East Point Mayoral Runoff Election | Meet the candidates
East Point residents will soon decide who will be their next mayor: newcomer Keisha Chapman or veteran member of council Joshua Butler.
Sandy Springs police release video of shootout that injured officer, ended in SWAT standoff
Officer grazed by bullet during Sandy Springs standoff with armed suspect Herbert Mesa.
Akon arrested in Georgia on outstanding warrant
Singer Akon was arrested in Chamblee, Georgia, on an outstanding warrant from Roswell police after Flock cameras alerted officers to his car; he was later released from the DeKalb County Jail.
GSP investigating deadly head-on crash in Fulton County
Georgia State Patrol says a Toyota Camry driver was killed in a head-on crash on State Route 70 in Fulton County after crossing into oncoming traffic and colliding with a Toyota Tacoma.
South Fulton Gold Star family gets mortgage paid off on Veterans Day
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid off the Perryman family’s mortgage in honor of their fallen loved one.
2020 Georgia election interference case unaffected by Trump pardons
Georgia’s 2020 election investigation is back in the headlines after President Donald Trump issued federal pardons to several of his allies.
Fulton County stands firm as Justice Department renews push for 2020 election files
The Justice Department has asked Fulton County for 2020 election records, but county officials refuse to comply.
Teen driver sentenced to 65 years for crash that killed 6 Georgia family members
Following his sentencing, Luke Garrett Resecker received 65 years in prison after a jury found him guilty in a 2023 Johnson County crash that killed six family members while he was driving under the influence of marijuana.
Controversial mayor out of running as South Fulton mayoral race heads to runoff
South Fulton’s mayoral race is headed to a Dec. 2 runoff between Carmalitha Gumbs and Mark Baker after neither candidate earned 50% of the vote; incumbent Mayor Khalid Kamau finished with 4%.
Descendants win fight to protect 1820s-era Black cemetery in Atlanta
A Fulton County judge ruled the Bluffs at Lenox HOA neglected its duty to maintain the historic Piney Grove Cemetery.
DeKalb, Fulton animal shelters near capacity, urge adoptions to prevent euthanasia
DeKalb and Fulton County Animal Services continue to deal with high intakes at their shelters, creating an urgent need for adoptions and fosters to prevent euthanasia.
Fulton County Live 2025 Election Results
2025 election results for Fulton County, Georgia.
Step inside the fortified Vine City stash house linked to violent Mexican drug cartel
GBI agents uncovered a heavily fortified Vine City stash house wired for surveillance and packed with over 500 pounds of marijuana.
Metro Atlanta food banks struggle to keep shelves filled amid government shutdown
Volunteers say the need was already high before the government shutdown began due to the rising cost of food.
Voting in Atlanta? Everything to know before you head to the polls
The race for Atlanta mayor headlines the city’s 2025 municipal election.
Voting in Fulton County? Everything to know before you head to the polls
Fulton County voters will head to the polls Nov. 4 to decide a long list of municipal races and local ballot questions spread across more than a dozen cities.
South Fulton councilwoman warns others after wallet stolen while shopping
South Fulton Councilwoman Helen Willis is warning others to stay vigilant after her purse was stolen at BJ’s Wholesale Club and police say the suspect used her credit cards in a shopping spree worth thousands.
Atlanta airport threat suspect to remain behind bars for now
Judge John Larkins ruled Billy Cagle will remain in federal custody, citing risk to public safety.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2025
From Halloween parties and Día de los Muertos celebrations to live music, festivals, theater, gaming and family fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Train collides with Amazon truck in Union City
A train and Amazon truck collided Wednesday morning at Roosevelt Highway and Goodson Road in Union City.