Decatur school officials unanimously vote to bring back DEI policies

Decatur school officials have unanimously voted to bring back several DEI policies that they had rescinded in response to directives by the Trump administration that threatened to cut federal funding.

Inmate found dead at Bibb County Jail, investigation underway

An investigation is underway after corrections deputies found an inmate dead at the Bibb County Jail early Wednesday morning.

Metro Atlanta childhood cancer survivor gives back to other patients

Back in 2015, Mary Tipton Carter was diagnosed with cancer at 8 years old. Ten years later, she is continuing a tradition of making special gift baskets for other young patients.

Falcons superfan 'BirdLady' pleads not guilty to theft charge

The Atlanta Falcons superfan was arrested last year after she was accused by a group of Chiefs fans of taking thousands of dollars for a tailgate party that never happened.

Shots fired at Marietta auto shop results in SWAT standoff, 1 arrested

Police say the situation began when a man entered the Marietta auto shop and began to physically and verbally attack his wife while she was working.

Young Thug discusses life after jail, Atlanta ban in new interview

In his first interview since taking his plea deal, rapper Young Thug is speaking out about his time in jail, his decade-long ban from Atlanta, and his new music.

Man on the run after woman's body found in Gwinnett County home, police say

Police are on the hunt for a suspected killer after a call about an argument ended with the discovery of a woman's body in a Gwinnett County home.

DeKalb schools revamp discipline policies after viral student-teacher fight

DeKalb County Schools reassess discipline policies after a viral fight between a student and a teacher at Martin Luther King Jr. High School.

Video shows alleged abuse by DeKalb County middle school coach

A DeKalb County teacher, who also serves as a middle school football coach, resigned after being put on administrative leave due to allegations of physical abuse in the classroom.

Lousy getaway skills lead to would-be burglar's arrest in Newnan

A burglary suspect tried to outrun Newnan Police in a stolen side-by-side but learned his driving skills and vehicle were no match for pursuing patrol cars.

City of Atlanta releases proposed $3B operating budget for 2026

Atlanta proposes a $3.0 billion total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026, including $975 million for the General Fund.

Sen. Jon Ossoff sounds alarm over Trump's 'chaos and uncertainty'

Sen. Jon Ossoff speaks out on Georgia’s economic challenges, political risks, and the future of national leadership as he prepares for a fierce reelection battle in 2026.

Georgia senator demands answers after report finds lead in baby formulas

After a Consumer Reports study found toxic chemicals in baby formulas, Sen. Jon Ossoff is pressing Abbott Nutrition and Mead Johnson for answers.