A 29-year-old sex offender went to jail trying to enroll in high school. A year later, they tried again, police say.
Police say Makayla Craig tried to enroll in a Minnesota high school, a year after going to jail in Oregon for the same thing.
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A 29-year-old sex offender went to jail trying to enroll in high school. A year later, they tried again, police say.
Police say Makayla Craig tried to enroll in a Minnesota high school, a year after going to jail in Oregon for the same thing.
South Fulton residents question privacy protections for Flock cameras
South Fulton residents are calling for answers about how license plate reader cameras are used and what safeguards are in place to protect their privacy.
Residents meet, question privacy protections for Flock cameras
South Fulton residents are calling for answers about how license plate reader cameras are used and what safeguards are in place to protect their privacy.
Residents say water, fungus have plagued Westside Village hallways for months
Residents at the Washington at Historic Westside Village say they have been dealing with standing water, slippery floors and a growing fungus-like substance in their building for months — and they say their repeated requests for help have gone unanswered.
“This is for whites only”: Apalachee football coach resigns amid investigation
The interim head football coach at Apalachee High School resigned Wednesday during a district investigation into racially derogatory language, and one father says the coach told a recent graduate at a junior varsity game, “This is for whites only.”
Trump calls LeBron James a 'disgrace' for not standing still during national anthem
President Donald Trump accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after James appeared to continue his warmups while the national anthem was performed.
Trump calls LeBron James a 'disgrace' for not standing still during national anthem
President Donald Trump accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after James appeared to continue his warmups while the national anthem was performed.
Repairs made to DeKalb County water main break that interrupted service for customers, school
In an update around 6:15 p.m., DeKalb Watershed said water pressure had been restored.
Tenant says nearly 50 cars broken into at Atlanta apartment complex
Tenant claims nearly 50 cars broken into at a gated Atlanta apartment garage.
'God, that ain’t good' | Fire at Soperton bitcoin mining facility sends two workers to Augusta burn center
Two workers were airlifted to an Augusta burn center after an electrical fire at a bitcoin mining facility near Soperton.
The 'Iron Man of the Peachtree' who ran the race for decades dies at 96
The Atlanta Track Club shared Thursday night that Bill Thorn died. He was 96 years old.
Trump says he 'heard something about' Justice Department probe into longtime ally Corey Lewandowski
President Donald Trump said he has heard that the Department of Justice is investigating Corey Lewandowski, a longtime ally of Trump.
Trump says he 'heard something about' Justice Department probe into longtime ally Corey Lewandowski
President Donald Trump said he has heard that the Department of Justice is investigating Corey Lewandowski, a longtime ally of Trump.
2 officers, suspect hurt after shooting in Woodstock
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Woodstock Thursday night.
Police shooting in Woodstock leaves suspect, 2 officers injured, department says
The suspect and both officers were taken to the hospital to be treated, the police department said.
Etsy bans some AI-generated products in new guidelines
Online marketplace Etsy has announced guidelines around AI-generated products but stopped short of banning AI art altogether.
Etsy bans some AI-generated products in new guidelines
Online marketplace Etsy has announced guidelines around AI-generated products but stopped short of banning AI art altogether.
Actor Michael Gray, known for 'Shazam!' TV show, dies at 75
Michael Gray, who starred on the 1970s TV show "Shazam!" and appeared on "The Brady Bunch," has died. He was 75.
Georgia governor’s race tightens as Bottoms courts Latino voters and Jackson rallies GOP base
With Election Day about 10 days away, Georgia’s governor’s race is coming down to voter turnout, as Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican nominee Rick Jackson campaign across the state.
13 pounds of meth found in vehicle during Georgia traffic stop
Authorities said they found 13 pounds of methamphetamine in a vehicle, leading to an arrest and a productive home search in southeastern Georgia.
Court filing alleges staff warned IV site might have 'blown' during Christa Pike's execution attempt
A court document says Tennessee execution team members failed multiple times to establish working IV lines in Christa Pike’s arms before her attempted execution.
Suitcases packed with marijuana found inside Kennesaw home, 3 arrested
Investigators say they found suitcases filled with marijuana, thousands of dollars in cash and a rifle inside a Kennesaw home during a narcotics investigation that led to the arrests of three people.
