Douglas County leaders just killed a massive data center project

Douglas County leaders rejected a massive data center development following an intense public hearing filled with heavy community pushback.

Data center project denied by Douglas County leaders
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Douglas County commissioners voted 4 to 1 to deny a rezoning request, stopping a proposed 4.4 million-square-foot data center project near the Interstate 20 Liberty Road exit.

Convict held without bond for Memorial Drive murder
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A convicted felon who escaped prison in 2019 will remain behind bars without bond following his first court appearance for a deadly shooting outside a local tire shop.

Disappointed Troup families spark $10,000 refund after show
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A highly anticipated Independence Day fireworks display to celebrate the nation's milestone birthday in Troup County collapsed into an early finale last week, prompting an official apology, a corporate firing, and a thousands-of-dollars refund.  

From license plates to cigarettes: What police see from above

Atlanta Police helicopters are giving officers a unique high-tech advantage when fighting crime and managing large crowds across the city.

Atlanta police use choppers for crowd control
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Atlanta Police Aviation Unit operates helicopters to monitor large crowds and fight crime.  

Atlanta airport workers miss accurate pay
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Over 500 airport contract workers have publicly complained about not being paid properly by an Atlanta-hired vendor

Latin American Association hosts 'United for Venezuela' drive
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Volunteers and community organizers are working against the clock along the Buford Highway corridor as the Latin American Association (LAA) wraps up its urgent, week-long "United for Venezuela" humanitarian donation drive.

5.5x the limit: Driver had potentially deadly BAC, troopers say

The driver registered a 0.441 BAC, which is more than 5½ times the legal limit, according to a post from state law enforcement.

Atlanta's Jermaine Dupri sues Sony Music for $18 million

Atlanta music icon Jermaine Dupri has filed a massive $18 million federal lawsuit accusing Sony Music of quietly withholding decades of royalties earned from his legendary catalog of hits.

Big Tigger's estranged wife arrested on kidnapping warrants
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Alicia Denise Brown, the estranged wife of Atlanta radio personality Big Tigger, was arrested during a Georgia traffic stop on outstanding Maryland kidnapping warrants and local child custody charges.

Victims in deadly Cobb County domestic shooting identified

Police arrested a man Tuesday night after a domestic dispute escalated into a deadly shooting that left one woman dead and another man hospitalized.

Animal control officer arrested for animal cruelty in Monroe

A Monroe County animal control officer was arrested and fired from his job after investigators tied him to animal abuse at a local shelter.

Police arrest suspect in St. Marlo after gas station shooting

A gunman opened fire at a Forsyth County gas station during a Wednesday morning carjacking attempt before running into a nearby neighborhood where police tracked him down inside a home, authorities said.

Little 5 Points to host 'Greatest Block Party on Earth'
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Little 5 Points is turning into the 'Greatest Block Party on Earth' this Saturday, July 11th, 2026, as Summer of HELLoween brings circus performers, fire artists, and entertainment to the streets.

Veterans soar over Lawrenceville in restored WWII biplane
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Eight local veterans are soaring over Lawrenceville in a 15-minute experience inside a beautifully restored World War II-era Stearman biplane. Our Chris Rosenthal has more on the moving event that serves to recognize the veteran's service.