Suspect arrested after trying to break into car in Clayton County, police say
A suspect was arrested following an early-morning vehicle break-in call that led to a foot chase and multiple charges in Clayton County.
Drug kingpin in Atlanta sentenced to decades in federal prison
Several members of the organization have already been sentenced to federal prison.
Lawmakers should pass Real ID voting in Georgia, Raffensperger says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One of the candidates hoping to become Georgia’s next governor is calling on lawmakers to require voters to show a Real ID before casting their ballots. Touting his record of making “Georgia the safest and most secure place to vote in the...
Georgia school districts cancel, reschedule weekend events ahead of winter storm
Districts have not canceled class, but many have canceled events over the weekend.
Federally convicted former metro Atlanta mayor appears in court for more charges
The former mayor of Stonecrest, accused of making false statements to run for mayor, could be headed back behind bars.
$11,000 at Sam’s Club, $2,600 at Chick-fil-A: Ex-DeKalb superintendent’s spending on district’s dime
Former DeKalb County Schools superintendent Dr. Devon Horton spent more than $120,000 on his district purchase card in just two years.
Marietta man accused of robbing Canton Road RaceTrac with knife
Ian Mungai, 28, of Marietta, is accused of walking behind the register at the RaceTrac at 2337 Canton Road in Marietta, and stealing products off the wall on Jan. 14 at 9:10 p.m., according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Mungai showed a RaceTrac employee what she believed to be a knife...
Atlanta man pleads guilty to $380M Ponzi scheme to buy yacht, rent jets, much...
Todd Burkhalter took a plea deal, admitting to leading a massive Ponzi scheme.
Ice storm threatens Atlanta: Steps to protect your home from frozen pipes
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An ice storm heading to Atlanta this weekend has prompted warnings for homeowners to take immediate steps to protect their pipes from freezing. The approaching weather brings back memories of December 2022, when tens of thousands of people made desperate calls to plumbers after...
Pair of shootings leave one man dead, toddler injured in metro Atlanta
Authorities are searching for suspects after a pair of shootings kept police busy Wednesday night.

















