Bottoms targets health care, transparency in Georgia governor race
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms outlined several campaign priorities during an event in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward.
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms outlined several campaign priorities during an event in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward.
Gladys Knight cutting back on concerts after concerns on tour
Atlanta native Gladys Knight says she plans to perform fewer concerts as she enters a new phase of her life and career.
Atlanta native Gladys Knight says she plans to perform fewer concerts as she enters a new phase of her life and career.
Things to do in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Aug. 28-30, 2026
From live music and outdoor movies to festivals, food and plenty of reasons to hit the road, there’s no shortage of things to do around metro Atlanta and North Georgia this weekend.
From live music and outdoor movies to festivals, food and plenty of reasons to hit the road, there’s no shortage of things to do around metro Atlanta and North Georgia this weekend.
Recalled lettuce outbreak spreads to Georgia as national cases surge
Health officials added Georgia, Tennessee and Texas to a massive iceberg lettuce parasite outbreak that has sickened 11,458 nationwide.
Health officials added Georgia, Tennessee and Texas to a massive iceberg lettuce parasite outbreak that has sickened 11,458 nationwide.
'A balancing act': Cobb County police chief addresses camera privacy concerns
Cobb County police held a town hall Thursday night to address growing public concerns over Flock license-plate reader cameras.
Cobb County police held a town hall Thursday night to address growing public concerns over Flock license-plate reader cameras.
Police search for person who allegedly stole BMW in southeast Atlanta
Atlanta police are asking for the public's help to identify an individual who allegedly stole a car from a parking deck on Hank Aaron Drive SE. Authorities are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest.
Atlanta police are asking for the public's help to identify an individual who allegedly stole a car from a parking deck on Hank Aaron Drive SE. Authorities are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest.
Man pretending to be cop orders woman to ground, court records show
A Marietta man faces multiple felony charges in Cobb County after allegedly impersonating a law enforcement officer.
A Marietta man faces multiple felony charges in Cobb County after allegedly impersonating a law enforcement officer.
20-year veteran Chief Bess Simpson-Baugh takes helm at Henry PD
Chief Bess Simpson-Baugh was sworn in Thursday morning as the new chief of police for the Henry County Police Department.
Chief Bess Simpson-Baugh was sworn in Thursday morning as the new chief of police for the Henry County Police Department.
Can you hunt deer in Milton? What local law says
City officials remind residents that hunting deer on public property like parks is illegal in Milton.
City officials remind residents that hunting deer on public property like parks is illegal in Milton.
Milton hazardous waste drop-off: Free collection event details
Milton residents can clean out hazardous garage and basement chemicals at a free city collection event on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Milton residents can clean out hazardous garage and basement chemicals at a free city collection event on Saturday, Sept. 26.
High-tech Walmart center to bring 1,000 jobs to Carnesville
Walmart plans to build a $1.3 billion, 1.5 million-square-foot automated fulfillment center in Carnesville, creating 1,000 jobs.
Walmart plans to build a $1.3 billion, 1.5 million-square-foot automated fulfillment center in Carnesville, creating 1,000 jobs.
Human waste dumped near Pope's Ferry Landing in Monroe County
Deputies are investigating an illegal dumping incident near Pope's Ferry Landing after human waste was reported in the river Tuesday.
Deputies are investigating an illegal dumping incident near Pope's Ferry Landing after human waste was reported in the river Tuesday.
Man sentenced in 2023 shooting at manufacturing plant, DA says
A 49-year-old man was sentenced to 53 years in prison after confessing to shooting a Newnan plant manager while high on methamphetamine in 2023.
A 49-year-old man was sentenced to 53 years in prison after confessing to shooting a Newnan plant manager while high on methamphetamine in 2023.
Driver dies after car launches into roof of Middle Georgia home
Willie H. Smith Jr., 78, died after driving his Chevrolet Equinox into the roof of a Macon home on Woodland Drive.
Willie H. Smith Jr., 78, died after driving his Chevrolet Equinox into the roof of a Macon home on Woodland Drive.
3rd alleged gunman in Sweet Auburn shooting may be in NYC
The FBI Atlanta and the Atlanta Police Department are asking for the public’s help to locate a man wanted in a mass shooting that left one person dead and 10 others injured in 2025.
The FBI Atlanta and the Atlanta Police Department are asking for the public’s help to locate a man wanted in a mass shooting that left one person dead and 10 others injured in 2025.
Ex-cop arrested after state probe into license plate database
Former Covington police officer Michael Bernard Dante Canty faces felony charges after state law enforcement officers arrested him Wednesday evening in Newton County.
Former Covington police officer Michael Bernard Dante Canty faces felony charges after state law enforcement officers arrested him Wednesday evening in Newton County.
How an Atlanta teacher turned an embarrassing issue into a viral solution
An Atlanta elementary school teacher went viral after coming up with a creative fix for a common classroom distraction.
An Atlanta elementary school teacher went viral after coming up with a creative fix for a common classroom distraction.
Georgia releases $93M to modernize rural hospitals across the state
Georgia’s rural healthcare system is getting a major financial infusion. The state is distributing funds to modernize dozens of rural hospitals.
Georgia’s rural healthcare system is getting a major financial infusion. The state is distributing funds to modernize dozens of rural hospitals.
Alien abduction reported in small Georgia college town
The truth is out there. And the truth is, someone abducted an alien in Statesboro!
The truth is out there. And the truth is, someone abducted an alien in Statesboro!
Cartersville police seize enough fentanyl to kill 8,000 in traffic stop arrest
A Cartersville man was arrested after officers seized a lethal amount of fentanyl and methamphetamine during an evening traffic stop, according to police.
A Cartersville man was arrested after officers seized a lethal amount of fentanyl and methamphetamine during an evening traffic stop, according to police.