Large eagle statue stolen from Catoosa County farm market, deputies say
Catoosa County deputies are searching for someone who made off with a massive patriotic statue right before the Fourth of July.
Suspended Towns County Sheriff facing criminal charges after arrest
The currently suspended sheriff of Towns County is now in custody facing criminal charges in connection with an investigation, the GBI reports.
Here's the Fourth of July 2026 celebrations around metro Atlanta
Many cities and towns across the metro Atlanta area are celebrating America's 250th birthday with parades, concerts and fireworks displays.
Georgia man sentenced for identity theft scheme targeting N.C. business
The Georgia man used stolen identities to buy over $65,000 in farm equipment from a business in North Carolina, prosecutors say.
"Top 10 Most Wanted" murder suspect arrested in DeKalb County
Deputies say Bobby Curry had been on the run since 2023 and was on the metro Atlanta area's "Top 10 Most Wanted" list.
Adult, minor killed in shooting at DeKalb County home, police say
An adult and a juvenile have both been killed in an early morning shooting at a DeKalb County home, police say.
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued for North Georgia, metro Atlanta
Parts of Georgia are under a severe thunderstorm warning as a storm system passes across the state.
Ex-Georgia teacher Maris Nichols pleads not guilty to new sex crime charges
Former Douglas County teacher Maris Nichols has pleaded not guilty to the new charges filed against her last week.
Six Flags Over Georgia's closing Gold Rusher for rest of 2026
One year after the Georgia Gold Rusher's debut, Six Flags Over Georgia's newest rollercoaster is shutting down for the rest of the season to get enhancements.
Florida man sentenced to 110 years for shooting of Georgia deputy
A Florida man will spend decades in prison for shooting a Georgia deputy after a high-speed chase in a stolen car, prosecutors say.
Atlanta investigating possible chemical release after fish kill reports in South River
Officials with the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management are investigating a possible chemical release at one of its plants after reports of a fish kill in the South River.
Teens charged with armed robbery, attack of man in Gwinnett County, police say
Gwinnett County police have arrested two teens accused of attacking and robbing a man who thought he was going to buy something from them.
Deputies arrest suspect in Forsyth County shooting after SWAT situation
A fight in Forsyth County ended in a SWAT situation, manhunt, and multiple arrests on Tuesday morning, officials say.
14-year-old boy drowns after jumping off diving rock at Floyd County creek
Authorities say 14-year-old Tyler Brown jumped off a popular diving rock into Armuchee Creek and never resurfaced.
FBI seizes 76 drones caught flying near Atlanta FIFA Men's World Cup events
The Federal Bureau of Investigation says they have seized more than 70 drones after operators allegedly violated the restrictions put in place in Atlanta during the FIFA Men's World Cup.