Atlanta rallies to aid Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

The Jamaican Consulate in Atlanta launched an “End-to-End Mission" to collect and deliver hurricane relief supplies directly to Jamaica.

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.

Woman shot to death after DeKalb County party

A woman was shot to death in a DeKalb County neighborhood overnight and neighbors said a part was happening at the house before the shooting.

Georgia SNAP recipients brace as shutdown threatens benefits

More than a-million Georgians depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to put food on the table.

Husband of Georgia DFCS director charged with DUI, child endangerment

Georgia DFCS Director Candice Broce’s husband, Jason Broce, was charged with DUI and child endangerment after a hit-and-run.

Jury finds Reggie Robertson guilty in Tiffany Foster murder case

Reginald “Reggie" Robertson was convicted on all 10 charges in the disappearance and presumed murder of Tiffany Foster.

Ex-Stonecrest mayor accused of lying to run for city council

A DeKalb County grand jury indicted former Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary on multiple felony charges tied to false registration.

Georgia middle school students hospitalized after ingesting Kratom

Several students at Saddle Ridge Middle School in LaFayette, Georgia, were hospitalized after ingesting Kratom, a plant-based substance with potentially dangerous stimulant and opioid-like effects, school officials said.

Atlanta Dogwood Festival to return in 2026 with entrance fee

The Atlanta Dogwood Festival will return to Piedmont Park in April 2026 with a $5–$10 entrance fee after organizers fell short of their fundraising goal but secured city approval to move forward with the 90th annual event.