Douglas County launched the Opioid Abatement Advisory Council and invites public participation in a Stakeholder Engagement Meeting to discuss fund allocation.

Pastor Bernadel Semexant of the House of Prayer Christian Church was indicted for sex crimes involving a minor, including enticement and child pornography.

The Marietta History Center will host the "Witness to the Holocaust" exhibit and a lecture by M. Alexis Scott, focusing on historical racial injustices and the parallels between the Jim Crow and Nuremberg Race Laws.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Subaru sedan in Brookhaven early Wednesday. The 27-year-old man died despite life-saving attempts and was hit while crossing the street against the signal. No charges have been filed; police are investigating.

A procession honored DeKalb Master Firefighter Preston Fant, who died in a warehouse fire. He leaves behind a wife and five kids. Officials praised his bravery, and a fundraiser is set up for his family.

Man gets 11-year sentence for stabbing fiancée's dog to death in Sandy Springs following an argument; includes charges of animal cruelty, terroristic threats, and evidence tampering.

Teens attacked Waffle House workers in Cobb County, leading to a fight where an employee was repeatedly punched and placed in a headlock. Police seek to identify the assailants.

Authorities seek help in finding Teon Smith, wanted for a fatal shooting outside Skyboxx ATL nightclub in Jonesboro. His accomplice, Xavier Pickett, is detained, while a reward is offered for information leading to Smith's arrest.

Sheriff Gary Long urges Butts County residents to carry firearms and be proficient with them after a fatal stabbing on a Charlotte commuter train involving Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.

Jerrion McKinney entered an Alford plea for the 2020 shooting of Secoriea Turner and was sentenced to 40 years, to serve 20. Co-defendant Julian Conley's trial will start Monday.

A helicopter crash in Walton County, under investigation, involved two occupants with non-serious injuries; the aircraft largely burned. The FAA and NTSB are examining the instructional flight.

Armuchee High mourns the loss of student David Clemons, who died in a crash after football practice. The community remembers him fondly and offers support to those grieving.

A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed at the Villages at Carver apartment complex in Atlanta. Police are investigating, seeking footage and witnesses.