Richmond County man Kelvin Laron Howard is sentenced to nearly 15 years for heroin trafficking and illegal gun possession.

A former Spalding County sheriff's detention deputy, Quentin M. Morgan, was arrested for sexually assaulting an inmate, following his confession. He faces several charges and is denied bond.

Atlanta United ended their winless streak by defeating Inter Miami 3-1, with goals from Saba Lobjanidze and Jamal Thiaré, despite a goal from Lionel Messi.

Senator Frank Ginn joins the Senate Advancing Forest Innovation in Georgia Study Committee to promote sustainable forestry growth and economic innovation.

Sen. Jon Ossoff visited Georgia's Palmetto USPS facility to investigate mail delays, criticizing Postmaster General DeJoy's oversight and demanding improvements, especially ahead of elections.

Brian Atsu led police on a high-speed chase in Sandy Springs, which ended with a PIT maneuver and his arrest on multiple charges including narcotic offenses.

Cobb County is implementing more effective traffic calming measures, including raised crosswalks and roundabouts, after residents complained about speeding drivers.

Two people were wounded in a "targeted" shooting early Thursday in Atlanta near an elementary school; they are recovering, with the investigation ongoing.

Austin Pittman, 19, was charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct after fatally shooting Landon Bashlor, also 19, inside a car in Waycross, Georgia.

A car crash on Atlanta's I-20 EB and I-285 left one dead and three injured; an Audi hit a disabled Explorer. The accident is under investigation by the Atlanta Police.

A new Senate committee in Georgia, led by Sen. Emanuel Jones, aims to address firearm safety with a particular focus on safe storage to prevent accidental gun deaths, especially among children.

Stetson Bennett from the LA Rams discussed his mental health break from last year, attributing his time off to needing rest and resuming with intentions to succeed in the NFL again.

Athens-Clarke County modifies Leisure Services on Juneteenth; parks open, facilities closed, camps paused. Pools and splash pads open 1-5:30 pm for $1, except Bishop Park pool. Call (706) 613-3800 for details.