Maryland woman's tweet inspires others to donate, share prom dresses with those in need

With spring and prom season around the corner, a Maryland woman's viral post on social media has prompted dozens of women to donate or lend their dresses to strangers.

Police warn of phone scam

A woman is threatened her family will be killed if she doesn’t pay up. What sounds like a horror movie is actually a real life phone scam being played out. Now, police are warning others especially the elderly to be aware.

Tripp Halstead's memorial service to be held on Sunday

Tripp Halstead, the young boy who suffered a traumatic brain injury a little over five years ago, has died. He was only 7-years-old.

Emory ER doctor takes stand in Tex McIver trial

Testimony continues for the fourth day in the murder trial of prominent Atlanta attorney Tex McIver on Friday.

Georgia school using new technology for added security

With school shootings across the country, security has taken center stage. A Georgia school district is using new technology to alert first responders in seconds.

DFCS worker arrested, charged with child cruelty

A mother and employee with the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services was arrested and charged with cruelty to children against her own daughter, according to officials.

Outpouring of support for DeKalb County officer, family after fire

The family of DeKalb County Police Officer Marty Williams was feeling grateful Friday after a fundraiser organized by his fellow officers at the South DeKalb Police Precinct generated thousands of dollars in donations and literally a room full of clothing, shoes, toiletries and other essential items the family needs to get back on their feet after a devastating house fire.

Passing firefighter pulls woman from burning car

There were heart-stopping moments for a woman stuck in a burning car, but a passing firefighter helped keep it from turning into a tragedy.

Video of wild, high-speed multi-state chase released

Police release dash cam video of part of a wild, high-speed chase which crossed state lines from Alabama to Georgia

Dramatic video: Deputy struck by suspected drunk driver

Shocking dash cam video released Thursday shows what deputies said was a drunk driver who ended up injuring one of their own. Fortunately, the Gwinnett County deputy made it through without serious injuries.

Sketches released of fake officer accused of assaulting two women

Police in Atlanta and Cobb County both released sketched compiled with the help of the victims of two separate assaulted by a fake officer. Investigators do believe the incidents are related but said they are continuing to investigate.

Roswell Police officers become 'cowboys' for a day

This story might be the greatest of all time! Some metro Atlanta officers proved they could just as easily have been cowboys.

Officer fires at coyote that attacked child at Cal State LA

A campus police officer fired at a coyote that was attacking a child Wednesday night at Cal State Los Angeles.

Passenger killed when boulder crashes into car in Pasadena

Authorities sought public help Thursday to find whoever threw a boulder off of a freeway overcrossing in Pasadena, sending it crashing through the windshield of a moving car and killing the motorist's husband.

Powerball jackpot hits $455 million, 8th largest in history

Lottery players may have a little extra luck on their side for this weekend's big Powerball jackpot drawing.

NY Rep. Louise Slaughter dies, Oldest member of Congress

An aide to Rep. Louise Slaughter says the 88-year old Democratic congresswoman from upstate New York has died.

Dog stolen from PAWS Atlanta

Be on the lookout for a tiny, 5-pound Yorkie named Brad. Someone snatched the little guy right out of his kennel at PAWS Atlanta.