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EVANS COUNTY, Ga. – A 50-year-old Claxton man is in critical condition after shooting himself during an attempted arrest at his home Friday evening, according to investigators. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident at the request of the Evans County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said...

There is a reason locals whisper about Georgia Diner in Duluth and hope travelers miss the turn. Open 24 hours, this classic spot delivers the kind of dependable comfort you crave at 6 am or midnight. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the menu reads like a love letter...

Christopher Wilson, 39, of Acworth, is accused of smashing a woman's windshield on Jan. 8 at 6:27 p.m. at the Jimmy Mac's Marietta restaurant, 3205 Canton Road, Marietta, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Wilson was given a ride to the location by the victim. When she refused to...

SNELLVILLE, Ga. — After years of planning and anticipation, downtown Snellville took a significant step forward this month with the opening of Towne Center Market, a key anchor of The Grove at Towne Center, the city’s long-awaited mixed-use downtown development. City officials, developers and residents gathered Jan....

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A large crowd gathered overnight at the intersection of Covington Highway and Wesley Chapel Road, where drivers blocked traffic and performed dangerous stunts in the roadway. What we know:. Video from the scene shows multiple vehicles stopping at a traffic light before spinning in circles in...

DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA. — A former Douglas County probate judge has filed a sweeping civil lawsuit against the City of Atlanta and an Atlanta police officer, alleging excessive use of force, reputational harm, and the dissemination of misleading public information following her arrest last year. Christina Peterson, who...

All of a sudden, Georgia seems to be in Old Man Winter’s crosshairs. On Sunday, a belt of 1-3 inches of snow fell across an area of central into northeast Georgia. Some parts of southeastern metro Atlanta saw flurries. Monroe, Upson and Putnam Counties reported sticking snow. The National...

Georgia has quietly become one of the South’s most exciting BBQ destinations. From Atlanta’s innovative pitmasters to small-town joints perfecting recipes passed down through generations, the state offers smoky flavors that rival anything you’ll find in Texas or the Carolinas. I’ve gathered some of the best BBQ...

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A person was struck by multiple vehicles early Saturday on Interstate 285 in Cobb County, authorities said. Cobb County Police said the incident occurred on the northbound side of I-285 near South Cobb Drive. Officers are on the scene, and the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program unit...

Here are Sunday’s top stories for January 18, 2026. The GBI is investigating after a body was found on Buford Highway. Second, a 57-year-old woman was found stabbed to death inside her home. Third, the former Dekalb County School Superintendent has been arrested. FOX 5 Atlanta is covering all three stories and will...