Georgia prosecutors form new group to combat crime

District attorneys from some of Georgia’s largest counties launched a new group on Thursday to combat rising crime around the state.

Animal shelters to temporarily waive adoption fees

Dekalb and Fulton Animal Shelters and LifeLine's Community Animal Center are waiving adoption fees on all animals this weekend.

Multiple lanes of I-285 North in Fulton blocked due to accident

The “major accident,” as authorities describe it, was reported around 3:30 a.m. on I-285 at SR 166/Langford Pkwy. Two of the four right lanes were blocked as emergency responders assessed the scene.

Fulton County parents protest school mask mandate

A group of parents of Fulton County Schools students rallied in response to the school district's mask mandate.

Georgia Sec. of State calls for constitutional amendment to strengthen law on non-citizen voting

Georgia's secretary of state urged state legislators Thursday to pass a bill putting a constitutional amendment on the ballot to "clarify" the Georgia law that bans non-citizens from voting.

SWAT incident near Johns Creek elementary school ends

The SWAT situation that forced Abbotts Hill Elementary School to be placed on a soft lockdown Tuesday afternoon ended just after 6 p.m.

Fulton commission to discuss COVID-19 vaccine mandate for county employees

A spokesperson for the Fulton County Board of Commissioners said Tuesday the board will consider mandating all employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The commission will take up discussion of the mandate during its meeting next week.

South Fulton implements mask mandate as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise

South Fulton joins the growing list of cities across Georgia implementing a mask mandate as new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to climb.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna makes video court appearance in domestic violence case

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna appeared at the Fulton County Courthouse via a video call Tuesday. Ozuna faces charges stemming from a fight with his wife that police allegedly witnessed in May in Sandy Springs.

Mother of Jamarion Robinson meets with Fulton County DA

The mother of Jamarion Robinson said she feels hopeful about the future of the case against the officer involved in the death of her son as the fifth anniversary of the incident approaches.

Overturned tractor-trailer cleared from I-285, DOT says

The Georgia Department of Transportation cleared a "major wreck" spanning multiple southbound lanes Monday morning on Interstate 285 southbound at Langford Parkway.

Protests in Fulton County as schools begin classes amid mask requirement

Dozens of parents came to Milton High School over the weekend to protest Fulton County School System's decision to mandate mask-wearing. 

Piedmont Park murder: Fulton DA says case is top priority

The Fulton County District Attorney said the "gruesome" murder of a 40-year-old woman and her dog in Piedmont Park was a top priority for her office.

Parents upset they can't switch their children from the classroom to virtual learning

As COVID cases rise, many parents are worried about sending their children back to the classroom. Some want to switch their children from in person to virtual learning but many school districts aren't letting them.

Alpharetta officers cleared after K-9 bites man during arrest

The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety has cleared all officers involved in an arrest using a K-9 officer that bit the man on his arm.