Fulton County Commission chair: Robb Pitts faces primary challengers

Incumbent leader Robb Pitts faces strong challenges from Marvin Arrington Jr. and Mo Ivory in the Democratic primary race for Fulton chair.

Judge delays retrial hearing for man convicted in Bradley Coleman murder

One of the three alleged gang members convicted in the 2022 murder of Bradley Coleman has asked a judge to delay a hearing on a potential retrial.

How Atlanta plans to protect residents from rising housing costs

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is focusing his second term on addressing neighborhood inequity through the Atlanta Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative to support communities on the south and west sides of the city.

Atlanta airport security: Council approves private TSA study

The Atlanta City Council voted 11-1 to approve a feasibility study exploring a private security model at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Man freed after spending 16 years in prison for Douglas robbery

A wrongfully convicted man is free after Douglas County District Attorney Dahlia Racine secured the total exoneration of Brandon Pugh, who spent 16 years in prison for an armed bank robbery he did not commit.

Newnan couple helps farmers hit by South Georgia wildfires

A metro Atlanta couple is stepping up to deliver critical South Georgia wildfire farm relief after recent fires devastated agricultural communities.

Hiker rescued from remote Cohutta Wilderness trail in Fannin County

A hiker was safely rescued by emergency teams after becoming injured in a remote, rugged section of the Cohutta Wilderness over the weekend.

Why Hall County is taking over operations at 11 Lake Lanier parks

Hall County officials took over the day-to-day operations of nearly a dozen parks along Lake Lanier on Monday under a new partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Canton woman sentenced for 2022 murder of 2-year-old

Phillissa Diallo was sentenced to prison last Monday after she pleaded guilty to the 2022 killing of a 2-year-old child.

Former Fulton deputy accused of attacking handcuffed detainee

Fulton County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Louis Brown III was arraigned Friday on federal charges after being accused of attacking a handcuffed detainee at the Fulton County Courthouse, authorities announced.

Georgia Primary 2026: Last-minute need to know heading to the polls

The 2026 Georgia Primary is Tuesday, May 19. For those who haven't cast their ballot, here is what you should know heading to the polls.

Salem High in Rockdale County evacuated during threat investigation

Rockdale County Sheriff's Office deputies responded early Monday afternoon to Salem High School following reports of a safety threat at the school.

New video shows arrest in deadly Atlanta Beltline stabbing

Atlanta Police Department has released new video showing the arrest of a man accused in a deadly stabbing attack along the Atlanta Beltline Northeast Trail.

APS disciplines students after Dobbs school incident

Atlanta Public Schools officials say disciplinary action has been taken following an incident involving two students and a staff member at Dobbs Elementary School.

Atlanta No. 1 Best Sports Business City by Sports Business Journal

A major new report from the Sports Business Journal officially ranks Atlanta as the #1 Best Sports Business City in America for 2026.

Poll shows Georgia GOP races likely headed to runoffs

A new InsiderAdvantage poll shows the Republican primaries for Georgia governor and U.S. Senate are likely headed to runoff elections.

Man charged after woman fatally shot Saturday in DeKalb

A large police presence swarmed the intersection of Hemingway Road and Martins Crossing Road in DeKalb County on Sunday afternoon.