Marvin Arrington Jr. announces bid for Fulton County Commission Chair
Marvin Arrington Jr. announced his candidacy for Fulton County Commission Chair, challenging incumbent Robb Pitts and fellow Commissioner Dana Barrett.
Marvin Arrington Jr. announced his candidacy for Fulton County Commission Chair, challenging incumbent Robb Pitts and fellow Commissioner Dana Barrett.
SEC charges Georgia lending firm in $140M Ponzi scheme
The SEC charged First Liberty Building & Loan, LLC and its founder, Edwin Brant Frost IV, with running a $140 million Ponzi scheme.
The SEC charged First Liberty Building & Loan, LLC and its founder, Edwin Brant Frost IV, with running a $140 million Ponzi scheme.
Major auto theft ring crackdown at Atlanta's airport, police announce
The Atlanta Police Department led a major crackdown on an organized auto theft ring at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The Atlanta Police Department led a major crackdown on an organized auto theft ring at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Cherokee County man sentenced to prison for burning child with cigarette
Lior Talker, 44, was sentenced to 20 years (10 to serve in prison) for burning a child under 10 with a cigarette.
Lior Talker, 44, was sentenced to 20 years (10 to serve in prison) for burning a child under 10 with a cigarette.
Man charged in deadly Fourth of July shooting at Cobb County apartments
Cobb County police have arrested a suspect in the shooting that killed a man at an apartment complex on the Fourth of July.
Cobb County police have arrested a suspect in the shooting that killed a man at an apartment complex on the Fourth of July.
Infant severely burned in Hall County, 20-year-old father arrested
Logan Wane Hart, 20, is charged with first-degree child cruelty after his infant son suffered severe burn injuries.
Logan Wane Hart, 20, is charged with first-degree child cruelty after his infant son suffered severe burn injuries.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | July 11-13, 2025
It's going to be a big weekend in metro Atlanta and North Georgia. If you are looking for things to do, you have come to the right place.
It's going to be a big weekend in metro Atlanta and North Georgia. If you are looking for things to do, you have come to the right place.
2 Venezuelan nationals arrested in Gwinnett County for trafficking meth
Two individuals from Venezuela were arrested earlier this month in Gwinnett County following a multi-agency investigation into large-scale drug trafficking, authorities announced.
Two individuals from Venezuela were arrested earlier this month in Gwinnett County following a multi-agency investigation into large-scale drug trafficking, authorities announced.
Georgia lottery players score big with jackpot wins across the state
Several Georgia Lottery players are celebrating big wins this week, with jackpots and prizes totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars awarded across multiple games.
Several Georgia Lottery players are celebrating big wins this week, with jackpots and prizes totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars awarded across multiple games.
5 pounds of marijuana seized during Atlanta traffic stop, man arrested
Mark Morrison, 31, was arrested after a traffic stop revealed over 5 pounds of marijuana, a handgun, and $3,457 in cash.
Mark Morrison, 31, was arrested after a traffic stop revealed over 5 pounds of marijuana, a handgun, and $3,457 in cash.
256 animals; Shocking animal neglect case in Dade County in NW Georgia
Nathaniel and Aimee Curington of Trenton were arrested and charged with seven felony counts of animal cruelty.
Nathaniel and Aimee Curington of Trenton were arrested and charged with seven felony counts of animal cruelty.
New trial ordered in T.I. and Tiny's OMG Dolls copyright case
A judge ruled there was insufficient evidence that MGA Entertainment intentionally copied the OMG Girlz for its OMG Dolls.
A judge ruled there was insufficient evidence that MGA Entertainment intentionally copied the OMG Girlz for its OMG Dolls.
Actor behind $260M lawsuit against Tyler Perry speaks out
The actor who filed a $260 million lawsuit against Atlanta resident and movie mogul Tyler Perry for alleged sexual harassment, assault, and retaliation is speaking publicly for the first time.
The actor who filed a $260 million lawsuit against Atlanta resident and movie mogul Tyler Perry for alleged sexual harassment, assault, and retaliation is speaking publicly for the first time.
Child care costs by state: Where does Georgia rank?
Georgia ranks 42nd for married couples and 41st for single parents in child care affordability, per WalletHub.
Georgia ranks 42nd for married couples and 41st for single parents in child care affordability, per WalletHub.
Orioles national anthem goes viral as Zac Brown preps for MLB All-Star game
Baltimore musician Dan Deacon is making waves for his unconventional take on the national anthem—performed ahead of an Orioles game this week.
Baltimore musician Dan Deacon is making waves for his unconventional take on the national anthem—performed ahead of an Orioles game this week.
Commissioners vote against Douglas County rental subdivision
A controversial housing development plan in Douglas County will not go forward after all after county commissioners voted against the neighborhood's creation.
A controversial housing development plan in Douglas County will not go forward after all after county commissioners voted against the neighborhood's creation.
More than $770M in Georgia Surplus Tax Refunds distributed since June 2
If you’re still waiting on your Georgia surplus tax refund, there’s a way to track your payment—and many residents have already received theirs.
If you’re still waiting on your Georgia surplus tax refund, there’s a way to track your payment—and many residents have already received theirs.
Man shoots gun after being asked to leave Atlanta convenience store, police say
Do you recognize this man? Police say he opened fire inside a southwest Atlanta convenience store after being asked to leave by workers.
Do you recognize this man? Police say he opened fire inside a southwest Atlanta convenience store after being asked to leave by workers.
MLB All-Star Game to bring economic boom to Cobb County, The Battery
The biggest names in baseball are just days away from taking the field at Truist Park, and officials say the All-Star game will likely bring in millions of dollars to the metro Atlanta area.
The biggest names in baseball are just days away from taking the field at Truist Park, and officials say the All-Star game will likely bring in millions of dollars to the metro Atlanta area.
Kennesaw moves toward marijuana decriminalization measure
Kennesaw city leaders are considering a plan to ease penalties for low-level marijuana possession.
Kennesaw city leaders are considering a plan to ease penalties for low-level marijuana possession.