputies to discover tens of thousands of child sexual abuse files on a hard drive.

Plane makes emergency landing at Pickens County Airport, officials say

Fire crews responded to the Pickens County Airport on Friday afternoon after a plane made an emergency landing, according to the department.

Melissa & Doug recalls toy sold at Target due to choking hazard

A popular Melissa & Doug children’s fire truck toy has been recalled after a small plastic part was reported to come loose, creating a potential choking hazard.

Residents accuse company of illegal boots at Atlanta Beltline apartments

Southeast Atlanta apartment residents are demanding action after accusing a private booting company of illegally disabling vehicles in their building's parking garage.

Woman warns neighbors after alleged thief alters mailed utility check

A Hall County woman is urging neighbors to check their bank accounts after a thief intercepted her mail and altered a check meant for her electric bill.

Unpaid bills: Atlanta Watershed audit shows $236M debt

Atlanta Department of Watershed Management officials face intense city council scrutiny after an audit revealed $236 million in unpaid customer bills.

North Georgia counties face high overdose rates amid recent drops

Overdose data spanning six years reveal three North Georgia counties rank among the top ten statewide for accidental overdose deaths, even as local officials report encouraging drops in recent fentanyl and kratom-related fatalities.

Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from White House

President Donald Trump said Friday he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he described as their "constant 'reporting' fake news."

Woman convicted in homicide of Super Bowl reporter

A woman was convicted in the death of a Kansas City reporter who was found dead in his hotel room while in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl in 2025.

APS responds after Jefferson schools refute racism allegations after game

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is standing by its students after Jefferson City Schools announced an internal investigation found no evidence to substantiate claims that racial slurs were directed at Maynard Jackson High School band members.