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Crime victims, forensic experts rally at Capitol for DNA testing funding

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Crime victims and forensic experts held a rally to urge Georgia lawmakers to spend more money on DNA testing on Wednesday. More>>

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Tea Party groups celebrate Tea Party Day at state capitol

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Dozens of people celebrated Tea Party Day at Georgia's Capitol Wednesday. More>>

Ga. lawmakers pass amendment on charter schools

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The Georgia House has passed a constitutional amendment that would allow the state to create charter schools. More>>

Undercover heating investigation exposes tactics to make money Video included

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CBS Atlanta News is testing heating and air conditioning companies to expose the tricks they sometimes use to get you to pay more money. More>>

Advocate group protests former Atlanta priest Video included

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A Missouri couple is in Atlanta on Tuesday to protest a Catholic priest accused of child sex abuse. More>>

Tires dumped illegally in homeowners backyard Video included

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William Gay told CBS Atlanta News that someone dumped hundreds of old tires in his backyard, which is located on Cascade Road in Fulton County. More>>

Police: Driver in fatal Union City hit-and-run accident turns self in Video included

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A man has turned himself in to police following a hit-and-run accident in which a Union City woman was killed over the weekend. More>>

Deal speaks about Go Build Georgia plan at luncheon

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On Tuesday, Governor Deal spoke with business leaders about his "Go Build Georgia" plan at a legislative luncheon. More>>

Ga. charter school legislation before committee

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Georgia lawmakers plan to outline how they will pay for charter schools created by the state if a constitutional amendment passes. More>>

City leaders in East Point take action to fix drainage problem Video included

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Approximately two years after CBS Atlanta News first exposed a serious drainage problem in East Point, the issue is on the agenda at Monday night's City Council meeting. More>>

Hearing for bill requiring drug testing for welfare recipients Video included

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Should people have to a take a drug test before they can collect welfare? More>>

Child deaths up in families watched by Ga. agency

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Child advocates say they're alarmed by an apparent spike in child deaths among families that have a history with Georgia's child welfare agency, which confirms the number is higher than normal. More>>

Google offers free websites for Ga. businesses

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Gov. Nathan Deal announced Monday that Georgia has formed a partnership with Google to bring free websites to small businesses across the state. More>>

Atlanta City Council proclaims 'Moving in the Spirit Day'

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Atlanta City Council issued a proclamation to 'Moving in the Spirit' on February 20, in honor of their 25 years of outstanding service to the Atlanta community.  More>>

Plan a Spring Training Vacation to see the Atlanta Braves play Video included

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Atlanta Braves Spring Training starts soon and more than 1 million baseball fans are expected to visit Florida to catch practices and games of their favorite teams. More>>

69-year-old missing, last seen at Grady Memorial Hospital

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Police are asking for the public's help finding a man last seen near Grady Memorial Hospital.
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Charges pending in fatal Martin Luther King Jr. Drive crash

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Atlanta police have identified a woman who was killed in a crash just before midnight Sunday on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive at Hightower Boulevard.
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Ex-Glock attorney accused of stealing millions

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The vice president of Glock Inc. confessed nine years ago to the company's founder that he and another top lieutenant had been stealing millions from the gun maker, later telling investigators there was so much cash flying around that it seemed like "Monopoly money." More>>

GA sex offender found in Alaska posing as private investigator Video included

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A former Georgia man and twice-convicted sex offender, who had been exposed by CBS Atlanta for doing jobs he's not allowed to do, has been found posing as a private investigator in Alaska. More>>

24-year-old pedestrian killed in south Fulton County Video included

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Police are working to confirm the identity of a man struck and killed on Camp Creek Parkway near Fulton Industrial Boulevard early Monday. More>>

Police: man shot after leaving club

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A man was killed in a Riverdale church parking lot early Saturday morning, according to Fulton County Police.
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CBS Atlanta Gets Action: Builder fixes sinkhole subdivision Video included

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Crown Communities sent contractors out to the Broadstone subdivision in South Fulton County on Friday to begin fixing a sinkhole problem. This comes after CBS Atlanta News started asking the tough questions on Wednesday. More>>

Brookhaven/Ashford takes a step closer to cityhood Video included

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Georgia House lawmakers approved a bill that would allow residents in a north DeKalb County community to vote on whether or not they want to create a new city. More>>

Ohio fugitive hunters catch Georgia murder suspect

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A fugitive task force in northern Ohio has arrested a man wanted in the slaying of his wife in Georgia. More>>

Ga. bill would tweak state laws on immigration

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A trio of Republican state senators has sponsored legislation that would bar illegal immigrants from attending Georgia state colleges and universities and would tweak some other state laws having to do with illegal immigration. More>>

Former mayoral candidate sentenced for mortgage fraud

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A former mayoral candidate from Cartersville was sentenced to federal prison Friday for a mortgage fraud scheme involving kickback, arson, luxury vehicles and a private airplane, according to court documents.
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Atlanta police continue search for missing man

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Atlanta police are searching for a man who was reported missing from Grady Hospital on January 27. More>>

Amazing Race host talks about show's 20th season, premiering Sunday Video included

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Ahead of The Amazing Race 20th season premiere Sunday night, CBSAtlanta.com's Sarah Scanlan talked to the show's Emmy-winning host, Phil Keoghan, about the new cast. More>>

Cell phone security: Did you really delete that? Video included

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We all have them - cell phones. People use them for almost everything: calls, texting, emails and apps. Experts say all that sensitive information stored on the phone is more accessible than people may realize. More>>