Hall County school buses equipped with cameras to catch passing drivers

As Hall County students head back to class on Aug. 1, drivers are being warned about a new safety measure designed to protect children boarding and exiting school buses.

Newton County students receive free laptops, school supplies

AT&T and Compudopt distributed 100 free laptops and backpacks filled with school supplies to Newton County students.

Medicaid cuts could impact 37 Georgia nursing homes, study says

A new study from Brown University warns that 37 Georgia nursing homes are at risk of closing due to $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts included in President Trump’s budget, with five located in metro Atlanta.

Keisha Lance Bottoms kicks off statewide listening tour in DeKalb County

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is beginning a statewide listening tour on Thursday as part of her bid to become Georgia's next governor.

Democrats call for reversal of Cobb school board's changes to public comments

A recent change to public comments during the Cobb County Board of Education's meeting is getting pushback from the county's Democratic lawmakers.

Police searching for suspect in SW Atlanta credit union break-in

Do you recognize this man? Police say he was caught on camera trying to pry open drawers after breaking into a southwest Atlanta credit union over the weekend.

Man accused of groping young girls at Clayton County water park

A Clayton County man is behind bars after he was accused of inappropriately touching multiple young girls at a local water park.

Teen shot at Old Fourth Ward skate park

A 19-year-old man was shot in the right hand and hospitalized; he was found alert, conscious, and breathing.

Paulding County deputy charged, fired for domestic dispute, sheriff says

Scott McAdam, a Paulding County deputy, was charged with reckless conduct, battery, and cruelty to children in the second degree, leading to his termination.

Carrollton HOA treasurer allegedly embezzles money

Carrollton Police said officers arrested Jay Marshall Cain on charges of theft by conversion and forgery in the second degree for allegedly misappropriating funds.

South Fulton City Council votes to change HR policy, place police chief on leave

The South Fulton City Council voted to amend the employee handbook, resulting in the police chief, Keith Meadows, being placed on paid administrative leave.

'Dog days of summer' peaks this week: Intense heat and superstition

The term "dog days of summer" originates from the star Sirius in the Canis Major constellation, historically believed to contribute to the hottest stretch of the year.