A man was shot and killed in a DeKalb County parking lot after an assailant exited a vehicle and fired, with police seeking information on the incident.

Dante Lamar Daugherty pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and child cruelty after his son died from an accidental gunshot from a handgun left in an SUV.

Five people were injured in a fire at the Retreat at Greenbriar Apartments in Atlanta; one was hospitalized, and residents helped alert others to escape.

A 3-year-old in Forsyth, GA, was critically injured in a shooting, thought to be accidental. The GBI is investigating, and authorities seek information.

A male victim was left critically injured after a shooting on Hill St SE in Atlanta, with police investigating and no details on suspects or motives yet released.

A 20-month-old child drowned at Oakhurst Recreation Center's pool, prompting its closure and an ongoing investigation. Community mourns the loss as pool safety concerns arise.

A car chased by GSP crashed into an Avis building in Atlanta, narrowly missing homeless individuals and pets; the fleeing driver was eventually caught. Repairs are needed for the damaged building.

A man has been convicted using DNA evidence for 1986 sexual assaults in DeKalb County. His brother awaits trial for linked crimes. They were found via a statewide initiative to test backlogged rape kits.

Atlanta's weather this week will be sunny, turning to potential showers and thunderstorms midweek, with temperatures fluctuating between the high 80s and low 90s.

Atlanta Police Officer Zabria Bridges was arrested, placed on administrative leave without pay, and the APD emphasized their commitment to high conduct standards while awaiting details from Douglasville PD.

Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara faces deportation after a recent court ruling, despite Senator Josh McLaurin's opposition and concern for press freedom.

Pope High School's football field was named "Matt Hobby Field" in tribute to a former player who died of cancer, and the school hosted the 20th Matt Hobby Classic game, raising funds for childhood cancer research.

Vehicle with "suspicious contents" at a Roswell IHOP prompted evacuations and bomb squad response; contents deemed safe, with normal operations resuming shortly after.