Scammers posing as Uber/Lyft drivers are asking Atlanta fans to scan QR codes and pay off‑app, sometimes charging inflated fares. Here’s how to spot and avoid the trick.

A child rescued from a McDonough townhome fire was taken to Piedmont Henry Hospital and later died; Red Cross is helping displaced neighbors.

Dunwoody and Alpharetta disabled public police dashboards after restricted juvenile data appeared on incident logs. Officials say the portals are offline while vendor settings and access controls are reviewed.

Dawson County deputies are searching for Roy Joseph "JoJo" Holloway, 52, after a fatal shooting on GA-136. Authorities say he is armed and may be traveling with a companion.

Finastra is recruiting dozens of AI engineers and product specialists at its new Perimeter Center hub in Atlanta, expanding the company’s U.S. AI work. The listings span engineering, product and data roles.

A bright red lane on Mitchell Street marks MARTA's new Rapid A-Line and the agency's push to begin phase one on April 18. Riders should watch for signage and detours.

APD's newest city figures show overall declines but a 17% rise in aggravated assaults tied to knife attacks and household shootings. City leaders are adjusting tactics.

A Sinaloa Cartel operative was sentenced to more than 15 years after prosecutors say he ran a meth and cocaine pipeline out of North Georgia ranches.

A 33‑year‑old LaGrange woman and four teenagers were arrested after police say they met at Granger Park to fight. A cellphone video prompted the investigation.

A former GSU investigator alleges she was placed on a 90‑day PIP and fired while undergoing chemotherapy, and has filed a federal ADA lawsuit.

A 35-year-old man was arrested this week in connection with a Nov. 9 double shooting on Hardee Street that left two men dead.

A shooting in Vine City near MLK Drive left one person wounded and a child injured by debris; police say the investigation is underway.

A fire alarm sent South Atlanta High School students and staff outside on Tuesday; Atlanta Fire Rescue put out the blaze and no injuries were reported. Investigations are ongoing.