APS responds after Jefferson schools refute racism allegations after game

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is standing by its students after Jefferson City Schools announced an internal investigation found no evidence to substantiate claims that racial slurs were directed at Maynard Jackson High School band members.

Jackson drops Jones lawsuits; groups seek Guard recall

Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson has dropped two lawsuits filed against his former primary rival, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.

Morehouse celebrates media center; 2 Atlanta HBCUs win grants

Morehouse College is celebrating a new multimedia center and Clark Atlanta University and Spelman College have received Home Depot grants for campus projects.

Ossoff calls for Collins to release aide’s communications

Sen. Jon Ossoff is calling on Rep. Mike Collins to release communications involving his office, staff and known white nationalists.

Why metro Atlanta now leads the nation in eviction filings

Atlanta metro area landlords filed 144,000 evictions last year, leading the nation in overall filings and eviction rates.

DeKalb school zone changes: How will the district ease overcrowding?

The DeKalb County School District presented new school zone map options Tuesday evening to address severe campus overcrowding and underenrollment.

Tire manufacturer Pirelli announces $1.2B expansion at Rome facility

Global tire manufacturer Pirelli will invest $1.2 billion to expand its facility in Rome, creating 1,000 new jobs over the coming years, according to an announcement from Gov. Brian Kemp.

Man charged with arson in Sandy Springs Sonic fire, police say

A man faces arson and burglary charges after police said he stole money, disabled security cameras, and set fire to a Sonic restaurant early Tuesday morning, according to the Sandy Springs Police Department.

GBI assists Jefferson police with shooting at Subway restaurant off US-129

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has been called in to assist Jefferson Police following a shooting at a Subway restaurant in Jackson County on Tuesday evening.

Man sentenced after conviction in Villa Rica police officer's kidnapping

A man was sentenced to life after being convicted of kidnapping a Villa Rica police officer during a traffic stop, according to the West Georgia Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office.

Social Circle clarifies city status after state decertification

City leaders in Social Circle are clarifying that the municipality remains fully operational after state officials decertified it following a dispute with Newton County.

Ellijay man arrested for sextortion, invasion of privacy

An Ellijay man faces sexual extortion and surveillance charges after an investigation into the sextortion of a woman, officials said.

Man arrested, accused of sexual assault in room at Piedmont Newnan Hospital

A 72-year-old man with a history of child molestation is behind bars after a hospital patient reported she was sexually assaulted in her room at Piedmont Newnan Hospital.

Child exploitation probe leads to major drug seizure in Loganville

Loganville resident Wilbur Hines faces felony drug distribution and child exploitation charges following a targeted sheriff's office investigation.

Water service restored following main line break in DeKalb County

Students at Columbia Elementary School in Decatur were temporarily relocated Tuesday after the school lost water service, according to the DeKalb County School District.

South Fulton mayor faces ethics complaint over campaign mailers

The South Fulton mayor is accusing a resident of trying to defame her character with a bogus ethics complaint over election campaign spending.

70-year-old woman killed in Rome pedestrian crash, police say

A 70-year-old woman died on Tuesday morning after being hit by a car on Shorter Avenue in Rome, and police are now asking for help finding her next of kin.