GBI opens investigation into Fulton jail medical neglect claims

At least three Fulton County commissioners are calling for the governor to intervene after an inmate lost his legs and fingers following a medical emergency at the county jail.

Fulton moves to block subpoena seeking personal data of 2020 election workers

Fulton County election officials filed a motion Monday to quash a federal grand jury subpoena seeking the personal information of thousands of staff and volunteers who served during the November 2020 General Election.

Boil Water Advisory lifted for South Fulton, Fairburn

The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management issued a precautionary boil water advisory Saturday for residents in Fairburn and South Fulton. It was lifted on Monday morning.

Brazilian murder suspect arrested in Sandy Springs

An international fugitive wanted for allegedly killing his wife in Brazil was arrested Thursday morning in Sandy Springs after local and federal authorities tracked him down.

Former USPS workers charged in $4.9 million Treasury check theft

Four people, including two former postal workers and a bank manager, face federal charges in a $4.9 million U.S. Treasure check theft scheme.

Fulton County animal shelter needs your old newspapers

Fulton County Animal Services says it doesn't have enough newspapers to keep animal kennels clean.

Attorney Ben Crump calls for new Fulton County Jail facility

Attorney Ben Crump and Rashaad Muhammad met with Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat on Wednesday to discuss claims of medical neglect at the jail.

South Fulton approves $220 million Project MAPCO industrial hub

Develop Fulton recently approved a bond inducement resolution for Project MAPCO, a $220 million industrial development in South Fulton led by the nation’s first Black-owned industrial development platform.

Sandy Springs officer back on duty after crash recovery

A Sandy Springs police officer is back on duty months after being seriously injured in a crash involving a speeding motorcycle, according to the police department.

Roswell mayor calls for new review of soccer stadium project

Roswell city leaders are taking a second look at a soccer stadium and entertainment district first proposed two years ago.

Luther Davis and CJ Evins admit to pro athlete identity theft

Two Georgia men admitted to wearing wigs and makeup to trick lenders into giving them nearly $20 million in loans by pretending to be pro athletes.

Former Fulton County Jail inmate loses legs, fingers after alleged neglect

A former Fulton County Jail inmate claims he lost most of his fingers and both legs to sepsis after staffers refused to give him medicine.

College Park Elementary placed on lockdown

College Park Elementary School was placed on a brief hard lockdown Wednesday before being moved to a soft lockdown status.

Fire breaks out at vacant Camelot condos on Old National Highway

Fire crews responded to an overnight blaze at the vacant Camelot Condominiums along Old National Highway, a property long plagued by crime and now undergoing demolition.

Fulton County charter school closed due to plumbing issue

Students at Riverwood International Charter School will have an e-learning day at least through Tuesday due to a sewer problem.

Fulton board approves Tiffany Henyard for commissioner race

Fulton County election officials cleared a controversial former Illinois mayor to run for a commissioner seat Monday following a detailed investigation into her residency claims.