Bill could dissolve city of Hiram over financial crisis
State Sen. Jason Anavitarte has proposed Senate Bill 630, which could dissolve the city of Hiram due to a looming budget crisis. If passed, the city would have one year starting in July to stabilize its finances or be absorbed by Paulding County. City leaders are now considering a property tax for the first time in decades to create new revenue. Mayor Frank Moran insists the city remains viable, while residents rally to save Hiram’s local government and identity.
State Sen. Jason Anavitarte has proposed Senate Bill 630, which could dissolve the city of Hiram due to a looming budget crisis. If passed, the city would have one year starting in July to stabilize its finances or be absorbed by Paulding County. City leaders are now considering a property tax for the first time in decades to create new revenue. Mayor Frank Moran insists the city remains viable, while residents rally to save Hiram’s local government and identity.
South Fulton residential sanitation fees to rise in June
Homeowners in South Fulton will see an increase in their annual sanitation bills following a "data-driven" vote by the City Council. Starting in June, the residential solid waste fee will jump from $233.16 to $275 to cover rising costs for fuel, labor, and equipment. The Fulton County Tax Commissioner will issue the updated bills, which are due by Aug. 1. City officials noted the increase supports essential services, including trash collection and the Merk Miles Citizens Convenience Center.
Homeowners in South Fulton will see an increase in their annual sanitation bills following a "data-driven" vote by the City Council. Starting in June, the residential solid waste fee will jump from $233.16 to $275 to cover rising costs for fuel, labor, and equipment. The Fulton County Tax Commissioner will issue the updated bills, which are due by Aug. 1. City officials noted the increase supports essential services, including trash collection and the Merk Miles Citizens Convenience Center.
Georgia lawmakers face deadline for property tax reform
Georgia lawmakers at the State Capitol are under pressure to pass property tax reform as the legislative session nears its end. House Bill 1116 proposes a 3% cap on property tax increases, but the measure faces pushback from local city officials concerned about maintaining essential services and covering costs. Our Lindsay Tuman is tracking the latest developments from the Gold Dome as the deadline approaches.
Georgia lawmakers at the State Capitol are under pressure to pass property tax reform as the legislative session nears its end. House Bill 1116 proposes a 3% cap on property tax increases, but the measure faces pushback from local city officials concerned about maintaining essential services and covering costs. Our Lindsay Tuman is tracking the latest developments from the Gold Dome as the deadline approaches.
Atlanta Dream popularity prompts move to State Farm Arena
The Atlanta Dream will play five home games at State Farm Arena during the 2026 WNBA season, the team announced, citing growing fan demand.
The Atlanta Dream will play five home games at State Farm Arena during the 2026 WNBA season, the team announced, citing growing fan demand.
TSA shortages cause long Atlanta airport security lines
Staffing shortages at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport caused long security lines early Wednesday morning. Wait times stretched out of the airport between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m., but conditions improved significantly by midmorning. While some TSA workers continue to call out due to the partial government shutdown, operations were smooth sailing for the rest of the day. Our Kaitlyn Pratt has the latest look at wait times for travelers.
Staffing shortages at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport caused long security lines early Wednesday morning. Wait times stretched out of the airport between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m., but conditions improved significantly by midmorning. While some TSA workers continue to call out due to the partial government shutdown, operations were smooth sailing for the rest of the day. Our Kaitlyn Pratt has the latest look at wait times for travelers.
'Explosive' lithium battery fire stopped by Catoosa firefighters
Catoosa County firefighters prevented a major explosion Tuesday after a tractor-trailer hauling lithium batteries caught fire on I-75.
Catoosa County firefighters prevented a major explosion Tuesday after a tractor-trailer hauling lithium batteries caught fire on I-75.
Casting Call: Commercial roles and stand-in opportunity
This week’s “Casting Call with Tess Hammock" features multiple commercial casting calls, a stand-in opportunity for an upcoming project, and a creative job opening with Chick-fil-A. Plus, the Atlanta Film Festival is back with networking and events for industry professionals.
