FIFA World Cup impact: Mixed financial results seen in Atlanta
The arrival of the FIFA World Cup is creating a varied financial reality for Atlanta businesses, with some shops seeing record crowds while independent street vendors struggle to attract customers.
The arrival of the FIFA World Cup is creating a varied financial reality for Atlanta businesses, with some shops seeing record crowds while independent street vendors struggle to attract customers.
'You can't make this stuff up': Lilburn traffic stop takes bizarre turn
A Lilburn driver learned about the right to remain silent the hard way during a recent traffic stop.
A Lilburn driver learned about the right to remain silent the hard way during a recent traffic stop.
Polk County inmate dies after being found unresponsive
A 42-year-old man died after jail staff discovered him unconscious inside his cell at the Polk County Jail. The state has been called in to run a full investigation into the incident.
A 42-year-old man died after jail staff discovered him unconscious inside his cell at the Polk County Jail. The state has been called in to run a full investigation into the incident.
Judge blocks DOJ from getting 2020 Fulton election worker data
A federal judge has blocked a sweeping U.S. Department of Justice attempt to seize the names and personal contact information of thousands of 2020 Fulton County election workers.
A federal judge has blocked a sweeping U.S. Department of Justice attempt to seize the names and personal contact information of thousands of 2020 Fulton County election workers.
Athens shooting leaves businesses damaged, 19-year-old arrested
Athens-Clarke County police arrested a 19-year-old man after gunfire damaged multiple businesses in downtown Athens on Sunday.
Athens-Clarke County police arrested a 19-year-old man after gunfire damaged multiple businesses in downtown Athens on Sunday.
Georgia lawyer disbarred after child sex crime conviction
The Georgia Supreme Court has disbarred Forsyth County attorney Richard Parsons.
The Georgia Supreme Court has disbarred Forsyth County attorney Richard Parsons.
Georgia ranked 8th for most expensive summer electricity bills
A ConsumerAffairs study ranks Georgia eighth in the country for the highest summer electricity bills burden.
A ConsumerAffairs study ranks Georgia eighth in the country for the highest summer electricity bills burden.
Georgia ranked 48th in nation for child care costs by WalletHub
A new WalletHub study reports that Georgia residents spend the fourth-lowest percentage of income on child care in the nation.
A new WalletHub study reports that Georgia residents spend the fourth-lowest percentage of income on child care in the nation.
Social media trend sparks Gwinnett adventure park burglaries
Gwinnett County police arrested 11 teens and adults alongside four juveniles following a series of after-hours burglaries at Urban Air Adventure Park. Investigators say the break-ins were fueled by a viral social media trend.
Gwinnett County police arrested 11 teens and adults alongside four juveniles following a series of after-hours burglaries at Urban Air Adventure Park. Investigators say the break-ins were fueled by a viral social media trend.
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $576M ahead of Tuesday draw
Tuesday night's Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $576 million. Combined with the Powerball jackpot, nearly $1 billion is up for grabs this week.
Tuesday night's Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $576 million. Combined with the Powerball jackpot, nearly $1 billion is up for grabs this week.
Homestead exemptions in Acworth: What they are and how to apply
If you own a home in Acworth and it's your primary residence, a homestead exemption could lower your property tax bill.
If you own a home in Acworth and it's your primary residence, a homestead exemption could lower your property tax bill.
5 Albany police officers arrested for misusing license plate readers
Five Albany police officers were arrested Monday after investigators say they improperly accessed license plate reader data for non-law enforcement purposes.
Five Albany police officers were arrested Monday after investigators say they improperly accessed license plate reader data for non-law enforcement purposes.
Atlanta man killed in SE Georgia shooting, GBI investigating
A 36-year-old Atlanta man was killed in a Fourth of July shooting in southeast Georgia, and the investigation has been turned over to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
A 36-year-old Atlanta man was killed in a Fourth of July shooting in southeast Georgia, and the investigation has been turned over to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Data center hearing to take place Tuesday in Douglas County
Douglas County will hold a public hearing Tuesday on a proposed 700-acre data center project.
Douglas County will hold a public hearing Tuesday on a proposed 700-acre data center project.
Fire crews respond to Doraville hazardous materials facility
Firefighters from DeKalb County quickly brought a commercial structure fire under control Monday evening at a facility containing hazardous materials.
Firefighters from DeKalb County quickly brought a commercial structure fire under control Monday evening at a facility containing hazardous materials.
Man found dead in street Tuesday morning, Atlanta PD investigating
Atlanta police are investigating after a man was found dead in the street early Tuesday morning.
Atlanta police are investigating after a man was found dead in the street early Tuesday morning.
Acworth holds forum addressing property tax increase confusion
The City of Acworth held a public forum on Monday to clarify its proposed millage rate following confusing notifications on the city's website regarding property tax increases.
The City of Acworth held a public forum on Monday to clarify its proposed millage rate following confusing notifications on the city's website regarding property tax increases.
Lightning strike leaves 5 Marietta apartment units in shambles
A Marietta family is picking up the pieces after a late-night lightning strike triggered a fast-moving fire that damaged multiple apartment units.
A Marietta family is picking up the pieces after a late-night lightning strike triggered a fast-moving fire that damaged multiple apartment units.
Woman dies at hospital after shooting, Atlanta police investigating
A shooting turned fatal after a wounded woman was driven to an Atlanta hospital in a private vehicle and died from their injuries, police said.
A shooting turned fatal after a wounded woman was driven to an Atlanta hospital in a private vehicle and died from their injuries, police said.
Atlanta man sentenced to prison for federal mail fraud
An Atlanta man will spend 14 years behind bars after using a fake federal agent persona to scam elderly investors out of nearly $1 million, federal prosecutors announced Monday.
An Atlanta man will spend 14 years behind bars after using a fake federal agent persona to scam elderly investors out of nearly $1 million, federal prosecutors announced Monday.