The Mavericks frontman Raul Malo dies at age 60

Mavericks frontman Raul Malo dies at 60 after a public cancer battle. Here’s what we know.

Drone drops steak, crab legs — and a side of contraband to SC prison

Authorities in South Carolina intercepted a drone that attempted to drop an illicit Thanksgiving feast into Lee Correctional Institution.

Rapper Erica Banks arrested again in metro Atlanta, this time for drugs

“Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" cast member Erica Breaux arrested after police found drugs inside a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop.

Judge orders ICE release of immigrant with ties to Karoline Leavitt

A Brazilian woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be released from immigrant detention while she fights potential deportation.

Ghislaine Maxwell case: Judge grants request to unseal case records

A federal judge says the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein.

Georgia residents staying alive longer, CDC reports

Georgia has seen an increase of more than a year in life expectancy based on newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Secretary of State Raffensperger challenges state fundraising laws

Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is challenging current campaign finance rules as he seeks the Republican nomination for governor.

King family disappointed in new National Park fee rules

The family of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is responding to upcoming changes in federal park admission rules that will remove free access on both MLK Day and Juneteenth.

Community invited to forum tonight about proposed Ellenwood data center

DeKalb County residents are being invited to a community forum tonight to learn about and weigh in on a proposed one-million-square-foot data center planned for the Ellenwood area.

Judge allows open-meetings case against Barrow County to proceed

A judge has ruled that there is enough evidence to pursue an open-meetings complaint tied to a Barrow County Board of Commissioners meeting this summer.

Fulton County unveils new historical exhibit, seals time capsule

Fulton County Probate Court unveiled a new historical exhibit titled “Through the Years" and held a time capsule sealing ceremony on Monday.

2026 Georgia election races to watch | List of candidates

There are several races in the 2026 election that are expected to draw attention. This is a running list of candidates.

Sen. John F. Kennedy resigns to campaign full time for lt. governor

Republican State Senator John F. Kennedy has resigned his seat in the Georgia Senate as he shifts full time to his campaign for lieutenant governor, according to a press release.