Cherokee County man to spend life in prison for sexually assaulting 'innocent 11-year-old child'
A Cherokee County man was sentenced to two life terms plus 70 years in prison after a jury convicted him of multiple sex crimes against a child, authorities said.
Gwinnett nail salon employee arrested after child pulled inside during payment dispute
Police say an 8-year-old was pulled back inside a nail salon and locked in during a payment dispute.
Missing Acworth man identified as remains found in Oglethorpe County
Remains found in Oglethorpe County were identified as Kenny Jackson Jr., a 21-year-old Acworth man missing since November.
Woman charged a week after car plows into Alps Village Kroger in Athens
Woman charged with felony serious injury by vehicle after crashing through front of Athens Kroger.
2 Gwinnett women charged after 25 dogs seized, 13 found dead in cruelty case
Two Gwinnett County women are facing dozens of animal cruelty charges after police say 25 malnourished dogs were rescued and 13 dead animals were found stored in refrigerators inside a Snellville home.
Judge clears path for Georgia election board to access Fulton County 2020 ballots
Judge orders Fulton County to release 2020 election ballots and records to the Georgia State Election Board.
Mother of teen killed in GSP chase says state has not responded to lawsuit notice
Mother of teen killed in GSP chase notified Georgia of $1 million lawsuit; state response deadline expires this month.
Teen tased by police on school bus speaks out after viral video: 'He was on the right bus'
An 18-year-old student says he did nothing wrong and is speaking out after a viral video showed a Fulton County Schools police officer tasing him on a school bus, prompting an internal investigation.
Escaped DeKalb jail inmates captured together in South Florida | What we know
Three escaped DeKalb County inmates were captured together in South Florida after coordinating transportation out of the jail.
Neighbors rally after fire destroys Cobb County family’s home
Four people were displaced after a garage fire tore through a Cobb County home early Monday.
Christmas, holiday dining in metro Atlanta | December 2025
Here are some restaurants in the metro Atlanta area that are offering special menus or menu items on Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day.
Ball Ground man arrested for sexual exploitation of child
A Ball Ground man has been arrested following a joint investigation into child sexual exploitation, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.
Big Brother alum, Atlanta resident Mickey Lee hospitalized in critical condition
Former Big Brother contestant and Atlanta resident Mickey Lee is hospitalized in critical condition after suffering multiple cardiac arrests.
3 inmates who escaped in DeKalb County captured in Florida
All three escaped inmates are back in custody, according to officials.
18-year-old charged after striking Cobb patrol car during police chase
An 18-year-old driver is facing multiple felony charges after Cobb County police say he fled officers and intentionally struck a patrol vehicle during an early-morning incident.
1 dead after shooting at DeKalb County apartment complex
DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting that left one person seriously injured late Monday night in the Lithonia area.
2 injured in serious crash Tuesday morning on I-285 near I-20
DeKalb County police responded to a serious crash Tuesday morning involving two tractor-trailers on Interstate 285 northbound near Interstate 20.
1 shot near Fulton County juvenile courthouse, transported to hospital
Authorities in Fulton County are investigating a shooting near the juvenile courthouse off Pryor Street.
Why cheaper home loans might not mean cheaper houses
As the calendar turns to 2026, many would-be homebuyers are watching interest rates closely, hoping a new year will bring lower borrowing costs and finally make homeownership more affordable.
No Powerball jackpot winner, but several big wins in Georgia
Once again, there was no big winner after Monday night’s Powerball drawing for a massive jackpot topping $1.6 billion.