A man was fatally shot in Rockdale County, and a suspect is in custody. The victim and suspect's identities are withheld, and the sheriff's office is investigating without a released motive.

Two bodies were found after a house fire on Cohassett Lane in Decatur, with the cause of the blaze remaining unknown. Firefighters rescued an animal from the flames and the investigation is ongoing.

An off-duty Atlanta police officer's car was shot at by an SUV driver; the officer was unharmed. The shooter escaped and the police are seeking information.

Waffle House CEO Walt Ehmer has passed away, leaving a legacy of leadership and community involvement, as Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and others express their condolences.

LaGrange Police are searching for Antoine Felix, 19, who faces charges including child molestation and aggravated battery against a toddler. The public is encouraged to help with any information.

A man in Austell is charged with murdering a 16-year-old girl and attempting suicide. Police found him with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and the victim upstairs, dead from multiple shots.

A man was shot and wounded at an Atlanta intersection; police are investigating while the victim remains hospitalized. Community concerns over gun violence are highlighted.

Atlanta's weekly forecast predicts a mix of sun and clouds, with increasing chances of showers and possible thunderstorms later in the week. Temperatures will peak in the mid-80s to high 80s.

Authorities are on high alert after a school shooting in Georgia, with increased social media threat reports being investigated by law enforcement and the GBI.

The RM Clayton Water Reclamation Center in Atlanta now complies with Georgia EPD wastewater standards, thanks to facility improvements and ongoing upgrades. No E. Coli exceedances since March 2024.

The City of Acworth will celebrate Constitution Week from September 15-21, with the local DAR chapter receiving a proclamation to mark the occasion for reflection and education on the Constitution.

Acworth City Council has designated September 18 as United States Air Force Day to honor the Air Force's 77th anniversary and acknowledge veterans and active military personnel.

District 3 Commissioner Jasper Watkins will host a Mental Health Town Hall including a docuseries screening and expert panel discussion, to address community mental health resources.