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.

Man sentenced in fatal Gwinnett extended-stay hotel shooting

Hugh Donovan Forman will spend his life in prison after being convicted this week of fatally shooting a man at a Gwinnett County extended-stay hotel in 2024.

Concord Crossing residents working to recover following deadly fire

Residents who survived a fatal fire at the Concord Crossing apartments returned to the damaged building Tuesday to look through the burned remains of their possessions.

Temple woman charged in stolen school bus 'joyride'

Allison Marie Lynes was arrested after community members recognized her from viral surveillance footage of the bus theft.

High Museum of Art COO Brady Lum resigns after $600K stolen; FBI investigating

High Museum of Art COO Brady Lum has reportedly resigned after being placed on administrative leave while the museum investigates how $600,000 went missing. 

Jackson parents jailed after 4-year-old overdoses on cocaine

Deputies have charged two people after their four-year-old child overdosed on cocaine, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

Strong winds fuel Athens house fire; 2 displaced

Strong winds fueled an Athens house fire, which spread and sparked secondary fires on neighboring structures Monday afternoon, fire officials said.

Vigil held for young man found dead in Marietta's Fair Oaks Park

A nonprofit held a prayer vigil for 21-year-old Kyle Bassinga, found dead last week at Fair Oaks Park in Marietta.

Man killed in stabbing at Marietta mobile home park

A Smyrna man is dead and a suspect is in custody after a stabbing early Sunday at a Marietta mobile home park, Cobb County police said.

Shaky Knees tickets presale happening this week

Shaky Knees has announced its lineup for the 2026 concert in Piedmont Park, bringing big names to the 13th edition of the festival.

CDC's principal deputy director Ralph Abraham stepping down

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday that Dr. Ralph Abraham has resigned as principal deputy director, effective immediately.