A 12-year-old was detained after a shooting in LaGrange Tuesday night that left Nyquarious Gates dead, police say. Detectives have opened an active investigation.

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.

A small Ellenwood church says hundreds of tires were dumped on its yard again; surveillance footage appears to show a U‑Haul returning to leave more. DeKalb County has stepped up cleanup efforts across the county.

Police say a stolen, converted Glock and distribution‑ready marijuana were found after a loitering call at a Bojangles on Cobb Parkway.

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.

Purpose Built Communities and Victory Brands are the first confirmed tenants at The Lodge as the Moreland/Glenwood project nears a summer delivery.

Patchy morning fog gives way to highs around 81°F Thursday; temperatures spike into the mid‑80s Friday before a cool, breezy weekend with elevated fire‑weather concerns.

Surveillance footage shows armed suspects fleeing Ashley Cascade after a March 16 shooting. Police are offering up to $5,000 for tips that help ID the shooters.

An audit found Atlanta’s 2024 blight‑tax law hasn’t been activated and no properties have been charged. City officials say more legislation and staffing moves are coming in April.

A school bus in southwest Atlanta was hit by gunfire on Tuesday; a man was found wounded but no bus passengers were injured. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

The CDC posted a Level 1 global dengue travel notice after rising cases among travelers. Bite prevention and quick medical care are the main defenses.

Mamadi Tambajang was convicted after bodycam footage showed him telling police he "snapped" in the killing of Amber Kelly; a judge sentenced him to life plus 20 years.