Appeals court vacates ruling over Georgia's redistricted maps
A federal court has vacated and sent back a judge's ruling that Georgia's redistricted political maps violated the Voting Rights Act.
Georgia felon sentenced to 14 years in prison for weapons charge
Officials say Jesse James Williams Jr. had been convicted more than a dozen times in the past for crimes that included robbery, burglary, drug trafficking, and weapon possession.
FBI arrests 2nd suspect in deadly Edgewood Avenue mass shooting
More than a year after a shooting left one man dead and 10 others injured on Atlanta's Edgewood Avenue, the FBI says they've arrested a second suspect in the case.
Hall County deputy arrested for harassing phone calls, placed on leave
A Hall County deputy has been put on paid administrative leave after he was arrested this week for allegedly making harassing phone calls, officials say.
Nonverbal Gwinnett County man missing for more than a week
Kevin Thompson left his home more than a week ago to go buy cigarettes and hasn't been seen since, Gwinnett County police say.
Everton Blair wins special election for late Rep. David Scott's seat
Everton Blair Jr. will serve out the remaining few months of the late Rep. David Scott's final term, the Associated Press projects.
Georgia's last Bahama Breeze to permanently close this weekend
Bahama Breeze fans have until Saturday night for one final visit to Georgia's last remaining location in Kennesaw.
Smyrna mail carrier sentenced for $1 million theft scheme
Authorities say the value of the hundreds of checks and gift cards stolen by the Smyrna mail carrier totaled more than $1 million.
Man sentenced to life for deadly 2024 Norcross gas station shooting
Investigators say the 22-year-old man shot his victim six times, including twice in the face while he was standing over him.
Atlanta sneaker boutique Wish ATL closing after decades in business
After decades in business, the owners of the popular Little 5 Points fashion and sneaker boutique Wish ATL plan to shut its doors for good.
Bodycam footage shows arrest of Atlanta Beltline stabbing suspect
Atlanta police have released the body camera footage showing an officer arresting the man accused of a deadly weekend stabbing on the Beltline.
Dead bat tests positive for rabies in DeKalb County neighborhood
Health authorities are asking residents in DeKalb County to watch their pets after a dead bat tested positive for rabies.
Authorities investigating possible bomb threat at Georgia Power plant
A possible bomb threat has led to the evacuation of a Georgia Power plant in Coweta County and the shutdown of a nearby highway, officials say.
Man wanted for violent attack at Clayton County tattoo shop arrested
A man who deputies say was part of a violent attack at a Clayton County tattoo shop is now in custody after he was caught in Minnesota.
New mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus in DeKalb County
The number of mosquito surveillance traps that have tested positive for West Nile virus is now up to eight in DeKalb County.