Atlanta Community Food Bank poised to respond
Metro Atlanta residents who depend on food assistance and nonprofits are breathing a sigh of relief after the judges’ rulings. It’s still unclear when SNAP benefits will resume, and many are bracing for challenging times. A nonprofit that supplies food to 700 pantries across north Georgia is trying to meet just a percentage of the need.
Metro Atlanta residents who depend on food assistance and nonprofits are breathing a sigh of relief after the judges’ rulings. It’s still unclear when SNAP benefits will resume, and many are bracing for challenging times. A nonprofit that supplies food to 700 pantries across north Georgia is trying to meet just a percentage of the need.
Woman shot, killed in Duluth shopping center parking lot
A woman was found shot to death inside her car Friday afternoon at a busy Gwinnett County shopping center, police said.
A woman was found shot to death inside her car Friday afternoon at a busy Gwinnett County shopping center, police said.
Woman found shot to death inside car at Gwinnett shopping center
A woman was found shot to death inside her car at the Promenade at Pleasant Hill Shopping Center.
A woman was found shot to death inside her car at the Promenade at Pleasant Hill Shopping Center.
U.S. Army Corps parks close in Georgia amid federal shutdown
Several U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks in Georgia are closing Oct. 31 due to the federal government shutdown.
Several U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks in Georgia are closing Oct. 31 due to the federal government shutdown.
Canton man convicted on all counts in child sexual abuse case
Investigators said the abuse began when the victims were under 10 and continued for several years.
Investigators said the abuse began when the victims were under 10 and continued for several years.
Gwinnett County expands food aid as SNAP pause looms
Gwinnett County is allocating $250,000 to expand food and hygiene distribution amid SNAP benefit disruptions.
Gwinnett County is allocating $250,000 to expand food and hygiene distribution amid SNAP benefit disruptions.
Newton County man sentenced in deadly fentanyl overdose case
Matthew Bruce Burley pleaded guilty to fentanyl trafficking and involuntary manslaughter in the 2022 overdose death of James Nail Jr.
Matthew Bruce Burley pleaded guilty to fentanyl trafficking and involuntary manslaughter in the 2022 overdose death of James Nail Jr.
DeKalb County braces for possible SNAP suspension, expands local support
SNAP benefits for 1.6 million Georgians are set to end Nov. 1 unless Congress or the courts intervene.
SNAP benefits for 1.6 million Georgians are set to end Nov. 1 unless Congress or the courts intervene.
Mother of missing Atlanta baby marks son’s 47th birthday with awareness gala
Raymond Green was abducted from his Atlanta home five days after birth in November 1978.
Raymond Green was abducted from his Atlanta home five days after birth in November 1978.
Eight displaced after fire erupts at Riverdale motel
Fire started in a window air conditioning unit and was ruled accidental.
Fire started in a window air conditioning unit and was ruled accidental.
Woman arrested in 2021 Troup County murder of Alan Huguley Sr.
Teresa Ann Williams was arrested Oct. 14 and charged with murder in the 2021 killing of Alan Dale Huguley Sr.
Teresa Ann Williams was arrested Oct. 14 and charged with murder in the 2021 killing of Alan Dale Huguley Sr.
Georgia PSC election draws unusual attention as voters head to polls
After a long court battle, a special election to fill two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission is underway.
After a long court battle, a special election to fill two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission is underway.
Atlanta rallies to aid Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
The Jamaican Consulate in Atlanta launched an “End-to-End Mission" to collect and deliver hurricane relief supplies directly to Jamaica.
The Jamaican Consulate in Atlanta launched an “End-to-End Mission" to collect and deliver hurricane relief supplies directly to Jamaica.
Overdoses are declining nationwide
The CDC says drug overdose rates are declining nationwide. From 2023 to 2024, the agency reports more than a 20 percent drop in overdose deaths. But some communities are still struggling.
The CDC says drug overdose rates are declining nationwide. From 2023 to 2024, the agency reports more than a 20 percent drop in overdose deaths. But some communities are still struggling.
Georgia PSC election: What you need to know
After a long court battle, a special election to fill two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission is well underway.
After a long court battle, a special election to fill two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission is well underway.
How to help Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
The Jamaican Consulate in Atlanta has announced several drop-off locations across metro Atlanta where residents can donate essential items to support relief efforts.
The Jamaican Consulate in Atlanta has announced several drop-off locations across metro Atlanta where residents can donate essential items to support relief efforts.
Search for Tiffany Foster's body continues
New details are emerging about the bombshell verdict in the Tiffany Foster murder and disappearance case in Coweta County. A jury found Foster’s fiancé, Reginald Robertson, guilty on all charges, including murder and concealing her death, even though her body has never been found.
New details are emerging about the bombshell verdict in the Tiffany Foster murder and disappearance case in Coweta County. A jury found Foster’s fiancé, Reginald Robertson, guilty on all charges, including murder and concealing her death, even though her body has never been found.
Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
Federal judge rules Trump can’t require citizenship proof on the federal voting form
President Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced.
President Donald Trump’s request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced.
SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.