A mother in Peachtree Corners has been sentenced to life for the murder of her 5-year-old son, after pleading guilty to several charges including arson.

James Daniel Blitch was arrested for trespassing in an attempt to remove a Confederate flag along I-85 in South Carolina.

Georgia integrates into Fieldwatch, an online tool to reduce pesticide drift and protect bee populations by facilitating communication between farmers and beekeepers.

Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat warns that renovations to the local jail may not prevent inmate deaths, despite the allocation of $300 million for repairs. Overcrowding and violence persist in the jail, which now needs immediate action.

A sweltering week with thunderstorms is forecasted for Atlanta, with high temps and heat indices around 100 degrees, and a consistent chance of afternoon and night storms.

A man was shot and killed on Jimmy Carter Blvd, and Gwinnett County Police are investigating. Detectives and the Medical Examiner are working to identify the victim and suspect. Tips are urged via GCPD or Crime Stoppers.

Athens-Clarke County hosts a free "Movies by Moonlight" series featuring "Fantastic Mr. Fox" at Dudley Park's amphitheater on Saturday, August 17 at 8:30 p.m.

A Columbus woman died in a multi-vehicle crash in Cobb County after losing control of her car, which led to a chain collision involving a Chevrolet Silverado and a Lexus. An investigation by the local police is underway.

Two individuals were injured in a shooting at an Austell cellphone repair shop following an altercation involving three teenagers. Two suspects, aged 17 and 19, were arrested and charged with aggravated assault.

Atlanta's upcoming weather includes near 100-degree temperatures and thunderstorms, with high humidity and persistent rain chances throughout the week.

A fatal vehicle crash occurred early Friday on Barrett Parkway in Kennesaw, claiming the life of 20-year-old Amy Wamweya after her car hit a utility pole.

A scholarship is created in memory of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner who was killed in Atlanta, as the trial of suspects accused of her murder progresses.

Paulding and Carroll County residents protest against a planned rock quarry, fearing environmental and property value concerns, while developers insist on regulatory adherence. A Change.org petition seeks to halt the project.