Former halfway house worker sentenced for assaulting federal inmate
A former employee at an Atlanta federal halfway house was sentenced to 18 months in prison for sexually assaulting an inmate in his custody and lying to investigators, according to federal prosecutors.
A former employee at an Atlanta federal halfway house was sentenced to 18 months in prison for sexually assaulting an inmate in his custody and lying to investigators, according to federal prosecutors.
Man arrested after stray bullet hits boy in southeast Atlanta, police say
A man is in custody after a stray bullet from a neighborhood dispute hit a young boy late Friday night in the Ormewood Park neighborhood, according to police.
A man is in custody after a stray bullet from a neighborhood dispute hit a young boy late Friday night in the Ormewood Park neighborhood, according to police.
Civil rights activist and MLK aide Tom Houck dies, Atlanta leaders say
Tom Houck, a dedicated civil rights activist who served as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s driver and went on to become a fixture in Atlanta media and politics, has died, city officials announced.
Tom Houck, a dedicated civil rights activist who served as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s driver and went on to become a fixture in Atlanta media and politics, has died, city officials announced.
31-year-old man arrested in Molotov attack on Atlanta ICE building
A 31-year-old man faces federal arson charges after hurling a Molotov cocktail at an immigration headquarters building in Downtown Atlanta, federal authorities announced at a news conference on Friday evening.
A 31-year-old man faces federal arson charges after hurling a Molotov cocktail at an immigration headquarters building in Downtown Atlanta, federal authorities announced at a news conference on Friday evening.
Man found shot at MARTA station; crime scene found in NE Atlanta: APD
Atlanta police are investigating after a man was found shot Friday evening near the Georgia State MARTA station, leading detectives to a crime scene in northeast Atlanta where multiple shell casings were recovered.
Atlanta police are investigating after a man was found shot Friday evening near the Georgia State MARTA station, leading detectives to a crime scene in northeast Atlanta where multiple shell casings were recovered.
Child hit by car on Campbellton Road in southwest Atlanta
Police said the child was hit just before 7 a.m. near Camp Ground Road.
Police said the child was hit just before 7 a.m. near Camp Ground Road.
Peachtree Road Race ‘Iron Man’ Bill Thorn dies at 96
Atlanta is mourning Bill Thorn, the longtime runner known as the “Iron Man" of the Peachtree Road Race, who ran the event every year from its inaugural race in 1970 through 2023.
Atlanta is mourning Bill Thorn, the longtime runner known as the “Iron Man" of the Peachtree Road Race, who ran the event every year from its inaugural race in 1970 through 2023.
Driver flees Cobb traffic stop before Atlanta crash
A driver fled a Cobb County police traffic stop Thursday night before crashing in Atlanta and running from the scene, authorities said.
A driver fled a Cobb County police traffic stop Thursday night before crashing in Atlanta and running from the scene, authorities said.
North Georgia forecast: Sunny weekend, fall colors nearing peak
Dry weather is forecast across Georgia through late next week, with temperatures returning to the 70s by Wednesday.
Dry weather is forecast across Georgia through late next week, with temperatures returning to the 70s by Wednesday.
Metro Atlanta students explore careers through Disney, Delta
Metro Atlanta students will have new opportunities to explore careers and develop leadership skills through programs backed by Walt Disney World and Delta Air Lines.
Metro Atlanta students will have new opportunities to explore careers and develop leadership skills through programs backed by Walt Disney World and Delta Air Lines.
Multiple crashes, Brookhaven house fire reported overnight
Several overnight incidents in metro Atlanta included two crashes and a house fire.
Several overnight incidents in metro Atlanta included two crashes and a house fire.
Two Georgia restaurants earn new Michelin stars in 2026 guide
Two Georgia dining destinations have earned prestigious One MICHELIN Stars as part of the 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South selection revealed Wednesday night in Nashville.
Two Georgia dining destinations have earned prestigious One MICHELIN Stars as part of the 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South selection revealed Wednesday night in Nashville.
Judge denies bond for influencer 'Shawty Dred' in $4M fraud case
A federal judge has ordered an Atlanta social media influencer known online as "Shawty Dred" held behind bars without bond as he faces dozens of federal charges accusing him of running a $4 million food assistance fraud scheme.
A federal judge has ordered an Atlanta social media influencer known online as "Shawty Dred" held behind bars without bond as he faces dozens of federal charges accusing him of running a $4 million food assistance fraud scheme.
Police search for man who allegedly pulled gun over stolen beer in Atlanta
Police are looking for a man after a confrontation over an unpaid beer led to a gun being pulled Tuesday morning at a northwest Atlanta gas station.
Police are looking for a man after a confrontation over an unpaid beer led to a gun being pulled Tuesday morning at a northwest Atlanta gas station.
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom escorted from State Farm Arena
Enes Kanter Freedom was turned away from Wednesday’s WNBA Finals game after refusing to watch from a private suite.
Enes Kanter Freedom was turned away from Wednesday’s WNBA Finals game after refusing to watch from a private suite.
Clark Atlanta student honored after fatal crash
Friends and loved ones gathered at Clark Atlanta University to remember Morgan Gamble, a 21-year-old student who died after her car was hit last week on Hank Aaron Drive.
Friends and loved ones gathered at Clark Atlanta University to remember Morgan Gamble, a 21-year-old student who died after her car was hit last week on Hank Aaron Drive.
Georgia Secretary of State debate: Fleming, Reynolds clash over voting access
Candidates running for Georgia Secretary of State traded barbs during a televised debate over election security, voting machines and business licensing.
Candidates running for Georgia Secretary of State traded barbs during a televised debate over election security, voting machines and business licensing.
Assessment underway as Moores Mill Road bridge remains closed
City transportation leaders are exploring a temporary fix to reopen the closed Moores Mill Road bridge as engineers investigate whether aged infrastructure and soil washout, rather than a vehicle strike, caused its partial collapse.
City transportation leaders are exploring a temporary fix to reopen the closed Moores Mill Road bridge as engineers investigate whether aged infrastructure and soil washout, rather than a vehicle strike, caused its partial collapse.
Hubbard challenges absent PSC rival in Atlanta debate
Democratic PSC Peter Hubbard made his case for lower utility bills during an Atlanta debate where Republican opponent Fitz Johnson declined to appear.
Democratic PSC Peter Hubbard made his case for lower utility bills during an Atlanta debate where Republican opponent Fitz Johnson declined to appear.
Molotov cocktail-style device thrown at Atlanta ICE building; $20K reward
An apparent incendiary device was thrown at the downtown Atlanta ICE headquarters around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.
An apparent incendiary device was thrown at the downtown Atlanta ICE headquarters around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.