Fulton County Jail attack: Family claims officials lied to them
A metro Atlanta family said their loved one was attacked in the Fulton County jail over money and that officials lied to them about how bad the attack was.
Man arrested for murder in Spring Valley Parkway home, South Fulton PD say
Police found a dead body during a welfare check in South Fulton; a person of interest is in custody, according to police.
Back-to-School Giveaways in metro Atlanta | 2025-2026
List of back-to-school drives, giveaways and related events for the 2025-2026 school year in metro Atlanta.
Fulton County considering 5% water and sewer rate hike
The rate increase would take effect at the start of 2026 and would fund upgrades to the Camp Creek Water Reclamation Facility.
Fulton County residents grill appraisers over millage rate, homestead exemption
Fulton County's Board of Commissioners has tentatively adopted a 2025 millage rate that could increase property taxes by 12.49%.
College Park deadly stabbing suspect arrested
A man was arrested hours after a deadly stabbing in Clayton County.
Nearly $15K in vintage jewelry nabbed from Alpharetta antiques store
Two men stole nearly $15,000 in vintage jewelry from Queen of Hearts Antiques & Interiors in Alpharetta during a daytime heist caught on surveillance video.
Deadly four-vehicle crash on Fulton Industrial Boulevard claims two lives
A four-vehicle crash on Fulton Industrial Boulevard resulted in two fatalities.
West Nile virus detected in Atlanta mosquitoes: Health officials take action
Positive West Nile virus samples were found in mosquitoes from northwest, northeast, and southwest Atlanta; pest control measures are being coordinated.
College Park offers utility bill discount to boost school attendance, combat teacher shortages
The City of College Park is offering a 15% discount on August utility bills to encourage timely school attendance.
Roswell man sentenced for online threats to ex-FBI director
A Roswell man has been sentenced to 17 months in federal prison for threatening former FBI Director Christopher Wray, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.
Man sentenced to life for murder of 17-year-old Atlanta teen in 2022
Roddrick Teasley was sentenced to life in prison plus five years for the 2022 murder of 17-year-old Drevion Matthew outside an Atlanta apartment building.
Alpharetta's The Cooler to reopen as pickleball club by Labor Day
The Cooler in Alpharetta will reopen as the Atlanta National Pickleball Club by Labor Day, according to its owner.
Flags of the Fallen honors life of South Fulton officer killed in head-on crash
Lt. Helio Garcia was killed after a head-on crash while on duty earlier this year. The other driver is now facing multiple charges, including first-degree homicide by vehicle.
Atlanta police recruits dismissed after altercation at East Point business, officials say
Four Atlanta Police recruits were dismissed due to off-duty misconduct involving intoxication and aggressive behavior at an East Point business.
Things to this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | July 25-27, 2025
Whether you’re craving ice cream, live music, family-friendly festivals, or a night at the theater, there’s something for everyone happening July 25–27.
Miami-Dade deputy arrested in Georgia on child sexual abuse material charges
Carle Miranda Blum, a Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputy, was arrested in Georgia on federal charges related to child sexual abuse material.
South Fulton City Council votes to change HR policy, place police chief on leave
The South Fulton City Council voted to amend the employee handbook, resulting in the police chief, Keith Meadows, being placed on paid administrative leave.
Audit uncovers $70K in undocumented expenses by South Fulton mayor
An independent audit revealed nearly $70,000 in undocumented travel expenses by South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau.
Roswell enhances emergency response with cutting-edge traffic signal technology
Roswell is installing emergency vehicle pre-emptive technology at all of its traffic signals.