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.
Kemp orders flags lowered to honor life of Rep. David Scott
Flags on all of Georgia's state buildings and grounds will be lowered to honor the life and legacy of longtime U.S. Rep. David Scott.
Former First Liberty founder charged in federal court over alleged Ponzi scheme
Prosecutors say Edwin Brant Frost IV defrauded at hundreds of investors, including many grassroots Republicans, of at least $140 million before going bust in 2025.
Henry County abruptly dismisses County Manager Cheri Matthews
On Wednesday, the Henry County Board of Commissioners announced that Cheri Matthews would be leaving the position as County Manager "effective immediately."
Special election to be scheduled for Rep. David Scott's seat after lawmaker's death
The death of U.S. Rep. David Scott has left an empty seat in the House and no incumbent on the ballot for the Georgia district he represented for over two decades.
Two 3-year-olds drown at Crisp County home, police and GBI investigating
Two young children have died after police say they drowned at a home in Cordele, Georgia. Their deaths remain under investigation
Georgia officer shot in chest, kills suspect during confrontation, police say
An early morning shooting in Adairsville has ended with a suspect killed by police and an officer rushed to the hospital, officials say.
Rep. David Scott, longtime Georgia lawmaker, dead at 80
U.S. Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia's 13th District for over two decades, has died at 80 years old.
Officials break ground on new express lanes for Georgia SR 400
It's part of a $4.16 billion project aimed at improving traffic flow in the rapidly growing part of Georgia.
Dozens arrested during raid of drug "pop-up event" in Atlanta, police say
Police seized over 1,000 pounds of raw marijuana, guns and more than $32,000 in cash during the raid of the Atlanta "marijuana pop-up event," officials said.
Ex-Atlanta soldier convicted of sexually abusing minors during deployment
One of the former soldier's young victims testified in court that the Atlanta man sexually abused him and dangled him out of a window.
Ossoff investigating AI data center's impact on Georgian's power bills
Georgia U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff says his office is investigating whether artificial intelligence data centers have an impact on rising power bills in the state and around the country.
Man sentenced to life for murder of teen at DeKalb County candlelight vigil
A man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for killing a teen who was taking part in a candlelight vigil in DeKalb County.
Riders rescued from stalled SkyView Atlanta Ferris wheel, officials say
Firefighters say the riders got stuck on the Downtown Atlanta ride after the Ferris wheel stopped operating on Monday night.
Former jailer pleads guilty over 2018 death of Fulton County Jail inmate
As part of his plea deal, the former jailer has been banned from every working in working in law enforcement or private security again.