Authorities are searching for a Georgia man accused of stabbing an off-duty Atlanta police officer during a confrontation after a hit-and-run over the weekend.

Read about prominent Atlanta attorney Gary Farris, known as "Big Daddy," who vanished and then turned up dead on his family's sprawling Georgia estate.

The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) has revoked the license for an Alpharetta preschool after a toddler choked to death last month.

The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning has ordered an Alpharetta preschool to close after a toddler choked to death in December.

While much of metro Atlanta has thawed, parts of Southeast Georgia are still dealing with cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees. NWS issued a freeze warning for parts of Southeast Georgia from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday.

Georgia, the Peach State, is a blend of Southern charm, rich history and modern growth. The largest cities in Georgia range from bustling metropolises to charming towns that have grown into thriving urban centers.

Two lottery players tried their luck at Fantasy 5 — and won the jackpot prize, according to the Georgia Lottery. The lucky players matched all five numbers drawn Monday, Jan. 20, to win $403,502 each, the lottery said.

An Atlanta firm has scored another deeply discounted suburban office park that had been on the verge of foreclosure. An affiliate of Insignia LLC has acquired Parkside Terraces after the previous owner surrendered the 20-acre Alpharetta campus to avoid foreclosure. The deal closed Dec. 30, according to property records.

As of Oct. 6, the fast-casual eatery had more than 350 restaurants open, including more than 20 locations in Georgia. Cava's metro Atlanta presence is mainly in suburban areas such as Alpharetta, Peachtree Corners, Roswell and Woodstock.

According to an incident report, Hamilton said three suspects entered his home and attempted to take a safe with guns in it and multiple designer handbags.

Brian Landis, a former assistant coach at Georgia State and West Georgia, was annoucned as Alpharetta’s football coach Tuesday.

The sheriff's office said Justin Hurst has ties to the Alpharetta area and is believed to be armed and dangerous.