This week’s “Casting Call with Tess Hammock" features multiple commercial casting calls, a stand-in opportunity for an upcoming project, and a creative job opening with Chick-fil-A. Plus, the Atlanta Film Festival is back with networking and events for industry professionals.
'We are in agony': Savannah Guthrie speaks on mother Nancy's disappearance
"Someone needs to do the right thing. We are in agony. We are in agony," a tearful Savannah Guthrie told Hoda Kotb.
"Someone needs to do the right thing. We are in agony. We are in agony," a tearful Savannah Guthrie told Hoda Kotb.
Dr. Alexandra Estrella officially named Gwinnett superintendent
The Gwinnett County Board of Education has unanimously appointed Dr. Alexandra Estrella as the district's new superintendent following a year-long search.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education has unanimously appointed Dr. Alexandra Estrella as the district's new superintendent following a year-long search.
TSA wait times in Atlanta described as 'like a box of chocolates'
Travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are facing unpredictable security wait times, with lines snaking out the doors during peak morning hours.
Travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are facing unpredictable security wait times, with lines snaking out the doors during peak morning hours.
Metro Atlanta therapist turns plastic lids into student art
Metro Atlanta therapist Heather Elson and local students are turning thousands of plastic bottle caps into art for an Earth Day exhibit.
Metro Atlanta therapist Heather Elson and local students are turning thousands of plastic bottle caps into art for an Earth Day exhibit.
Unpredictable lines at Atlanta airport
Unpredictable lines and wait times continued Wednesday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport because of the ongoing partial government shutdown. TSA agents continue to call out.
Unpredictable lines and wait times continued Wednesday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport because of the ongoing partial government shutdown. TSA agents continue to call out.
Wednesday morning top stories (03/25/2026)
Top stories for Wednesday morning include child dead after playing with gun; man shot, child injured during shooting near barbershop; gun found on Hill Grove HS campus; LaGuardia airport investigation update; and U.S.-Iran peace plan.
Top stories for Wednesday morning include child dead after playing with gun; man shot, child injured during shooting near barbershop; gun found on Hill Grove HS campus; LaGuardia airport investigation update; and U.S.-Iran peace plan.
STEM festival brings hands-on learning to Gwinnett school
A new STEM festival brought interactive science learning to students at Trickum Middle School in Gwinnett County.
A new STEM festival brought interactive science learning to students at Trickum Middle School in Gwinnett County.
STEM festival at Trickum Middle School
A new STEM festival brought interactive science learning to students at Trickum Middle School in Gwinnett County.
A new STEM festival brought interactive science learning to students at Trickum Middle School in Gwinnett County.
Big Boi to perform at free 404 Day event in Atlanta
Atlanta rapper Big Boi is set to perform during a free 404 Day celebration in downtown Atlanta.
Atlanta rapper Big Boi is set to perform during a free 404 Day celebration in downtown Atlanta.
Meteor sightings in Georgia
FOX 5 Atlanta has received more security camera video of the meteor that appeared in the sky above Georgia on Monday night.
FOX 5 Atlanta has received more security camera video of the meteor that appeared in the sky above Georgia on Monday night.
Teacher incident under investigation at Rome Middle School
School district leaders in Rome say an incident involving a staff member and law enforcement is under investigation at Rome Middle School.
School district leaders in Rome say an incident involving a staff member and law enforcement is under investigation at Rome Middle School.
Death investigation involving child
A death investigation involving a child is underway in DeKalb County. It is believed at this time that a 7-year-old boy was playing with a gun when he was shot and died. This is a breaking news report. Marc Teichner reporting.
A death investigation involving a child is underway in DeKalb County. It is believed at this time that a 7-year-old boy was playing with a gun when he was shot and died. This is a breaking news report. Marc Teichner reporting.
Los Angeles woman's storm drain homeless encampment now declared a hazmat zone
A hazmat cleanup is underway at a South Los Angeles storm drain where a homeless woman had been living underground.
A hazmat cleanup is underway at a South Los Angeles storm drain where a homeless woman had been living underground.