Truck driver Kane Hammock was charged with vehicular homicide and other offenses after his vehicle caused a crash on I-85 in Jackson County, GA, killing eight, including five children.

A Sandy Springs standoff ended with a suspect surrendering after negotiations. An officer was grazed by a bullet but expected to recover. The community was shaken by the incident, and the GBI is assisting with the ongoing investigation.

East Beechwood Drive NW in Atlanta will be closed on October 16, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for tree removal, affecting local traffic and sidewalks.

Sen. Jason T. Dickerson was sworn in as the new member of the Georgia State Senate, representing District 21, with a focus on a family-first agenda and local business experience.

Clayton County has started advanced voting for the Municipal General/Special Election and Public Service Commissioner with extended weekday and weekend hours at 10 polling locations.

Noonday Creek Trail is evolving into an Art Walk, with new murals and a Tiny Doors ATL installation, transforming the area into a destination for art lovers.

Charges were not filed in the case of Donna Nguyen's fatal dog attack in Union City, GA, due to lack of evidence on the dogs' involvement or ownership.

Fayetteville's City Council plans to maintain the property tax millage rate at 5.646 during an October 23 hearing, despite House Bill 581 freezing tax values for homesteaded properties.

Shots were fired at 2179 Cheshire Bridge Rd, leading to a police response and one woman injured by shattered glass. No suspects have been identified, and the investigation continues.

Councilman Sims will host a Town Hall Meeting at Sawyer Road Elementary on October 29, inviting Ward 6 residents to discuss local issues and tour the school.

Georgia State Representative Mandi Ballinger passed away after a battle with cancer, leaving a legacy of advocacy for children and domestic violence survivors.

A 19-year-old woman was fatally shot in Lawrenceville, and her boyfriend, Sebastian Prestridge, has been arrested and charged with felony manslaughter.

A man was shot early in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood; he was alert when found and taken to a hospital. Police are investigating the incident with limited details on the assailants' motives or identities.