A Decatur teen pleaded guilty to shooting an 11-year-old boy and committing armed robbery. He received a 15-year sentence, serving 7 years in custody.

Truck-A-Palooza 2025, a family event with a range of vehicles, is set for October 4 in Kennesaw, GA, offering fun and educational experiences for $5 per person or $20 per family.

Roberto Lopez, a cartel lieutenant, faced a court in Atlanta on charges of cocaine trafficking and money laundering, following his extradition from Mexico.

The GBI arrested Pearson City Clerk Patricia Ballard on felony charges, including theft, as part of a corruption probe which also saw Mayor Robert Johnson charged with theft, bribery, and more.

Atlanta's weather forecast indicates a week of sunny days with temperatures in the 80s, peaking near 91 by Monday, and mild evening lows offering comfortable conditions.

The GBI is investigating a fatal shooting in Eastman, Georgia involving Terrance Travis Gordon and a homeowner claiming self-defense. No arrests have been made.

DeKalb County police investigate a drug-related shooting at a business alleged to be a front for narcotics sales; no injuries were reported. Four individuals were arrested on drug and gun charges.

Georgia designated September 2025 as "Georgia Grown Apple Month" and released an Official 2025 Apple Orchards Map to promote its apple industry and agritourism.

After a tree fell on her during a storm at a festival, 12-year-old Claudia battles critical injuries, but shows promising signs of recovery. Community support grows as she slowly improves.

Devise Blount, aged 35, drowned at Hard Labor Creek State Park while racing to a buoy. Witnesses and rescuers were unable to save him; his body was later recovered from 15 feet of water.

Atlanta police responded to a stabbing incident involving a 61-year-old man who was unable to provide details; Precious Yarbough was charged in connection.

Atlanta spa shooter Robert Aaron Long faces hearings in Fulton County on charges including murder and domestic terrorism, with the DA seeking the death penalty under hate crime laws.

An 8-year-old girl died after a crash on Peachtree Industrial Blvd; the driver of the Toyota was arrested and charged with DUI and Homicide by Vehicle.