His last known vehicle was a white 2019 VW Passat with Georgia tag CWC3082. He is considered to be armed and dangerous, and has ties to the Alpharetta area. The officer was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta for treatment, Atlanta police said.

A man was arrested after attempting to cross Georgia 400 on foot and fleeing into the woods. An employee from Avalon in Alpharetta told police the suspect had been breaking into vehicles in the area.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Keeping kids safe at metro Atlanta schools is the goal of a Monday meeting in Decatur about new solutions for school security.

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.

Advance Concrete and Lifting is thrilled to announce their selection as a winner in My Alpharetta Magazine's Best Of 2025 contest in the concrete repair company category. This prestigious award highlights their dedication and excellence in delivering top-tier concrete repair services.

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

The license has been revoked for Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool in Alpharetta after a tragic incident that resulted in the death of a toddler in December.