Man killed during clearing of homeless encampment near Ebenezer Baptist Church

Activists and community members held a vigil to honor the victim and demand that the city be held accountable to prevent similar incidents in the future.

6 major landlords accused of scheming to keep rents high, DOJ says

Several large landlords in the U.S. are being sued by the Justice Department for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high. Here’s what to know.

Historic Cobb County home selling for just $1

One of the oldest homes in Cobb County is on the market for just one dollar. Built in the 1840s, Cobb Landmarks' executive director says the McAfee House is filled with history.

Atlanta winter weather: How to prep your driveway for ice, snow

The potential for snow and ice in Georgia this weekend is getting stronger and stronger with each FOX 5 Storm Team forecast. Still, many Georgians who have to commute to work or handle other responsibilities will have to brave the inclement weather. The first road block will be getting out of your driveway.

DOJ sues major landlords, including Cortland in Atlanta, for price fixing

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), alongside several state attorneys general, has filed an amended antitrust complaint against RealPage and six of the nation’s largest landlords.

New $3M Marietta tiny home community in the works for homeless students

A group of people from several non-profit organizations have come up with a plan to help homeless students in Marietta. They're planning to build a tiny home village.

Jimmy Carter's Habitat for Humanity legacy: 'He stood up for us'

President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn spent decades helping build thousands of homes with Habitat for Humanity.

Displaced Section 8 tenants in Griffin forced to move again days before Christmas

Griffin residents who were ordered to move out of a Section 8 housing complex earlier this year due to unsafe living conditions say they’ve been forced to move again.

Georgia projects receive $4.7M in affordable housing grants

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) has announced the recipients of its 2024 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund awards.

Airbnb plans crackdown on New Years Eve house parties in Atlanta

With New Year’s Eve just days away, Airbnb is issuing a warning to would-be partygoers in metro Atlanta: no house parties allowed.

Atlanta leads in rental properties affected by price algorithms, report says

Atlanta has the highest number of rental properties impacted by price adjustment algorithms, according to a recent White House analysis on RealPage.

Atlanta to open diversion center for non-violent offenders

Atlanta police will soon have a new option for addressing non-violent crimes like panhandling, public drunkenness, and public urination.

Need home repairs? Forest Park offers $10K grants for homeowners

Home is where the heart is and, for 69-year-old JoAnn “Jay" Evans, her Forest Park home has had her heart for the last decade.

7 corporations own more than 50K metro Atlanta rental homes, analysis finds

New analysis from the Atlanta Regional Commission finds seven corporations own more than 50,000 single-family rental homes in metro Atlanta.

One home left in new Decatur affordable ownership program

There's only one home left on the market after an affordable homeownership program kicked off this summer in the pricey suburb of Decatur.  

Italian village offers $1 homes to Americans disgruntled by election results

A rural village on the Italian island of Sardinia is targeting Americans who are disgruntled by the presidential election results. Homes are selling for as cheap as $1.