1 of 3 escaped DeKalb inmates 'extremely dangerous,' US Marshals say
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is searching for three inmates who escaped from the DeKalb County Jail early Monday morning.
Atlanta man who makes 'Silly Hats' for others shares his own battle
We first introduced you to Penn Collins in 2019. He taught himself to crochet as a way to pass the time at the dog park.
Father awarded legal custody of baby born to brain-dead Atlanta mom
A Georgia father has been awarded sole legal and physical custody of his infant son following what attorneys describe as a landmark legitimation case that unfolded after the child’s mother was declared brain dead and later died.
Man, dog killed during fight at Hall County park, suspect named
A man was detained after the Hall County Sheriff’s Office was called to investigate a deadly shooting at a Hall County park Sunday afternoon.
Atlanta police make arrest in Facebook Marketplace 'snatch' theft
Newly-released video shows officers with the Atlanta Police Department making an arrest following what investigators say was a violent encounter during a Facebook Marketplace sale.
Saturday hours cut at some Henry County libraries
Several branches of the Henry County Public Library System will reduce their Saturday hours beginning Jan. 1 as the county works to manage rising operational costs.
4 displaced after Cobb County house fire, firefighter injured
Four people were displaced early Monday morning after a house fire in Cobb County, authorities said.
Atlanta church announces $1M medical debt relief
Members of Spirit and Truth Church celebrated the holiday season during Sunday services by announcing a major financial commitment to families in need.
Police probe overnight homicide on Hogan Road in southwest Atlanta
Police are investigating a deadly shooting in southwest Atlanta that left one person dead early Monday morning.
Father mourns daughter’s fatal fall at ‘Stranger Things’ site: ‘She was perfect’
Police say 19-year-old Leah Palmirotto died after falling from a five-story abandoned building on Emory’s Briarcliff campus.
Man in self-inflicted Atlanta Airport shooting now charged with felonies
A 59-year-old man who intentionally shot himself at the Atlanta Airport is recovering in the hospital and now faces multiple felony charges, police said.
Pedestrian critically injured after van strikes two in Acworth crosswalk
A right-turning Mercedes Metris struck two pedestrians in an Acworth crosswalk, critically injuring one.
Hooded gunmen caught on camera in attack on 9-year-old child, mother
Newly-released video shows multiple hooded suspects approaching the victims’ apartment moments before the shooting.
Wrong-way driver kills two in multi-vehicle crash on Athens Inner Loop
Wrong-way driver caused a multi-vehicle crash that killed two people and critically injured two others in Athens.
Pregnant teen’s unborn child killed in shooting near I-285 ramp in Atlanta
Pregnant teen and 21-year-old man were shot near an I-285 ramp Saturday evening, police said.
Deadly NC plane crash kills NASCAR driver Greg Biffle
Investigators work to determine what caused a deadly plane crash in North Carolina on Thursday morning, Dec. 18, 2025. NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was among seven people killed. The aircraft reportedly turned back toward the airport, though the reason remains unclear. A passenger texted “emergency landing” shortly before the crash, but no mayday call was made. Three people on board held pilot licenses, and officials have not identified who was flying.
Griffin fire destroys three homes, displaces families days before Christmas
A fire in a Griffin neighborhood heavily damaged three homes and scorched a fourth before crews contained it.
Atlanta's Christmas Day forecast sees temperatures near record high
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… is going to be unusually warm!
Firefighters save cat from smoke-filled Cabin Creek home in White County
Firefighters rescued a cat suffering from smoke inhalation after finding the home half engulfed in flames.
Officers finds boy with autism in storm drain: ‘Calls like that hits a little bit closer home’
Gwinnett County officers used instinct, teamwork, and body camera guidance to find a missing five-year-old boy with autism inside a storm drain and reunite him safely with his family.