Atlanta man sentenced to over 10 years for threats, violent shootout, officials say
Authorities say the Atlanta man's crimes began when he called an Atlanta woman's clinic in 2024 and told the employees he was planning to "shoot the whole place up."
Ex-Alabama player pleads guilty to fraud by impersonating Falcons quarterback
The former University of Alabama football player pleaded guilty to defrauding investors of millions of dollars in part by putting on makeup and wigs to impersonate Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and other NFL players.
Police identify suspect accused of setting fires in DeKalb County
Authorities accuse the man of setting at least 15 fires within a half-mile radius of Georgia State University Perimeter College's Clarkston campus.
Record-breaking voter turnout reported for 1st day of Georgia primaries
Early voting is underway across Georgia in the midterm primary election, and the state is seeing record-breaking turnout at the polls.
Georgia EPD declares Level 1 drought response for entire state
All of Georgia remains under some kind of drought, with most of the state either in extreme or exceptional levels
Woman gives birth during Delta flight from Atlanta to Portland
A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Portland last week got a special addition to its passenger list after a woman went into labor in the air.
Suspect in custody after series of overnight fires in DeKalb County
For hours, firefighters battled flames spotted around DeKalb County. Now authorities say they have a person in custody.
North Georgia couple arrested after dead dog found under sheet, officials say
Authorities say they found a "cloth-like material" balled up in the dog's stomach, which would have led the animal to slowly starve to death. Now the animal's owners are facing multiple charges.
Atlanta podcaster sentenced to prison for benefit fraud scheme
Podcaster Jonathan Dupiton's motto was "F.R.A.U.D. is Dope," and federal prosecutors say he tried to live up to that motto with a "brazen scheme" to steal millions in unemployment benefits.
63-year-old man killed in boat crash on Lake Allatoona, officials say
A solo boat ride on Lake Allatoona ended in a deadly tragedy on Friday night, authorities say.
Metro Atlanta woman sentenced to life for the killing of her mother's boyfriend
A metro Atlanta woman has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her mother's boyfriend while they were both in a moving car, officials say.
Grand jury indicts man for murder in shooting of Gwinnett County police officer
Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty for the man accused of the killing of Gwinnett County Senior Officer Pradeep Tamang.
South Georgia wildfire destroys at least 90 homes, forcing evacutations and curfew as winds impact spread
The two massive wildfires in South Georgia have destroyed over 120 homes and are threatening hundreds more, officials say.
Georgia income tax rebate: What you need to know about your refund
Still waiting on your Georgia surplus income tax rebate? We've taken a deep dive in everything you need to know.
Teenager facing murder charge for 2025 Atlanta double shooting, police say
The teen was already in custody at the Fulton County Jail on unrelated charges and now faces a murder count, police say.