How to dress for a Georgia winter storm

Prepare for Georgia's weekend winter weather! Here's how you should be dressing to battle the cold, ice, and snow.

Georgia winter storm: Staying warm at home amid the ice, snow

As a winter storm threatens Georgia, here are some practical tips to staying warm inside your home, while staying safe.

Morris Brown College reinstates President Kevin James one week after firing

Morris Brown College has reinstated Dr. Kevin James as president just one week after his abrupt firing. James is credited with the HBCU's historic 2022 reaccreditation.

Wounded South Fulton officer honored with mortgage payoff

A South Fulton police lieutenant wounded in the line of duty was honored Tuesday at the Georgia Capitol with a mortgage payoff ceremony recognizing his courage and continued service to the community.

These states rank as the best, worst places to drive in 2026: Poll

The average American driver lost nearly $900 and 49 hours to traffic in 2025, according to a new WalletHub study that ranks the best and worst states for driving.

Suspects wanted for stealing gun, breaking into cars in Canton

Canton Police are searching for Cameron Zequeira and Skylar Hatcher, wanted for multiple car break-ins and the theft of a Glock 43 in the River Greene subdivision.

Sixes Elementary in Canton temporarily placed on 'Code Yellow'

Sixes Elementary School in Canton was placed in a “Code Yellow" on Tuesday morning due to police activity in the area, according to a note sent to school families.

Female pedestrian killed near Turner Hill, Mall Parkway in Stonecrest area

Emergency responders are on the scene of a collision involving a pedestrian near Turner Hill Road and Mall Parkway in the Stonecrest area.

Dining Out Tuesdays: Roswell’s Tipsy Thaiger

Roswell Restaurant Weeks — billed as the largest "restaurant week" event in Metro Atlanta — returns this Thursday, January 22nd and runs through February 7th, encouraging people throughout the region to visit Roswell for a bite to eat.

Study: Smoking costs Georgians millions over a lifetime

A new study by WalletHub shows smoking carries a steep financial toll for Georgians, even though the state ranks among the lower-cost states overall.

Student walkouts planned at North Georgia universities, schools

Students at universities and high schools across North Georgia are planning walkouts later today to protest stepped-up immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.

Atlanta armed robbery suspects arrested in Riverdale after chase

Two Atlanta armed robbery suspects were arrested in Riverdale following a police chase coordinated by the Clayton County Real-Time Crime Center and APD.

Beware of fake Verizon refund messages after last week's outage

In the wake of a widespread Verizon Wireless outage last week, the Jones County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam targeting Verizon customers.

Mother of slain Stone Mountain father struggles to find ‘peace’ after arrest

The mother of Christopher Blake Verdell describes finding a "new meaning for life" after a multi-agency manhunt led to the arrest of her son's alleged killer.

8 rescued from Gwinnett apartment fire, 26 apartments impacted

An overnight fire at an apartment complex in Gwinnett County displaced dozens of families but caused no serious injuries, according to fire officials.

Toccoa duo jailed after Atlanta-to-Stephens meth pipeline cut off

Two men who allegedly traveled to metro Atlanta to pick up drugs and then take them back to Stephens County for distribution were arrested last week, law enforcement said.