A homicide suspect from Jonesboro died by suicide in Griffin, Georgia, after a standoff with law enforcement, ending the search for the individual wanted for a murder.

An intensified search is underway in Atlanta for Charles R. Ellis Sr., a missing 79-year-old man with dementia, last seen Saturday. He was driving a white Kia Optima with NC plates.

A man was shot in the head and arm in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood and was hospitalized; police are investigating with no suspects or motives yet disclosed.

Severe storms caused disruptions and an evacuation of the control tower at Atlanta's airport, leading to flight delays and cancellations during a peak travel period. Delta had over 90 diversions and inspected 100+ planes.

The Lawrenceville Mayor and City Council approve a $227.7 million budget for FY 2026, maintaining a 3.26 millage rate but causing an effective tax increase due to a larger tax digest.

Marietta maintains its tax millage rate at 4.692 mills for the 24th year despite property value increases, while offering a homestead exemption to alleviate potential homeowner burdens. Public hearings are scheduled to discuss this fiscal decision.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture arrested four suspects for the theft of $3.6 million worth of hemp oil, in a major inter-state collaborative operation.

Dewayne R. Queen has been appointed as Atlanta's Director of LGBTQ Affairs, coinciding with the anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges, to champion diversity and inclusion within the community.

A Georgia woman filed a lawsuit against a Florida bar, claiming she was injured by a falling martini shaker. She alleges negligence and seeks damages over $50,000.

Clayton County Public Schools reiterates its clear backpack policy for all grades, aiming to enhance safety by ensuring the contents of students' bags are visible.

Jyquez Harvey, on Atlanta's Most Wanted list for the murder of student Julian Kolb, was caught by MARTA Police while in possession of a stolen medicine bottle, gun, and drugs.

Conyers, GA's Red, White & Boom event celebrates Independence Day on July 3rd with family activities, live music, food trucks, and fireworks, with road closures for safety.

A severe storm hit Dunwoody, Georgia, causing extensive damage, downed trees and power outages, with a swift response from local police and public works departments.