A Cherokee County man was sentenced to 25 years after prosecutors say he molested a girl who says the abuse began at age 6. Officials praised the victim's courage and noted trafficking charges among the crimes pleaded to.

A large pile of lumber and debris burned for roughly 24 hours at an ArborServ yard in Lithonia; DeKalb crews doused hot spots and investigators are probing the cause.

DeKalb County confirmed rabies in a dead cat in Lithonia and a raccoon near Gresham Park; officials urge pet vaccinations and caution.

South Fulton launched construction Tuesday on a $113M public-safety package that includes a new police headquarters with a real-time crime center and a regional fire training campus.

A rehearsal room at the Lawrenceville Arts Center flooded and nearly collapsed during a weekend rehearsal; performers evacuated safely and repairs are underway. Aurora Theatre says the show remains on schedule.

Georgia’s largest MLS is opening its first in‑city service center at Lee + White in the West End, bringing staff and support closer to intown brokers.

A Gwinnett County officer was arrested after a domestic dispute and relieved of duty amid allegations she pushed a former partner and used police databases to locate the victim.

Covington police say Owen 'Chip' Holmes is wanted in a Westview Drive killing and should be considered armed and dangerous.

An early Monday house fire on Rays Road left a woman in critical condition, two others hospitalized and a family of seven displaced. Investigators remain on scene.

Ladybird Westside will convert a warehouse into a 1‑acre indoor‑outdoor beer‑garden and dining hub in West Midtown, aiming to open before mid‑June. The rollout dovetails with new retail at Stella at Star Metals.

A 32-year-old woman was shot in a family dispute on Moton Avenue in southwest Atlanta; police say a 41-year-old man was arrested and faces assault and firearms charges.

A Marietta woman was killed in an apartment shooting; police arrested a neighbor and investigators are asking the public for tips. Details remain limited as detectives probe the case.

A person was shot near Underground Atlanta; police say the victim is in stable condition while investigators work the scene. Local outlets say the story is developing.