Boil water advisory due to pump malfunction in Fairburn lifted

Residents around South Fulton may experience water pressure problems after a pump malfunction at the Chattahoochee Water Treatment plant.

MATTIE'S CALL: Union City man last seen at bus stop Tuesday morning

Union City police have issued a Mattie's Call, which is issued for missing individuals who are elderly or disabled, for Kehinde Olukorede Yusufkehinde.

College Park man arrested for violating probation

Quatez Elliott, 26, from College Park, was recently arrested by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office for violating probation.

Metro Atlanta students receive $40K Amazon scholarships, internships

Six high school seniors in metro Atlanta have been awarded the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship, a $40,000 scholarship to pursue studies in computer science, engineering, or related fields at the college or university of their choice.

Fulton County sheriff faces backlash over $200K sprinter van purchase

There are more questions and criticism regarding a $200,000 Sprinter van bought by Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labatt during the pandemic. 

Mount Vernon Highway bridge reopening after tractor-trailer crash

After months of repairs because of a tractor-trailer crash, drivers in Sandy Springs will finally be able to use the Mount Vernon Highway bridge over I-285 again.

Photos: South Fulton celebrated Earth Day with Kendall Rae Johnson's parade, learning fair

The City of South Fulton hosted the second edition of Kendall Rae's Earth Day Parade and Learning Fair. The event brought the community together for a day dedicated to environmental education and sustainability. The festivities kicked off at the Tri-County shopping center, located at 7494 Old National Highway. 

Fulton County commissioners vote to update ethics, anti-nepotism policies

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted on April 17 to update its ethics and anti-nepotism policies to cover elected officials.

Gas leak closes portion of Mount Vernon Hwy. Friday afternoon

A gas leak in front of Mount Vernon School on Mount Vernon Highway in Sandy Springs was reported on Friday afternoon.

Grady plans to open ER in Union City to fill gap in emergency care

Grady Health System will be opening a freestanding emergency department in south Fulton County. The move is to increase emergency medical services in metro Atlanta following the closure of Wellstar’s Atlanta Medical Center South and Atlanta Medical Center in 2023. 

With 2 murder convictions overturned, New Jersey man gets new chance at freedom

A New Jersey man convicted of murder twice, who has also had those convictions overturned twice, hopes to be released from the Fulton County Jail soon.

Facebook Marketplace theft suspect arrested during attempt to re-sell stolen bike

A man is behind bars after Fulton County authorities say he tried to re-sell a dirt bike that was stolen during a Facebook Marketplace meet-up earlier this week. 

Earth Day events in metro Atlanta | 2024

There are a variety of events taking place this weekend and April 22 to celebrate Earth Day in metro Atlanta.