Buddhist monks expected in Monroe, Good Hope on Friday
A group of Buddhist monks continuing a months-long peace walk across the country will spend Friday walking through Walton County as they carry a message of mindfulness, compassion and unity through Georgia.
A group of Buddhist monks continuing a months-long peace walk across the country will spend Friday walking through Walton County as they carry a message of mindfulness, compassion and unity through Georgia.
Mayor Owens outlines 2026 expansion plans for Georgia's 12th largest city
Mableton Mayor Michael Owens highlights the city's transition to Qualified City Status and 2026 plans for a Municipal Court.
Mableton Mayor Michael Owens highlights the city's transition to Qualified City Status and 2026 plans for a Municipal Court.
Social Circle officials oppose proposed ICE detention center, citing infrastructure limits
Social Circle officials are saying a reported plan to build a federal detention center that could triple the city’s population is infeasible.
Social Circle officials are saying a reported plan to build a federal detention center that could triple the city’s population is infeasible.
Atlanta police seek suspects in Hemphill School Road home invasion
Atlanta police need your help catching two men who broke into a home and threatened a resident just before the holidays.
Atlanta police need your help catching two men who broke into a home and threatened a resident just before the holidays.
$1M drug bust: Massive amount of drugs, 71 guns, and live grenade found in raids
Authorities dismantled a fentanyl network supplying five Georgia counties, seizing over $1 million in illegal drugs.
Authorities dismantled a fentanyl network supplying five Georgia counties, seizing over $1 million in illegal drugs.
Sautee resident airlifted to Grady following New Year's Eve fire
One person was airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital with severe burns after a mobile home fire in Sautee.
One person was airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital with severe burns after a mobile home fire in Sautee.
Clayton County family evicts alleged squatter after months-long legal battle
A Clayton County family is pushing for Georgia legislative reform after a months-long legal battle and federal court loopholes delayed the eviction.
A Clayton County family is pushing for Georgia legislative reform after a months-long legal battle and federal court loopholes delayed the eviction.
Cobb County family escapes early morning fire sparked by fireworks on New Year's Day
A Cobb County family awoke to a house fire Thursday after fire officials say they did not dispose of fireworks properly.
A Cobb County family awoke to a house fire Thursday after fire officials say they did not dispose of fireworks properly.
Atlanta Medical Center demolition enters final stage as skyline undergoes major transformation
Demolition of the former Atlanta Medical Center is nearing completion to make way for a mixed-use redevelopment.
Demolition of the former Atlanta Medical Center is nearing completion to make way for a mixed-use redevelopment.
Rome man arrested on New Year’s Day for kidnapping 5-month-old infant
Police arrested 23-year-old Julion Mazzo Thursday morning on kidnapping charges after he allegedly took a 5-month-old infant from a Rome hotel.
Police arrested 23-year-old Julion Mazzo Thursday morning on kidnapping charges after he allegedly took a 5-month-old infant from a Rome hotel.
Metro Atlanta families welcome first bundles of joy on New Year’s Day
Hospitals across Georgia celebrated the start of 2026 by welcoming several New Year’s babies.
Hospitals across Georgia celebrated the start of 2026 by welcoming several New Year’s babies.
New railcars and contactless payments headline MARTA’s 2026 modernization
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is kicking off 2026 with a massive overhaul of its system.
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is kicking off 2026 with a massive overhaul of its system.
Buddhist monks ring in New Year in Georgia with ceremony during 2,300-mile journey
A group of Buddhist monks departed Snellville on Thursday afternoon. Here's where they are now.
A group of Buddhist monks departed Snellville on Thursday afternoon. Here's where they are now.
Conyers officer recovering after being dragged 40 feet during New Year’s Eve stop
A Conyers police officer is recovering after being dragged up to 40 feet during a New Year's Eve stop.
A Conyers police officer is recovering after being dragged up to 40 feet during a New Year's Eve stop.
New Georgia laws going into effect Jan. 1, 2026 | What to know
Here are some of the new laws that are going into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here are some of the new laws that are going into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
WATCH: Countdown Over ATL | Atlanta's New Year's celebration
Atlanta will replace the traditional Peach Drop with "Countdown Over ATL," a citywide celebration featuring synchronized drone and fireworks displays.
Atlanta will replace the traditional Peach Drop with "Countdown Over ATL," a citywide celebration featuring synchronized drone and fireworks displays.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution prints final edition after 157 years
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ended its 157-year print run on Dec. 31, 2025, making Atlanta the only major U.S. city without a daily newspaper.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ended its 157-year print run on Dec. 31, 2025, making Atlanta the only major U.S. city without a daily newspaper.
Southeast Atlanta seniors fear catastrophe amid constant elevator breakdowns
Residents at the Veranda at Auburn Pointe say constantly broken elevators and a roach infestation have created a dangerous environment.
Residents at the Veranda at Auburn Pointe say constantly broken elevators and a roach infestation have created a dangerous environment.
One hospitalized following New Year’s Eve house fire in southeast Atlanta
One patient was hospitalized after sustaining burn injuries to their arms during the residential structure fire.
One patient was hospitalized after sustaining burn injuries to their arms during the residential structure fire.
Gunman robs man of gaming winnings on Christmas Eve; suspect wanted
Atlanta police are seeking an armed man who allegedly robbed someone of his gaming winnings at gunpoint on Christmas Eve.
Atlanta police are seeking an armed man who allegedly robbed someone of his gaming winnings at gunpoint on Christmas Eve.