Industrial growth along I-85 drives rapid population gains in Jackson County
Jackson and other counties experience rapid population growth along the Interstate 85 corridor northeast of Gwinnett County.
Jackson and other counties experience rapid population growth along the Interstate 85 corridor northeast of Gwinnett County.
Atlanta eyes new rules for data centers amid community concerns
Atlanta leaders are considering strict new regulations and the elimination of tax incentives for data centers following widespread community complaints over environmental impacts.
Atlanta leaders are considering strict new regulations and the elimination of tax incentives for data centers following widespread community complaints over environmental impacts.
Serious injury crash forces extended closure on I-20 westbound
Westbound Interstate 20 is closed between Riverside Parkway and Thornton Road due to a serious injury crash.
Westbound Interstate 20 is closed between Riverside Parkway and Thornton Road due to a serious injury crash.
Police search for man accused in South Fulton car break-in
Police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect accused of breaking into a vehicle and attempting to enter several others in a South Fulton neighborhood.
Police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect accused of breaking into a vehicle and attempting to enter several others in a South Fulton neighborhood.
South Dakota mayor, two children involved in paraglider crash that killed 8-year-old
A South Dakota mayor and his two children were involved in a paraglider crash northeast of Aberdeen on Wednesday, leaving his 8-year-old child dead.
A South Dakota mayor and his two children were involved in a paraglider crash northeast of Aberdeen on Wednesday, leaving his 8-year-old child dead.
Mother hospitalized after parking lot stabbing at Acworth Chick-Fil-A
Authorities are investigating a Thursday afternoon stabbing at a Chick-fil-A location in Acworth near Interstate 75.
Authorities are investigating a Thursday afternoon stabbing at a Chick-fil-A location in Acworth near Interstate 75.
Car wedged under school bus in Athens Perimeter crash, officials say
No students were injured Thursday morning after a car collided with a Clarke County School District bus and became trapped underneath it on the Athens Perimeter, fire officials said.
No students were injured Thursday morning after a car collided with a Clarke County School District bus and became trapped underneath it on the Athens Perimeter, fire officials said.
Hayden Panettiere boyfriend Brian Hickerson’s attorney issues statement on her death: Report
Brian Hickerson’s attorney is speaking out following Hayden Panettiere’s death, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death, according to TMZ.
Brian Hickerson’s attorney is speaking out following Hayden Panettiere’s death, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death, according to TMZ.
Mattie's call canceled after 75-year-old man with dementia found safe
A Mattie's Call has now been canceled after 75-year-old Harvey Wilcox was found safe on Thursday.
A Mattie's Call has now been canceled after 75-year-old Harvey Wilcox was found safe on Thursday.
Man killed in Tucker townhome shooting identified; 1 arrested
A 28-year-old man faces a felony murder charge after a fatal shooting inside a Tucker home left a 29-year-old man dead Monday afternoon.
A 28-year-old man faces a felony murder charge after a fatal shooting inside a Tucker home left a 29-year-old man dead Monday afternoon.
College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
Sanitation worker dies after falling from truck on first day on job
A South Carolina sanitation worker died after falling from the rear platform of a garbage truck on his first day on the job.
A South Carolina sanitation worker died after falling from the rear platform of a garbage truck on his first day on the job.
Honolulu bill could fine, jail homeless residents over shopping cart use
Honolulu is considering a crackdown on unauthorized shopping cart use, with penalties of up to $2,000 and 30 days in jail. Critics warn the proposal could hit homeless residents hardest.
Honolulu is considering a crackdown on unauthorized shopping cart use, with penalties of up to $2,000 and 30 days in jail. Critics warn the proposal could hit homeless residents hardest.
All lanes reopen on Moreland Avenue after truck leaks fluid
All lanes on Moreland Avenue at Thurman Drive have reopened. The roadway was previously closed after an overturned tractor-trailer leaked fluid, triggering a one-mile evacuation.
All lanes on Moreland Avenue at Thurman Drive have reopened. The roadway was previously closed after an overturned tractor-trailer leaked fluid, triggering a one-mile evacuation.
Floor cleaner causes small fire at Mall of Georgia
A floor cleaning machine accidentally triggered a small fire in a storage closet at the Mall of Georgia, but automatic sprinklers extinguished the flames before firefighters arrived.
A floor cleaning machine accidentally triggered a small fire in a storage closet at the Mall of Georgia, but automatic sprinklers extinguished the flames before firefighters arrived.
Atlanta Bites: Restaurant, dining news in metro Atlanta for August 2026
Roundup of restaurant news from around the metro Atlanta and North Georgia. There's information about special events, new restaurants, new menu items and more.
Roundup of restaurant news from around the metro Atlanta and North Georgia. There's information about special events, new restaurants, new menu items and more.
Man wanted for assaulting mother of his child in Atlanta
Atlanta police are searching for Deandre Bussey in connection with an alleged domestic assault.
Atlanta police are searching for Deandre Bussey in connection with an alleged domestic assault.
Cobb man gets life without parole for abusing 1-month-old
A 27-year-old Cobb County man was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without parole plus 490 years after pleading guilty to raping and sexually abusing a 1-month-old infant.
A 27-year-old Cobb County man was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without parole plus 490 years after pleading guilty to raping and sexually abusing a 1-month-old infant.
Troup deputies investigate overnight car break-ins on Sivell Road
Investigators are searching for clues after multiple vehicles were broken into overnight along Sivell Road in Troup County.
Investigators are searching for clues after multiple vehicles were broken into overnight along Sivell Road in Troup County.
Atlanta mayor blasts DNC after city loses 2028 host bid
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens sharply criticized the Democratic National Convention's decision to drop Atlanta as a contender to host the 2028 convention, accusing party leaders of abandoning the South and Black voters.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens sharply criticized the Democratic National Convention's decision to drop Atlanta as a contender to host the 2028 convention, accusing party leaders of abandoning the South and Black voters.