Phillissa Diallo pleaded guilty to killing and mutilating a 2‑year‑old found in a storage bin; prosecutors say an autopsy showed lethal drug levels. She was sentenced to 37 years.

Douglas County prosecutors say a reinvestigation cleared Brandon Pugh in a 2008 Wachovia bank robbery; he was released after nearly 16 years behind bars.

A Cobb County jury will decide the fate of a man accused in the 2023 death of roller‑skating influencer Beauty Couch. Her body was found near a burning car in Austell.

Prosecutors say an Alpharetta group‑home owner laundered fentanyl cash through a Dayton youth program to buy a Forsyth County mansion and a Lamborghini.

Zoo Atlanta evacuated Saturday after a bomb threat that officials say was a hoax. Police and K‑9 units swept the grounds while investigators review the call amid similar threats nationwide.

Polk County's primary 911 lines went down Sunday; calls are being handled by Bartow County and three backup numbers are available.

Atlanta police are investigating a death in Buckhead near the 1000 block of Lindbergh Drive NE; authorities have not released victim or suspect details.

The FAA awarded $2.62M to Middle Georgia Regional Airport to fund a runway extension, accelerating a multi‑million dollar upgrade as Contour adds new nonstop flights in June.

Tray Chaney and son Malachi opened up about surviving the EF‑2 tornado that destroyed their Henry County home and shared an update on Malachi's recovery.

A student was removed from New Manchester High School Wednesday after officials say they brought a gun to campus. Douglas County police investigated and said no one was threatened.

A former Calhoun officer and two Chatsworth residents were arrested after a shooting on County Farm Road; the GBI says the investigation is active and the case will go to the Conasauga DA.

Student researchers in Atlanta found Black girls face disproportionate suspensions, expulsions and juvenile referrals and are urging clearer, fairer discipline.

Children’s Healthcare closed the south tower at Arthur M. Blank Hospital after a chemical incident; ambulatory patients were sent home and HazMat crews responded.