Forsyth County approves transit fare hikes for 2 special services
Forsyth County has approved fare increases for two transportation services—Common Courtesy and Access Forsyth—following a public comment period.
Forsyth County has approved fare increases for two transportation services—Common Courtesy and Access Forsyth—following a public comment period.
Macon man charged with rape, kidnapping after offering pedestrian ride
Investigators say the Macon man shot at and sexually assaulted a pedestrian after they turned down his offer of a ride. He's now in custody without bond.
Investigators say the Macon man shot at and sexually assaulted a pedestrian after they turned down his offer of a ride. He's now in custody without bond.
Atlanta couple offers free lawn care to those in need, gains YouTube following
Jarvis Drake and Diamond Owens spend their days cutting grass, trimming hedges, and transforming neglected yards across the metro Atlanta area - all at no cost to homeowners.
Jarvis Drake and Diamond Owens spend their days cutting grass, trimming hedges, and transforming neglected yards across the metro Atlanta area - all at no cost to homeowners.
Back-to-School 2025-2026: When does school start in metro Atlanta?
Here is a list of the start dates for each school district in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Here is a list of the start dates for each school district in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Ethics Commission won’t investigate Lt. Gov. Burt Jones' $10M campaign loan
Georgia’s State Ethics Commission has decided not to investigate whether Lt. Gov. Burt Jones broke state law when he loaned $10 million to a campaign committee.
Georgia’s State Ethics Commission has decided not to investigate whether Lt. Gov. Burt Jones broke state law when he loaned $10 million to a campaign committee.
Cobb County passes $1.325B budget; maintains current millage rate
Cobb County commissioners on Tuesday adopted the county’s 2026 property tax millage rates and approved the full budget for fiscal year 2026, following final public hearings on both measures.
Cobb County commissioners on Tuesday adopted the county’s 2026 property tax millage rates and approved the full budget for fiscal year 2026, following final public hearings on both measures.
Activists arrested during pro-Palestine protests at Emory appearing before judge
A group of activists arrested during a pro-Palestine protest on Emory University's campus last year will have their first court date on Wednesday.
A group of activists arrested during a pro-Palestine protest on Emory University's campus last year will have their first court date on Wednesday.
Group pushes for affordable housing solutions in Cobb County
A Better Cobb is advocating to address rising homeownership costs in Cobb County.
A Better Cobb is advocating to address rising homeownership costs in Cobb County.
Amazon delivery vehicle catches fire in Clayton County
An Amazon delivery vehicle caught fire in Clayton County on Tuesday afternoon.
An Amazon delivery vehicle caught fire in Clayton County on Tuesday afternoon.
MARTA escalator collapse: experts blame brakes, not stampede
Two experts on escalators said they don't believe the incident at MARTA's Vine Station last week was caused by a stampede. They said the video released by MARTA appears to show the escalator malfunction.
Two experts on escalators said they don't believe the incident at MARTA's Vine Station last week was caused by a stampede. They said the video released by MARTA appears to show the escalator malfunction.
Audit uncovers $70K in undocumented expenses by South Fulton mayor
An independent audit revealed nearly $70,000 in undocumented travel expenses by South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau.
An independent audit revealed nearly $70,000 in undocumented travel expenses by South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau.
Atlanta Police Department expands childcare assistance program to support officers
The Atlanta Police Department, in partnership with the Atlanta Police Foundation, is expanding a childcare assistance program.
The Atlanta Police Department, in partnership with the Atlanta Police Foundation, is expanding a childcare assistance program.
Alleged Newnan child molester arrested a decade after the crime
Newnan Police arrested John Caldwell, III, for child molestation when a victim came forward after more than ten years.
Newnan Police arrested John Caldwell, III, for child molestation when a victim came forward after more than ten years.
Henry County struggles to release inmates due to system issue
An East Point man was frustrated after being held at the Henry County jail after posting bond for a misdemeanor. Officials said a system issue caused the delay.
An East Point man was frustrated after being held at the Henry County jail after posting bond for a misdemeanor. Officials said a system issue caused the delay.
California man gets 28 years for trafficking drugs to Georgia
A California man was sentenced to almost three decades in prison for leading a drug-trafficking ring that transported meth and fentanyl into Georgia, according to the U.S. attorney's office.
A California man was sentenced to almost three decades in prison for leading a drug-trafficking ring that transported meth and fentanyl into Georgia, according to the U.S. attorney's office.
Georgia among top states as non-criminal ICE arrests surge around country
Under President Trump’s intensified immigration enforcement, nearly half of ICE arrests nationwide in June 2025 involved individuals with no criminal convictions—up from 23% in May.
Under President Trump’s intensified immigration enforcement, nearly half of ICE arrests nationwide in June 2025 involved individuals with no criminal convictions—up from 23% in May.
Atlanta City councilmember, daughter injured in bike traffic incident
Atlanta City Council member Jason Dozier and one of his daughters are recovering after they were hit by a car while riding their bikes after an Atlanta United match last week.
Atlanta City Council member Jason Dozier and one of his daughters are recovering after they were hit by a car while riding their bikes after an Atlanta United match last week.
21 arrested in metro Atlanta drug trafficking investigation, FBI says
Authorities say the street value of the drugs seized during an investigation into the metro Atlanta narcotics trafficking ring in the totaled over $5 million.
Authorities say the street value of the drugs seized during an investigation into the metro Atlanta narcotics trafficking ring in the totaled over $5 million.
Spanish-language Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara still in ICE custody
The veteran journalist was arrested in June during an anti-immigration raid protest. He has been in custody since then despite charges being dropped.
The veteran journalist was arrested in June during an anti-immigration raid protest. He has been in custody since then despite charges being dropped.
City of Atlanta introduces vendor directory to help small businesses
The City of Atlanta has unveiled "Showcase Atlanta," a new initiative designed to help local small businesses capitalize on major events happening in the city.
The City of Atlanta has unveiled "Showcase Atlanta," a new initiative designed to help local small businesses capitalize on major events happening in the city.