Judge Hatchett ordered to pay fees over dropped lawsuit

TV Judge Glenda Hatchett originally filed the lawsuit against the Georgia Sheriff's Association after she said she was groped during a reception for the organization.

Singer Gabby Samone kicks off tour with Atlanta debut at City Winery

American Idol Season 23 finalist Gabby Samone will kick off her first headlining tour at City Winery Atlanta on Aug. 12, performing original music and fan-favorite covers.

Decatur approves path redesign after discovery of unmarked graves

The Decatur City Commission has voted to make changes to its South Columbia Drive multi-use path project after the discovery of dozens of unmarked graves.

Fulton County grand jury declines to indict officer in church deacon's Taser death

A Fulton County grand jury declined to indict former Atlanta police officer Kiran Kimbrough in the death of Johnny Hollman Sr., citing insufficient evidence for charges.

Fairburn man accused of hate-fueled threats after visiting Jewish sites

Officials said the Fairburn man made several threats against Jewish and Black people after visiting multiple Jewish sites around metro Atlanta.

Cobb County deadly crash leads to renewed calls for improvements

Residents who live along Blackwell Road say there have been many wrecks in the same area where a 29-year-old died on Saturday and something needs to be done to slow the pace of the traffic.

Georgia EBT users urged to secure accounts after cyberattack

On Monday, July 28, a Department of Human Services-contracted phone system was hit by a cyberattack, which caused the phone service to go down, according to DHS.

Athens man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting a child online

An Athens man faces 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually exploiting a child by sending explicit messages about abusing a young girl, according to federal prosecutors.

New Fayette County golf cart tunnel offers safe path to school

A new, $4 million, golf cart tunnel opened in Fayette County so students can get to school without fighting traffic on a busy street.

DeKalb County DA distributes free gun safes after tragic child shooting

Less than two weeks after investigators say a 5-year-old was shot and killed after his brother shot him, a renewed push for gun safety in DeKalb County.

Derek Dooley announces 2026 Georgia Senate bid against Ossoff

Derek Dooley, the former Tennessee football coach and son of legendary coach Vince Dooley, has announced he's running for the U.S. Senate in Georgia. He's already been endorsed by Brian Kemp.

Lawmakers, mother demanding answers after Malachi Mitchell's death

The family of Malachi Mitchell, a 21-year-old shot and killed during a firearm sale in January, held a news conference with state lawmakers to demand answers and action.

2 drivers killed in July 25 crash in South Fulton identified

Two women identified as victims in a fatal July 25 crash on Fulton Industrial Boulevard: 76-year-old Nancy Veasey and 51-year-old Latisha MacWilliams.

Baldwin police say no danger at Circle K, roads reopened

A suspicious package discovered at a Circle K convenience store in Baldwin temporarily closed roads in the area.

Man shot, killed Sunday night in DeKalb County townhome

A man was shot and killed late Sunday night inside a townhome on Whitehall Forest Court in DeKalb County.

Ceiling leak briefly closes checkpoint at Atlanta airport

A ceiling leak near Gate T11 at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport prompted a temporary closure of the Lower North Checkpoint earlier today, officials confirmed.