Athens faces a surge in gun violence with two incidents: a critical shooting in Viking Court and a fatal shooting by a former employee at European Navigation.

John Cena made a theatrical appearance at the Savannah Bananas' season opener, striking out during his promotional at-bat for his film "Ricky Stanicky."

A fire under a Buford Highway bridge in Atlanta caused road closures and disrupted traffic on Sunday morning, but the situation was cleared and roads reopened by the afternoon.

Severe rain in Atlanta caused accidents, road closures, and major delays during the Monday morning commute, with multiple car crashes and a flood watch in place across north Georgia.

Jonathan Wesley Mansfield was convicted in the murder of German "Lee" Castillo, who he had met through online gaming.

Milton releases its Parks and Activities Guide with summer programs and events, including outdoor classes, dog-friendly hikes, art and dance sessions, and camps for children and special needs youth.

The Milton City Council will discuss a new Unified Development Code and showcase the Milton Fire-Rescue Department's CARES program in a meeting. No official votes will occur during this session.

Atlanta police are searching for the killers of Samuel “JR” Harris, shot dead during a targeted attack while walking his dog, which was also stolen. A $5,000 reward is offered for information.

Steven Tran received two life sentences for the double murder of An Ha and Julian Talbo during a botched marijuana deal in Lawrenceville, 2020. He was found guilty on multiple charges, including malice murder.

Armed individuals robbed a Family Dollar store in Atlanta, taking $852. No injuries were reported, and the police are now seeking tips to apprehend the suspects.

An early morning fire destroyed three townhomes in Brookhaven, but no injuries were reported thanks to an alert from a doorbell camera. Firefighters contained the blaze with challenges due to the tight layout. The cause is under investigation.

A 14-year-old from Metro Atlanta won a national STEM contest and $10,000 for developing a cancer diagnosis app, part of a wave of exceptional youth innovations.

Memorial services for State Trooper Jimmy Cenescar, killed on duty, are announced, along with the arrest of suspect Gerson Ayala Rodriguez on multiple charges including murder.