Man wanted for metro Atlanta killing arrested in Florida
A suspect has been arrested in south Alabama in connection with a metro Atlanta homicide.
Drug commonly sold at gas stations could soon be banned in Georgia
Carr is calling on state lawmakers to pass an enforceable ban during the legislative session next year.
Motorcyclist decapitated in crash on I-85
ATLANTA — A motorcyclist was killed early Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 85 southbound at the Georgia 400 interchange in Atlanta, authorities said. The rider was decapitated in the collision. What We Know: The crash happened about 2:14 a.m. Wednesday at the I-85 southbound interchange with...
Mexican drug trafficker faces sentencing for bringing $7.5 million in cocaine to metro Atlanta
Macedo-Bustos personally monitored the transportation of the drugs, including following shipments as they traveled from Texas to Atlanta.
Atlanta Beltline stabbing: Man accused of deadly killing found incompetent to stand trial
The man accused of fatally stabbing a 29-year-old man on the Atlanta Beltline in August has been found incompetent to stand trial, putting the criminal case against him on hold.
Atlanta Diners Can Eat Courtside at State Farm Arena to Help Food Workers in...
Atlanta's food scene is heading courtside next month, with more than 30 chefs, restaurants and beverage partners set to take over State Farm Arena for one night to benefit workers in the industry who are struggling. The event, called Forkside Seats, pairs a seated dinner on the arena floor with a cause: raising support for Giving Kitchen, the nonprofit that provides emergency financial assistance to food service workers facing illness, injury or hardship.
Decatur attorney disbarred after pleading guilty to RICO charge
DECATUR, Ga. - The Supreme Court of Georgia disbarred a Decatur lawyer on Oct. 14 after he pleaded guilty to stealing data from the DeKalb County Police Department to recruit personal injury clients. What we know:. The state high court unanimously stripped William Taylor Payne of his law license on...
Multiple ‘No Kings’ events planned for Saturday in Georgia
ATLANTA - No Kings events are planned across Georgia on Saturday, Oct. 17. Organizers are emphasizing voter participation, including making early-voting plans and learning about election-protection efforts. The events come as early voting is underway for Georgia’s midterm election. Early voting runs through Oct. 30, with Election Day set...
Georgia woman sentenced in Mobile acid attack that left woman with third-degree burns
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Oct. 14, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Georgia woman has been sentenced to prison time in a Mobile acid attack that left a woman with third-degree burns. According to the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office, 37-year-old Quicheay Williams of Marietta was sentenced to 15 years […]
MARTA’s new trains will not hit the tracks this year, CEO says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — MARTA’s new fleet of trains will not hit the tracks this year, the transit agency’s CEO said Wednesday. CEO Jonathan Hunt said it will be about six to eight months before all safety checks and certifications will be done on the new trains. It is not known why the delay is so extensive.
