Most Americans say it's ‘unacceptable’ for immigration officers to hide their faces, poll finds
A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that most Americans (61%) believe it is unacceptable for immigration officers to wear face coverings that hide their identities.
A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that most Americans (61%) believe it is unacceptable for immigration officers to wear face coverings that hide their identities.
Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, DeKalb County leader and veteran, dies at 80
Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, a distinguished military veteran and prolific DeKalb County public servant, passed away on January 31, 2026.
Dr. Thomas L. Coleman, a distinguished military veteran and prolific DeKalb County public servant, passed away on January 31, 2026.
NC neo-Nazi gets max sentence for antisemitic threats against Georgia official, rabbi
A North Carolina man who threatened a Georgia representative and rabbi threatening use of "Zyklon B" gas has been sentenced.
A North Carolina man who threatened a Georgia representative and rabbi threatening use of "Zyklon B" gas has been sentenced.
Nike’s diversity initiatives under EEOC scrutiny for alleged discrimination against White workers
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating Nike over allegations that the company’s diversity initiatives unlawfully discriminated against White employees and job applicants.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating Nike over allegations that the company’s diversity initiatives unlawfully discriminated against White employees and job applicants.
Villa Rica taxpayer alleges ADA violations over inaccessible city council meetings
A hearing-impaired taxpayer claims Villa Rica fails to provide mandated accommodations during public city meetings.
A hearing-impaired taxpayer claims Villa Rica fails to provide mandated accommodations during public city meetings.
Bernice King: Why Dr. King’s nonviolence principles are crucial in 2026
King Center CEO Bernice King said her father's teachings are more important now than ever, given today's turbulent times.
King Center CEO Bernice King said her father's teachings are more important now than ever, given today's turbulent times.
Car crash deaths surpass homicides in metro Atlanta, report finds
A new report shows car crash deaths exceeded homicides in metro Atlanta.
A new report shows car crash deaths exceeded homicides in metro Atlanta.
Activists warn proposed Ellenwood data center could create 'wasteland'
DeKalb County leaders are weighing new rules for data centers as a proposed one-million square-foot facility in Ellenwood.
DeKalb County leaders are weighing new rules for data centers as a proposed one-million square-foot facility in Ellenwood.
FBI agents fired for kneeling during 2020 protest sue over termination
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Atlanta Powwow draws hundreds for two days of native dance, art, and storytelling
The Powwow drew hundreds for two days of dancing, storytelling and hands-on Indigenous cultural experiences.
The Powwow drew hundreds for two days of dancing, storytelling and hands-on Indigenous cultural experiences.
DeKalb police officer investigated after encounter with transgender woman
DeKalb County police opened an internal investigation after a transgender woman was confronted for using a women’s restroom.
DeKalb County police opened an internal investigation after a transgender woman was confronted for using a women’s restroom.
Descendants win fight to protect 1820s-era Black cemetery in Atlanta
A Fulton County judge ruled the Bluffs at Lenox HOA neglected its duty to maintain the historic Piney Grove Cemetery.
A Fulton County judge ruled the Bluffs at Lenox HOA neglected its duty to maintain the historic Piney Grove Cemetery.
Nazi-costumed man accused of assaulting UGA student in downtown Athens
A 33-year-old man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a UGA student while dressed in a Nazi uniform downtown Athens.
A 33-year-old man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a UGA student while dressed in a Nazi uniform downtown Athens.
Lovejoy student records teacher saying he wants to 'control' his wife
A Lovejoy High School teacher was recorded saying women “are not supposed to know more than we let them know."
A Lovejoy High School teacher was recorded saying women “are not supposed to know more than we let them know."
Falcons expand support for girls sports with 16,000 sports bras across Georgia
The Atlanta Falcons Youth Fund and Operation Warm will distribute 16,000 sports bras to support girls’ participation in Georgia sports.
The Atlanta Falcons Youth Fund and Operation Warm will distribute 16,000 sports bras to support girls’ participation in Georgia sports.
Blackface at Whitewater High volleyball game sparks outrage, superintendent responds
What was supposed to be a “blackout" volleyball game at a Fayette County high school was taken too far, with local leaders calling for accountability.
What was supposed to be a “blackout" volleyball game at a Fayette County high school was taken too far, with local leaders calling for accountability.
Noose-like rope found outside Atlanta's APEX Museum
A noose-like rope was found outside Atlanta's APEX Museum, sparking outrage and a police investigation into its symbolism of racial terror.
A noose-like rope was found outside Atlanta's APEX Museum, sparking outrage and a police investigation into its symbolism of racial terror.
Marietta church's inclusivity sign stolen twice, sparking community concerns
The church's inclusivity sign was stolen twice in three months, reflecting heightened societal tensions and intolerance.
The church's inclusivity sign was stolen twice in three months, reflecting heightened societal tensions and intolerance.
Joseph McNeil, civil rights pioneer known for 1960 lunch counter sit-in protest, dies
Joseph McNeil was one of four students who staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960.
Joseph McNeil was one of four students who staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960.
Emmett Till investigation records released ahead of 70th anniversary of his killing
The federal government has released thousands of pages of records on the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till.
The federal government has released thousands of pages of records on the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till.