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.
Atlanta opening cooling center as heat advisory issued for Georgia
Most of Georgia will be back under a heat advisory on Tuesday as a dangerous heat wave continues to scorch parts of the United States.
Driver killed by Coweta County deputies during traffic stop on I-85
A traffic stop on Interstate 85 in Coweta County ended in a shootout where deputies killed an armed driver, officials say.
Popular Edgewood Avenue bar Joystick shutting down after nearly 14 years
After almost 14 years of serving gamers on Atlanta's Edgewood Avenue, a popular bar will be shutting down for good next month.
Police searching for man accused of threatening metro Atlanta taxi driver with knife
Police say instead of paying his full taxi fare, the man threatened the Gwinnett County taxi driver with a knife and a pole.
Missing 6-year-old found dead in pond near Riverdale, police say
A 6-year-old nonverbal boy who disappeared Sunday in Riverdale was found dead in a nearby pond Monday morning, police say.
Gov. Kemp suspends Towns County sheriff over misconduct allegations
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended the sheriff of Towns County just a day after he ordered an investigation into misconduct allegations.
Heat advisory taking effect for most of Georgia at noon on Monday
Most of Georgia, including all of metro Atlanta, will be under a heat advisory from noon through 8 p.m. on Monday.