NWS survey teams confirm two EF-0 tornadoes in Upson County on March 16, cutting short paths near Sunset Village and Yatesville and toppling dozens of trees.

Atlanta police released surveillance after a customer threatened staff and stole more than $200 from the Vine City Chick-fil-A drive-thru.

A 15-year-old was arrested in Newton County after social-media threats to a classmate; the sheriff says state and federal agencies assisted and juvenile court will handle the case.

A 44-year-old Cartersville man was sentenced to two life terms plus 25 years after being convicted of rape and related charges in Paulding County Superior Court.

Authorities arrested Marquavius Hendrix Tuesday in the 2021 death of Cormella "Missy" Thomas; officials say U.S. Marshals led the capture.

A Gwinnett County barber has been held at Stewart since January 2025; family and lawmakers say unsanitary conditions and denied prosthetic care are endangering his health.

Local firefighters say City Hall reneged on their first‑ever contract and stopped implementing biweekly pay. The union has taken the city to court.

A federal jury found Atlanta business owner Brittany Hudson guilty on 30 counts in a scheme prosecutors say siphoned about $9.4M from Amazon and used forged court documents.

A Delta flight at Hartsfield-Jackson was grounded after pilots reported a left-engine issue; fire crews inspected the plane and Delta is rebooking passengers.

One person was killed and another hurt in a Conyers home invasion. Rockdale deputies say Ervin Spooner was arrested and booked on a felony murder charge.

Clients say a local Atlanta tax preparer collected payments and left returns unfiled, leaving them with thousands in penalties and investigations underway.

A Marietta man was killed after his pickup became stuck on railroad tracks and was struck by a Norfolk Southern freight train in Powder Springs. Cobb County police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

A massive tree toppled through a DeKalb County home during a tornado warning; a 16‑year‑old climbed down to safety and the family escaped uninjured. The house sustained major damage.