Henry County weighs new rules for data centers after public hearing
Henry County Commissioners are considering a new data center ordinance that would enforce 1,000-foot residential setbacks and strict noise and water usage limits.
Bond denied for two suspects in shooting of 3-year-old at DeKalb County gas station
A DeKalb County judge denied bond for two of three suspects charged in a reckless gas station shooting that left a 3-year-old in critical condition.
Georgia charities see rise in patients as ACA premiums jump: 'People are struggling to make their daily bills'
Charitable clinics are bracing for a surge in patients as a congressional stalemate over Affordable Care Act subsidies forces residents to drop their insurance.
Coweta County woman arrested for $7K child support scam involving random baby
A Coweta County woman is accused of scamming an ex-boyfriend out of $7,000 in child support for a baby that was neither his nor hers.
Man charged with murdering teen after self-defense claims
Atlanta police have charged 24-year-old Kevin Veasey with murder in the shooting of a 15-year-old, despite initial claims of self-defense.
Man charged with killing woman celebrating birthday in DeKalb County
A Norcross man has been arrested and charged with murder in the October shooting death of Kinaya Hightower at a DeKalb County gas station.
Man arrested for allegedly setting fire to Canton park restrooms
A Canton man faces three counts of first-degree arson after police say he set fires inside restrooms at Heritage Park and Etowah River Park.
15-time felon sentenced on federal charges after Atlanta park standoff
Atlanta felon Quartez Rashad Goodman was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison following an armed robbery on the Beltline and a shooting at D.H. Stanton Park.
Police probe deadly afternoon shooting on E. Wesley Chapel Way
DeKalb County police are investigating a fatal afternoon shooting on E. Wesley Chapel Way where the motive and suspect remain unknown.
Eats restaurant to reopen in West End
Popular Atlanta comfort food staple EATS is reopening in March 2026 at Wild Heaven Beer in the West End after closing its Ponce location last year.
Special election called to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has called a special election for March 10 to fill the 14th Congressional District seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene.
BioLab fire samples may have contained ‘Erin Brockovich’ carcinogen
State officials reportedly warned a BioLab fire could have created cancer-causing chromium, but testing was later excluded.
Man pleads guilty to threatening Georgia ICE agent's wife online
A New York man pleaded guilty to threatening a Georgia ICE agent’s wife online after a video identifying the couple was posted to Instagram, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
$983M Mega Millions prize claimed by Georgia resident, officials confirm
Georgia’s largest lottery jackpot winner has officially stepped forward, claiming a nearly $1 billion Mega Millions prize just days into the new year.
Gainesville head coach Josh Niblett leaving for new job
Josh Niblett has resigned as head football coach at Gainesville High School after four seasons, leaving to pursue a coaching opportunity at the collegiate level.
Last dog rescued after BioLab fire adopted from PAWS Atlanta
Smidgen, the longest-tenured BioLab fire rescue dog at PAWS Atlanta, has finally been adopted after spending 461 days at the shelter.
Atlanta pastor Jamal Bryant speaks out on wife’s gala dress
Atlanta-area pastor Jamal Bryant is speaking out after online criticism erupted over what his wife wore to a recent fundraising gala.
Man arrested after early-morning standoff in Decatur, police say
FOX 5 Atlanta was informed that police officers were leaving the apartment complex in Decatur at around 6:45 a.m.
Sources: Hawks, Trae Young working toward potential trade
The Atlanta Hawks and four-time All-Star Trae Young are engaged in discussions aimed at finding a potential trade, according to multiple sources cited by ESPN.
Collins pushes back as ethics review examines intern hiring decision
An ethics watchdog says a Collins aide may have improperly hired his girlfriend as a paid intern