Surveillance video shows a suspect point a gun at a clerk and walk away with about $6,000 from a Moores Mill Road gas station. Investigators want tips.

Low humidity raises fire risk Friday across Atlanta. Rain moves in late Saturday with the wettest day Sunday.

Former DeKalb County officer Russell Mathis was sentenced to 10 years with 2 under house arrest for a fatal 2022 shooting after an Alford plea. He must pay restitution and surrendered his law enforcement certification.

Eboni Anderson, 34, was identified as the victim of a shooting at Palmetto Elementary. Suspect Christopher Ates was arrested and faces multiple charges. The school has provided counseling for students and staff post-incident.

Student Sierra Morrison was detained by Clark Atlanta University police for hours over an ID issue, sparking online attention and an ongoing investigation.

Griffin police are searching for 35-year-old Carlos Elder after a woman said she was held overnight and assaulted; warrants include strangulation and kidnapping counts.

Under Frank Fernandez, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta funneled more than $235 million into affordable housing in 2025 — nearly doubling its 2020 pace.

CDC posted Level 2 travel notices after chikungunya outbreaks in Bolivia, Cuba, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Suriname; travelers should prevent mosquito bites and discuss vaccines.

The GBI is investigating the death of inmate Michael James Waller Jr. at Chatham County Jail after he ingested an unknown substance and died despite medical intervention. An autopsy is planned.

Police searched Sprayberry High after a report of a firearm; officers found no evidence and the campus was secured.

The DeKalb County Board of Ethics will meet on February 19, 2026, to introduce a new member, discuss cases, and review reports at 178 Sams Street, Decatur, GA.

An Atlanta man pleaded guilty to participating in a multi‑state sweepstakes scam that prosecutors say duped seniors of at least $1 million. Authorities warn the playbook is familiar.

Camden County Fire Rescue has implemented a burn ban due to increased wildfire risks from dry conditions. The ban affects all unincorporated areas and includes yard debris and other burning activities.