16-year-old arrested in connection to Facebook Marketplace armed robbery, sheriff's office says
The sheriff’s office says authorities arrested James Robert Young, 16, for an armed robbery that happened on Oct. 6.
Voters will decide whether to expand a tax relief program for Georgia farmers
Georgia voters will have a chance to weigh in on a ballot measure that would expand a property tax relief program to include those who own larger swaths of farmland. The proposed constitutional amendment, which passed the Legislature in 2025 with broad bipartisan support, is the first question on the ballot. It would…
Secretary of state launches complaint challenging Georgia residency of House candidate
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has filed a formal complaint against a Georgia House candidate accused of voting in two states, arguing that he does not meet the residency requirements to serve in the state House of Representatives. David Dillie, a 24-year-old mechanic for Gulfstream, qualified to run as a…
Actor Tom Skerritt, who played dads, cops and commanding officers, has died
Skerritt was Captain Dallas in Alien, Viper in Top Gun, and a small town sheriff in the TV series Picket Fences.
Atlanta Dream fans pack watch parties, celebrate Game 3 victory
Fans across Atlanta filled bars to watch the Atlanta Dream win the third of seven WNBA finals games.
GPB evening headlines for October 22, 2026
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt investigations in Georgia and eight other states into whether noncitizens are registered to vote. Several Georgia water systems have tested positive for PFAS — so-called "forever chemicals" that can last for decades in the environment. The Atlanta Dream fans…
Federal judge restricts DHS field operations looking for noncitizen voters
The judge found the department's field operations to identify noncitizens who voted likely violated the Voting Rights Act, which bars voter intimidation.
Achy from sitting at a desk all day? Try doing this
Sitting at a desk all day hurts. And it isn't good for us. Strategies to make it a little more comfortable, from eye muscle exercises to alleviate eye strain to a back pain-fighting body movement.
REPORT: Harmful 'forever chemicals' found across Georgia water systems
Water samples show widespread PFAS contamination in rivers and streams.
Georgia Today: Election investigations halted; PFAS found; Atlanta Dream wins first home game
On the Oct. 22 edition: Election investigations in Georgia and eight other states by the Trump administration have been halted; PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," have been found in Georgia's water systems; and the Atlanta Dream won their first home game in the WNBA Finals.
Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt noncitizen voting probe in Georgia, 8 other states
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt investigations in nine states into whether noncitizens are registered to vote.
Cost of employer-sponsored health insurance plans rises again, nonpartisan survey finds
WASHINGTON — The price health insurance companies charge for employer-sponsored plans increased again this year, as did the deductible many people must pay before those plans begin covering most healthcare costs, according to a survey released Thursday by the nonpartisan health organization KFF. The cost of individual…
Fewer Georgians are planning to vote by mail, with one day left to request an absentee ballot
Peach State residents who want to vote by mail in the midterm elections have one last day to file their absentee ballot request, and so far, Georgia is seeing less demand for that form of voting. Mail-in voting is still an option for this year’s midterms. Here’s what voters should know. About 154,000 absentee ballots
Judge blocks Homeland Security from conducting election-related sweeps in 9 states
A federal judge on Wednesday night blocked the Department of Homeland Security from conducting election-related field operations that could sweep up U.S. citizens in nine states. Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín, an appointee of President Joe Biden in U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California, issued a…
US Supreme Court allows gender-affirming care for trans people in federal prisons
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday denied the Trump administration’s emergency request to implement a rule that would terminate gender-affirming care for transgender people incarcerated in federal prisons. It means a lower court order that blocked the policy from going into effect will remain in place for…
Ballot amendment would pave the way for dedicated funding to upgrade Georgia’s 911 system
Georgia is currently in the midst of transforming its 911 system to incorporate new technology in a world where most calls to emergency services are made from cell phones rather than landlines. But how quickly the state finishes that upgrade may depend on the outcome of one of this year’s three ballot questions. A…
9 states shed jobs in the past year
Nine states and the District of Columbia lost jobs in the year ending in September, according to a report released Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Hit hard by the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal workforce, the District of Columbia suffered the largest percentage job loss, down 3.5% or 25,800…