2 North Carolina deputies shot, suspect deceased
Authorities in North Carolina confirmed that two Lenoir County sheriff’s deputies were wounded Friday in the line of duty.
More from The Atlanta
View all news →
parks
Why Chastain Park neighbors are calling a Halloween concert a safety nightmare
Chastain Park residents are raising concerns over a Halloween concert that threatens to gridlock local streets as thousands of trick-or-treaters head out....
safety
Cherokee County deputy fired following allegation of fake Facebook account
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office deputy was fired following an allegation he created a fake Facebook account that “targeted an individual the deputy had previously arrested in 2025,” the agency said. Cpl. Charles Mills had previously been pla...
schools
EMT access at high school football games varies by district, school
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Injuries during high school football games are not uncommon and can happen at schools across the state. What happens next, and how quickly help arrives, can vary from district to district and school to school. There is currently no statewide ma...
safety
Cobb County firefighters help deliver 15 puppies after pet CPR training
Cobb County firefighters used their recent animal CPR training to help deliver 15 puppies during an emergency C-section at a veterinary clinic.
safety
Felon who told cops rifle was a stick sentenced for illegal gun possession
A 35-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after a jury convicted him of illegally possessing a firearm as a repeat felon, according to the district attorney's office....
Local
Martin Street Plaza apartments: Atlanta mom reports sewage and rats
Residents at Martin Street Plaza apartments in Atlanta face raw sewage, rats and mold that make living conditions unsafe for families.
safety
Wanted Tennessee attempted murder suspect arrested after I-20 chase ends
Two wanted suspects are in custody after a police chase ended with a PIT maneuver on I-20 Tuesday night, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
safety
Convicted felon charged with murder in deadly arson at southwest Atlanta apartments, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A convicted felon has been charged with murder in a deadly arson at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex last week, police said Friday. Around 9:45 p.m. on Sept. 23, firefighters were first called to the apartment complex in the 1700 block of ...
News
Top snowbird destinations: New report reveals 2 states claiming 88 of top 100 cities
Florida and Texas lead the 2026–2027 snowbird rankings with warm, affordable cities offering seasonal housing and convenient amenities for extended winter stays, according to a recent analysis....
Local
Local mover feels diesel costs as G7 releases 100 million barrels of oil
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The G7 has agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel. On Truth Social, President Donald Trump said European member nations will begin releasing their “heavily stocked diesel” immediately. According to AAA, the average diesel price...
safety
Officer hospitalized after two-vehicle crash on Highway 19/41 in Griffin
A Clayton County police officer and another driver were taken to a local hospital Friday after a two-car collision on Highway 19/41 in Griffin.
safety
Acquittal of deputy who shot airman painful for family, attorney says
[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The sheriff’s deputy who shot and killed a Georgia-raised airman is free. A jury found former Okaloosa County, Florida, Deputy Eddie Duran not guilty of manslaughter Friday after he shot and killed Airman Roger Fortson a...