Clayton County sheriff reportedly files lawsuit over budget restrictions

Sheriff Levon Allen has filed a lawsuit against the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, arguing budget limits are endangering jail staff, inmates and the public.

Alabama man arrested after high-speed chase on I-85

Coweta County deputies arrested an Alabama man who led them on a high-speed chase down I-85 of August 28.

Georgia National Guard to assist D.C. after crime emergency order

Gov. Brian Kemp has announced that more than 300 Georgia National Guard members will deploy to Washington, D.C., later this month to support public safety operations following a federal crime emergency declaration.

475 arrested during federal raid of Hyundai battery site in South Georgia

Federal immigration agents conducted an enforcement operation at a battery company belonging to Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution in southeast Georgia

Southwest Atlanta residents frustrated over unpaved streets

About 20 Atlanta homeowners say sometimes they feel like they are living in a Third World country when they are trying to get home.

FBI offers $15K reward in 2021 Columbus bank parking lot killing

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two men wanted in the 2021 killing of Amit Patel outside a Columbus bank.

Carroll County attorney jailed for contempt after missing start of jury trial

Carroll County defense attorney Jason Swindle was sentenced to 20 days in jail for contempt after failing to appear at the start of a jury trial and arriving impaired.

Athens mayor says rainbow crosswalks will not be replaced

Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz said the city’s rainbow crosswalks will not be removed, despite a federal order telling states to eliminate them within 60 days.

Aerospace company launches Roswell plant with 45 jobs

An aerospace supplier has opened its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in metro Atlanta.

Report: Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds was speeding before fatal crash

Atlanta police now say speed was the key factor in the motorcycle crash that killed Mastodon co-founder William Brent Hinds last month.

Police intercept cash mailed in Acworth scam attempt

Police in Acworth are warning residents not to send cash or gift cards through the mail to strangers after stopping a scam targeting an elderly New Jersey man.

Parking meters to be removed from Virginia-Highland’s Atkins Park

Free parking is coming to Virginia-Highland’s historic Atkins Park after the Atlanta City Council voted to remove parking meters in the district.

Doctors say changes at CDC creating confusion for parents over COVID vaccine

Some doctors and medical experts in Georgia worry that recent changes to guidance on COVID-19 vaccines from the CDC are causing confusion for Georgia families who want the shots.