Gwinnett man finishes 100-mile run to honor friend with rare genetic disorder

Gwinnett County runner Holden Cammarata is attempting a 100-mile run at Little Mulberry Park to honor his friend with Williams syndrome and raise awareness and support for the rare genetic disorder.

Georgia Power seeks $16B expansion to add 10 gigawatts to grid

Georgia Power is seeking approval for a $16B expansion to add 10 gigawatts to the state grid, arguing it will stabilize rates as data center demand grows — but customers and advocates question the long-term costs.

Man shot by own gun after Cobb County police stop, officials say

Cobb County police say a man accidentally shot himself with his own gun while fleeing during an arrest attempt in a parking garage on Cobb Parkway.

Georgia civil rights icon Joe Beasley dies at 88, NAACP says

Civil rights activist Joe Beasley, celebrated for decades of advocacy in Georgia and around the world, has died at age 88, the Georgia NAACP announced.

Person arrested after 'suspicious' fire at abandoned Atlanta bank

Firefighters quickly knocked down a suspicious fire at a vacant building on Lakewood Avenue in southeast Atlanta early Wednesday evening. One person was detained.

Heavy police presence shuts down Redwing Circle during warrant operation

Authorities have released only limited details about the execution of several arrest warrants along Redwing Circle near Interstate 285.

Newton County woman gets life sentence in murder of paralyzed man

A woman found guilty of murdering and concealing the death of a paralyzed Newton County man will spend the rest of her life behind bars.

Brunswick wins appeal as GHSA lifts player penalties

GHSA overturned 39 Brunswick suspensions and reduced the program’s probation to a severe warning.