Home affordability becoming major issue
Home affordability is becoming a major issue for most Americans. There are several ideas being floated like the 50-year mortgage and portable mortgages. However, those plans could drive up cost of homes.
Home affordability is becoming a major issue for most Americans. There are several ideas being floated like the 50-year mortgage and portable mortgages. However, those plans could drive up cost of homes.
Sean Diddy Combs still fighting for freedom
Lawyers for convicted hip hop star Sean Diddy Combs have filed a new appeal, saying his punishment is much harsher than what is normally given for those convicted of the same crimes.
Lawyers for convicted hip hop star Sean Diddy Combs have filed a new appeal, saying his punishment is much harsher than what is normally given for those convicted of the same crimes.
Atlanta Falcons' Chris Lindstrom takes young adults shopping
Atlanta Falcons' Chris Lindstrom and his wife Madison took about 20 young adults from the Covenant House to Target and gave them each a $500 gift card and surprise tickets to a game.
Atlanta Falcons' Chris Lindstrom and his wife Madison took about 20 young adults from the Covenant House to Target and gave them each a $500 gift card and surprise tickets to a game.
New Georgia laws going into effect
Several new laws will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, in the state of Georgia. Here's a breakdown of some of those laws.
Several new laws will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, in the state of Georgia. Here's a breakdown of some of those laws.
Feed the homeless event in downtown Atlanta
Am I My Brother's Keeper hosted its Sir Classic's annual feed the homeless event in Woodruff Park.
Am I My Brother's Keeper hosted its Sir Classic's annual feed the homeless event in Woodruff Park.
Catoosa County firefighters save pets, reptiles from house fire
Multiple animals, including reptiles, were safely removed from the burning home.
Multiple animals, including reptiles, were safely removed from the burning home.
Former Atlanta Housing executive expected to plead guilty in fraud case
Former Atlanta Housing executive Tracy Jones faces federal charges for allegedly defrauding $60,000 from Section 8 and COVID-19 relief programs.
Former Atlanta Housing executive Tracy Jones faces federal charges for allegedly defrauding $60,000 from Section 8 and COVID-19 relief programs.
Former housing executive expected to plead guilty in fraud case
Former Atlanta Housing executive Tracy Jones is expected to plead guilty to federal charges involving the theft of more than $60,000.
Former Atlanta Housing executive Tracy Jones is expected to plead guilty to federal charges involving the theft of more than $60,000.
8-year-old hit by car, recovering in hospital
Kayla Frazier has undergone two surgeries and now has rods in her back, requiring her to wear a full-body brace and miss the remainder of the school year.
Kayla Frazier has undergone two surgeries and now has rods in her back, requiring her to wear a full-body brace and miss the remainder of the school year.
3 killed on Georgia roads so far during Christmas travel period
Georgia state troopers reported three traffic fatalities and 38 DUI arrests through Wednesday as Christmas holiday travel continues across the state.
Georgia state troopers reported three traffic fatalities and 38 DUI arrests through Wednesday as Christmas holiday travel continues across the state.
Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes on ISIS 'Terrorist Scum' in Nigeria after killings of Christians
President Donald Trump said the U.S. launched airstrikes in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night targeting ISIS militants he accused of killing Christians, calling the operation decisive and warning further attacks would follow if the violence continues.
President Donald Trump said the U.S. launched airstrikes in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night targeting ISIS militants he accused of killing Christians, calling the operation decisive and warning further attacks would follow if the violence continues.
Driver dies after crashing into northwest Atlanta home on Christmas Day
A driver died at the hospital after crashing into a northwest Atlanta home on Harwell Road on Christmas afternoon.
A driver died at the hospital after crashing into a northwest Atlanta home on Harwell Road on Christmas afternoon.
Hosea Helps feeds 1,500 people on Christmas as demand for aid surges
Hosea Helps volunteers fed 1,500 people on Christmas as the Atlanta nonprofit reported record demand driven by SNAP benefit cuts and financial strain.
Hosea Helps volunteers fed 1,500 people on Christmas as the Atlanta nonprofit reported record demand driven by SNAP benefit cuts and financial strain.
Hosea Helps feeds 1,500 people for Christmas
Dozens of people spent their Christmas holiday making sure Metro Atlanta families in need had a hot meal on the table.
Dozens of people spent their Christmas holiday making sure Metro Atlanta families in need had a hot meal on the table.
Mental health evaluation for Apalachee High School shooting suspect due in February
The mental health evaluation for Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray is expected to be finished in February, potentially deciding his trial eligibility.
The mental health evaluation for Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray is expected to be finished in February, potentially deciding his trial eligibility.
DFACS budget cuts could cause children to 'fall through the cracks'
Georgia's DFACS faces an $85 million budget deficit, leading to deep service cuts for foster families and children with special needs.
Georgia's DFACS faces an $85 million budget deficit, leading to deep service cuts for foster families and children with special needs.
Georgia DFACs battling $85M shortfall
Georgia's foster care system is facing an $85 million budget deficit, leading to immediate cuts in support services and supplemental aid. Providers and families warn that children with special needs are losing promised resources, potentially putting them at risk of falling through the cracks. State lawmakers are questioning DFACS leadership about the shortfall, which is occurring despite a $14 billion state budget surplus.
Georgia's foster care system is facing an $85 million budget deficit, leading to immediate cuts in support services and supplemental aid. Providers and families warn that children with special needs are losing promised resources, potentially putting them at risk of falling through the cracks. State lawmakers are questioning DFACS leadership about the shortfall, which is occurring despite a $14 billion state budget surplus.
Trials in Apalachee shooting set for February
The murder case against Colt Gray is on hold until a mental health evaluation is completed in February. Legal experts say the report will determine if Gray is fit to stand trial or if he requires a specialized treatment path. Gray's father, Colin Gray, is also set to stand trial in February for providing the firearm used in the Apalachee High School shooting.
The murder case against Colt Gray is on hold until a mental health evaluation is completed in February. Legal experts say the report will determine if Gray is fit to stand trial or if he requires a specialized treatment path. Gray's father, Colin Gray, is also set to stand trial in February for providing the firearm used in the Apalachee High School shooting.
Doraville police arrest driver in deadly hit-and-run
A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Dec. 20 in Doraville, and police say the driver has now been arrested and charged.
A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Dec. 20 in Doraville, and police say the driver has now been arrested and charged.
Police need help solving SW Atlanta homicide on Dec. 8
Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department are asking for the public’s help in solving a deadly shooting that happened earlier this month in southwest Atlanta.
Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department are asking for the public’s help in solving a deadly shooting that happened earlier this month in southwest Atlanta.