DeKalb County discusses data centers at town hall

The debate over the impact of data centers in DeKalb County is intensifying as local leaders, residents, and industry representatives gathered for a town hall meeting in Decatur to discuss the issue.

Spalding County inmate escapes work detail, sparking manhunt

Spalding County deputies are searching for inmate Justin Scott Woodruff after he walked away from a work detail Wednesday.

Fulton County Jail 'beyond an emergency,' sheriff say

Sheriff Patrick Labat says the Rice Street Jail’s conditions are “beyond an emergency" and need major staffing and resources.

Ex-board member on Horton: 'We knew about former bankruptcies,' possible indictments

Dr. Joyce Morley says DeKalb’s school board made the right decision accepting Dr. Devon Horton’s resignation but argues it should take effect immediately.

Woman left stranded at Hartsfield-Jackson after costly parking mistake get car back

A Cherokee County woman says her car, which had been stuck at the world’s busiest airport for months after a parking mix-up turned into an expensive bill, has finally gotten it back.

Government shutdown threatens Atlanta’s innovation economy

In week two of the federal government shutdown, agencies say most new research funding is on hold, a freeze that could slow innovation in Atlanta and beyond.

2 Furkids cats missing after vehicle totaled in I-85 multivehicle crash

Two cats from Furkids Animal Rescue remain missing after a deadly six-vehicle crash on I-85 in Jackson County that destroyed the shelter’s transport van and injured its driver.

Navy brings real-world experience to McDonough students through new technology

The U.S. Navy brought the experience of serving on an aircraft carrier to McDonough this week, using cutting-edge mixed-reality technology to give local students a hands-on look at Navy careers.

These states are most affected by government shutdown, analysis shows

A study shows the ongoing government shutdown is hitting the District of Columbia, Hawaii, and New Mexico, particularly hard due to the large number of federal workers and federal government contracts.

Missing Cobb woman’s boyfriend admits to killing, burying her, police say

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with his girlfriend's murder, days after she was reported missing in Cobb County, police said.

California's 'Bitcoin Jesus' pays $50M in tax evasion case

A California cryptocurrency investor nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus" has paid nearly $50 million to resolve a federal tax evasion indictment without having to admit he committed a crime.