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HAMPTON, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An Atlanta Police Department K9 who slipped away from his handler overnight in Henry County has been found safe. Stano got away late Monday night as his handler was arriving home from a late-night shift, according to police. His handler lives in Henry County, about 45 minutes south o

ATLANTA - Strong storms swept through metro Atlanta overnight, leaving behind downed trees, damaged vehicles and fallen power lines. In northwest Atlanta, a large tree came down on Abner Place, landing across several parked vehicles, including a van. Video from the scene showed large branches covering the vehicles. Sto

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Publix is doing away with a grocery store staple that’s been around for decades: the 10-item or less rule for its express lanes at checkout. The Lakeland, Florida-based retailer is making the change to give its employees greater flexibility in managing checkout...

The driver accused of hitting and killing a woman with his car is now in custody and faces a charge of homicide by vehicle.

Power crews are working to get the lights back on for hundreds across metro Atlanta after late night storms moved through.

As the search continues, city leaders are urging residents to avoid being outside alone after dark.

SMYRNA, Ga. - Smyrna police closed an investigation into a late June road rage attack after securing an arrest warrant for the man accused of pistol-whipping a driver. Smyrna police secured an arrest warrant on Aug. 14 for Freddrick Hammonds. Authorities charged him with one count of felony aggravated battery.

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia’s legislative delegation to the metro Atlanta city of Stockbridge is asking Gov. Brian Kemp to open an independent investigation into its mayor. An Aug. 13, 2026, letter to the governor outlines allegations made against Mayor Jayden Williams, including “the unauthorized use..

Former 911 director in Georgia arrested for unlawfully accessing Flock Safety cameras over 1,200 times for non-law enforcement purposes. Yet another person connected to the police has been arrested and charged for using the controversial Flock camera system for the wrong reasons. A former 911 director in Georgia is acc

Federal authorities say the alleged organizer of a massive cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme has been captured after investigators tracked him around the world for more than two years. The indictment alleges the scheme operated from June 2022 through August 2023 and recruited investors through websites and a commission-based