South Fulton mayor election: Meet the candidates

Nine candidates are running for South Fulton mayor, each pledging to rebuild trust and improve city accountability.

Young Thug performs at College Park festival as part of sentence

Rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, made a special appearance at College Park’s 9th annual Citywide Festival, encouraging young people to focus on school and make better choices.

New Orleans jail escapee Derrick Groves waives extradition from Atlanta

Derrick Groves, the last of 10 inmates captured after escaping from a New Orleans jail earlier this year, waived extradition back to Louisiana.

Fulton County sheriff disputes halting unit assignments after jail attack

Sheriff Patrick Labat reacts to report that he suspended all unit assignments and reassigned personnel to the troubled Rice Street Jail.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 10-12. 2025

Check out this extensive list of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta & North Georgia. Information on fairs/festivals, live music, art shows, comedy, theater, family-friendly events and more.

College Park considers $54K AI chatbot to aid residents

College Park is considering a $54,000-a-year AI system to handle resident inquiries across multiple departments.

Mechanicsville shooting suspects appear in Fulton County courtroom

Four men face charges in the Rosa L. Burney Park shooting that wounded five people during a 2024 neighborhood celebration.

Juvenile charged after standoff with police in Roswell

A juvenile faces multiple charges after an hours-long standoff with police in Roswell, according to the Roswell Police Department.