A man, Andre Ross, was arrested after holding his child and the child's mother hostage in Atlanta; he faces false imprisonment and other felony charges.

An Atlanta dance studio defends its "Mommy & Me" pole dancing classes amid online controversy, emphasizing its focus on fitness and confidence rather than exotic dance.

A Georgia State Patrol trooper, Jimmy Cenescar, died from a crash while on duty. He recently graduated from the 114th Trooper School and served previously with the Atlanta Police Department.

Young Thug's trial continued despite a delay from a stabbing incident in jail involving a co-defendant and the controversy over a leaked jail call. The defense maintains YSL is a music group, not a crime organization.

College Park paid its former city manager, Stanley Hawthorne, nearly $140,000 after a sudden dismissal, allowing him to resign and agreeing to provide a positive reference.

A man in Coweta County was arrested for firing shots during road rage. Ryan Michael Ritchey is charged with reckless conduct following the January 24 incident.

Highway 85 over Morning Creek Bridge in Fayette County remains closed for repairs, causing traffic detours. One southbound lane has been reopened using the inside shoulder, but full access is not expected until at least Monday.

A Georgia man, James Raborn, was arrested for a Truist Bank robbery after being found asleep in a woman's home. His accomplice, Emily Browning, also faces charges.

Newton County is dealing with two missing adult cases; Cover George Bryan, with dementia, last seen in Covington, and Melvin Cooksey, who is paralyzed and missing since a fire incident. Authorities are seeking public assistance.

An Atlanta police officer was involved in a crash on I-85, causing all southbound lanes near the airport to close for investigation. The officer is alert; details are limited.

Atlanta City Councilmember Keisha Waites proposes extending bar hours to help the economy, facing both support for nightlife and concerns about safety.

Charles Wise was arrested in Nevada after 1.5 years on the run for a deadly shooting in Conley, Georgia, where Monique Miles died and Georgia Hester was injured.

A man was arrested for setting a fire in his Chamblee, GA home while his brother was inside; both received medical care, and the house may be a total loss.