A federal judge found Georgia corrections destroyed footage tied to a 2022 Valdosta State Prison stabbing and cleared the civil case for trial.

Court officials warn Atlanta residents after scammers impersonate the justice system and demand fees for so‑called “pretrial supervision.” Preserve screenshots and report suspicious calls.

Federal and regional maps show life expectancy in Atlanta can differ by more than 20 years across neighborhoods; experts point to income, historic redlining and access to care.

Atlanta dedicated its first city-commissioned Vietnam War memorial at Piedmont Park on March 29, 2026, honoring 240 local service members with an engraved wall and brick pathway.

Mostly cloudy Monday with highs near 74°F. Tuesday warms into the low 80s with afternoon storm chances that increase through the week.

Three juveniles were shot near an event hall in Chamblee; one is in critical condition and a suspect was arrested after a foot chase.

A Sunday morning fire damaged a Clark Atlanta University dorm on James P. Brawley Drive. No students were hurt and investigators are probing the cause.

A naked man allegedly stole a 9mm handgun from a pickup and tried to carjack a homeowner in Morrow; officers arrested him after he entered a nearby house.

A man was found shot to death Saturday night at 1401 Moreland Avenue SE in southeast Atlanta. Investigators are working the scene.

A WSB-TV clip captures three agencies coordinating a dangerous rescue in Atlanta, underscoring the risks first responders face and the need for joint training.

SB403 would let the Department of Revenue match tax records to unclaimed accounts and automatically return small amounts, while easing probate paperwork for heirs.

A GBI bomb team swept a Braselton home after a house fire forced evacuations and closed streets in the Traditions neighborhood.

Dominic Smith hit a walk-off grand slam in his Braves debut less than two weeks after his mother’s death, capping a 6-2 win at Truist Park.