Georgia lawmakers to push new gun safety bills in 2026 session
Georgia lawmakers are preparing to introduce new gun safety bills when the 2026 legislative session begins in January, as public safety and firearm reform remain top concerns under the Gold Dome.
‘This is our life:’ Atlanta Public Schools celebrate two sisters turn principals
Sisters Kristy Reese and Kimberly Gibbs are making history as principals at two Atlanta Public Schools, marking a unique family milestone.
Suspected drug cartel member ‘Shrek’ captured in Atlanta
Roberto Lopez, an alleged lieutenant in the Sinaloa and Beltran-Leyva Cartels, has been detained in Atlanta after being extradited from Mexico to face federal charges.
Marijuana ordinance proposed by police chief approved in Clayton County
The Clayton County Board of Commissioners approved a new ordinance to decriminalize possession of marijuana, under certain circumstances.
DeKalb business riddled with bullets used for drug sales, police say
DeKalb County police say a business someone shot up on Friday was used to sell illegal drugs.
DeKalb County firefighter dies in line of duty
The family of a DeKalb County Fire Rescue firefighter has confirmed his death fighting a fire on Monday.
Woman wanted for allegedly stealing dozens of packages in Brookhaven
BROOKHAVEN, Ga. - Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman accused of stealing dozens of packages from apartment complex mailrooms across DeKalb County. Investigators said the burglaries happened between Aug. 5 and Aug. 23, including nearly 100 packages taken on a single day. Surveillance video...
16-year-old girl shot while sleeping in DeKalb County home
DeKalb County police said a 16-year-old girl was hurt early Monday morning in a shooting while she was asleep.
More than a dozen arrested in ‘dangerous and ruthless’ crime ring, DeKalb authorities say
Police in DeKalb County have arrested more than a dozen individuals allegedly involved in a major crime ring.
Teens at Waffle House jump over counter, attack employee, Cobb County police say
People at a Cobb County Waffle House told police that a group of teens hit a staffer in the head multiple times after jumping over the service area into the kitchen.