Georgia Power, GDOT gear up for second round of winter weather

For the second weekend in a row, another bout of winter weather is threatening to hit North Georgia and metro Atlanta, and state agencies are not taking any chances.

FBI raid at Fulton County election facility has state lawmakers split down party lines

Georgia lawmakers are split down party lines. Wednesday's FBI raid at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operations Center is sparking sharply different reactions under the gold dome.

White County preparing for another round of winter weather

For the second consecutive weekend, Georgia residents are bracing for a winter storm. While the previous week’s weather focused on power outages, officials in White County say they are now preparing for 1 to 2 inches of snow and plummeting temperatures.

Video: Bloodhound tracks man wanted in Fayette County deadly stabbing

A Fayette County sheriff’s bloodhound is credited with tracking and finding a murder suspect deep in the woods with the weapon still in his hands.

Man shot in road rage incident on I-285 Thursday afternoon

Northbound lanes of Interstate 285 between Exit 38/Lawrenceville Highway and Exit 39 in DeKalb County were temporarily blocked because of police activity on Thursday afternoon.

Georgia DOT prepares statewide response ahead of weekend snow

The Georgia Department of Transportation is preparing for another winter weather event expected to impact large portions of the state beginning early Saturday morning.

South Fulton police looking for alleged shoplifters

The City of South Fulton Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying individuals possibly connected to a shoplifting incident earlier this month.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2026

From wine tastings and live theater to chili cook-offs and Mardi Gras fun, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the weekend. Here are some of the best things to do around metro Atlanta.

Fulton County pushes back on FBI raid, sealed warrant released

Fulton County leaders used a press conference Thursday to push back against questions and criticism following the FBI’s execution of a sealed search warrant at the county’s Elections Hub.

Firefighters called to 2 house fires in Atlanta early Thursday

Fire crews responded to two separate overnight house fires in different parts of Atlanta, with officials confirming no injuries in either incident.

Two Georgia groundhogs set to make Groundhog Day predictions

Georgia is getting double the Groundhog Day fun this year, with not one — but two furry forecasters stepping into the spotlight on Feb. 2.

Morris Brown College receives $800K for security, scholarships

Morris Brown College has received more than $800,000 in new funding aimed at strengthening campus safety and expanding student support.

‘Blind Side’ actor Quinton Aaron shows encouraging signs

There is some encouraging news for fans of The Blind Side actor Quinton Aaron as he continues recovering in an Atlanta hospital following a devastating fall at his home.

Firefighters respond to house fire in SW Atlanta early Thursday

Atlanta firefighters responded to a house fire in the 2500 block of Herring Road SW near Bengamin E. Mays Drive SW in southwest Atlanta early Thursday morning.

Legal questions surround FBI search of Fulton election office

Legal scholars are raising questions after FBI agents executed a search warrant at Fulton County’s main election facility, seizing ballots and election records tied to the 2020 presidential election.

Douglas cemetery pushing to stop plans for trailer parking lot

Plans for a truck and trailer parking lot on Veterans Memorial Highway in Douglas County have sparked outrage from people with ties to the Sunrise Gardens of Memories.

Carrollton woman admits to harboring illegal immigrants, participating in meth operation

A Carrollton woman has pleaded guilty to possessing over 700 pounds of methamphetamine and harboring two illegal immigrants to facilitate a “massive” drug trafficking operation, state prosecutors said.

Fulton County leaders react to FBI raid at election center near Atlanta

Fulton County commissioners and other representatives held a briefing outside the Fulton County Elections Hub and Operations Center on Wednesday afternoon, where District 4 Commissioner Mo Ivory said federal agents came to retrieve 700 boxes of records related to the 2020 election in Fulton County.