17 charged after large teen gathering at The Battery Atlanta

Days after more than 100 teenagers gathered at The Battery Atlanta over the weekend, Cobb County police announced that 17 people, minors and adults, have been charged in connection with the gathering.

80 counts filed against woman accused of killing girlfriend, stealing her identity

Nearly two decades after a gruesome discovery on a rural Troup County roadside, Angel Marie Thompson now faces an 80-count indictment for allegedly murdering her girlfriend and stealing her identity for years.

Cobb County temporarily pauses new data center development

Cobb County leaders have approved a unanimous moratorium on new data centers, pausing permits for six months to evaluate community impact.

DA declines charges in Atlanta rapper T-Hood shooting

The Gwinnett Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office has declined to file charges in the August 8, 2025, shooting death of Atlanta rapper Tevin Hood, known professionally as T-Hood.

UGA football coach retrieved cars after players' traffic arrests

Police reports show UGA football players Chris Cole Jr. and Darren Ikinnagbon were driving 105 mph and following "too closely" before their arrests in Athens.

Clayton County unveils new Arena at Southlake

Clayton County is preparing to open its new $117 million entertainment facility, The Arena at Southlake.

Megan Moroney’s surprise Athens show draws 7,000

Country music star Megan Moroney returned to her roots Monday night, surprising fans with a “9 Cities. 9 Days.” stop at Akins Ford Arena that drew more than 7,000 people and turned downtown Athens pink.

Georgia bills: school security, student speech, tax breaks for female products

Lawmakers at the Georgia State Capitol advanced a series of measures that could affect public school policy and consumer costs across the state.

Cobb female student makes history in HVAC competition

A junior at the Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy has made history in a statewide skilled trades competition.