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.
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.
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.
National Hurricane Center watching disturbance in Gulf
The system near the southeastern U.S. coast is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, with low chances of tropical development.
The system near the southeastern U.S. coast is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, with low chances of tropical development.
DeKalb County investing $8M into housing project for families
DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is announcing the launch of a housing project for families currently living in extended-stay motels.
DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson is announcing the launch of a housing project for families currently living in extended-stay motels.
First Liberty Building & Loan Ponzi scheme: Receiver reports records in 'shambles'
The financial records of First Liberty Building & Loan are in disarray, complicating efforts to recover funds from a $140 million Ponzi scheme.
The financial records of First Liberty Building & Loan are in disarray, complicating efforts to recover funds from a $140 million Ponzi scheme.
Henry County hosts inaugural academy for its own officers
The Henry County Police Department began training 15 recruits in its first in-house training academy this July.
The Henry County Police Department began training 15 recruits in its first in-house training academy this July.
Clayton County gas station accused of selling watered-down gas
A gas station located along a heavily trafficked stretch of Highway 42 in Clayton County is under scrutiny by state officials after investigators discovered contaminated fuel, even after they ordered the station to stop pumping premium and mid-grade gas.
A gas station located along a heavily trafficked stretch of Highway 42 in Clayton County is under scrutiny by state officials after investigators discovered contaminated fuel, even after they ordered the station to stop pumping premium and mid-grade gas.
Atlanta council member calls for increased cyclist safety after bike crash
The crash involving Councilman Jason Dozier and his daughter highlights the need for improved cyclist safety and protected cycling infrastructure in Atlanta.
The crash involving Councilman Jason Dozier and his daughter highlights the need for improved cyclist safety and protected cycling infrastructure in Atlanta.
DeKalb County football player dies after medical emergency at practice
A DeKalb County high school football player died after experiencing a medical emergency at practice, according to the school district.
A DeKalb County high school football player died after experiencing a medical emergency at practice, according to the school district.
Man arrested after alleged unprovoked shooting
Atlanta police just released video of officers arresting a man in early July who officers say shot at someone unprovoked.
Atlanta police just released video of officers arresting a man in early July who officers say shot at someone unprovoked.
Two shot in Castelberry Hill, drive themselves to hospital
Police are investigating a double shooting which took place at a Castleberry Hill neighborhood apartment complex.
Police are investigating a double shooting which took place at a Castleberry Hill neighborhood apartment complex.
LaGrange shooting leaves home and vehicle damaged, one man hospitalized
Police are investigating a shooting in LaGrange that damaged a home and vehicle, with one man hospitalized with gunshot wounds.
Police are investigating a shooting in LaGrange that damaged a home and vehicle, with one man hospitalized with gunshot wounds.
Owner of dog involved in fatal attack in Troup County turns himself in
Derrick Parker, the suspect in a fatal dog attack, turned himself in to the Troup County Sheriff’s Office on July 21 and was arrested on charges including involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct.
Derrick Parker, the suspect in a fatal dog attack, turned himself in to the Troup County Sheriff’s Office on July 21 and was arrested on charges including involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct.
Family identifies man whose body was found in Gwinnett church parking lot
Gwinnett County Police Department said a dead body was found at a church in the 2400 block of Webb Gin House Road.
Gwinnett County Police Department said a dead body was found at a church in the 2400 block of Webb Gin House Road.
Big decline for Atlanta home prices, according to Redfin's latest report
A new report from Redfin shows that home prices in metro Atlanta have dropped 3.2% year over year — the fourth-largest decline among major U.S. metros.
A new report from Redfin shows that home prices in metro Atlanta have dropped 3.2% year over year — the fourth-largest decline among major U.S. metros.
Apalachee HS shooting: Trial delayed for Colin Gray, father of shooting suspect
A Barrow County Superior Court judge has granted a delay in the trial of Colin Gray, the father of the teenager accused in the deadly Apalachee High School shooting.
A Barrow County Superior Court judge has granted a delay in the trial of Colin Gray, the father of the teenager accused in the deadly Apalachee High School shooting.
Midtown Atlanta carjacking: 1 arrested, Atlanta police looking for 2
Atlanta police have arrested one suspect and are searching for two others following a carjacking that took place late Tuesday night in Midtown.
Atlanta police have arrested one suspect and are searching for two others following a carjacking that took place late Tuesday night in Midtown.
DeKalb County jailer arrested, fired after assaulting inmate, sheriff says
A detention officer is facing felony charges and is out of a job after he allegedly assaulted an inmate at the DeKalb County Jail.
A detention officer is facing felony charges and is out of a job after he allegedly assaulted an inmate at the DeKalb County Jail.
Georgia's Club Car, Garia deliver 2 golf carts to Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Georgia-based Club Car, through its Danish subsidiary Garia, has delivered two custom electric vehicles to Vatican City for Pope Leo XIV.
Georgia-based Club Car, through its Danish subsidiary Garia, has delivered two custom electric vehicles to Vatican City for Pope Leo XIV.
Women wanted for stealing candles from Atlanta Bath and Body Works, police say
The women were caught on camera walking out of the Atlantic Station Bath and Body Works with nearly $1,000 in candles, police said.
The women were caught on camera walking out of the Atlantic Station Bath and Body Works with nearly $1,000 in candles, police said.