Republican Leland Olinger says he wants to be next GA governor

Republican Leland Olinger announces bid for governor, pledging to fix what he calls a “broken system” and help struggling families.

'The Wire' actor's son reunites with firefighters who saved his life after tornado

“The Wire" actor Tray Chaney and his son, Malachi, say they will be forever grateful to the brave firefighters who helped save the teen's life after a tornado demolished their Georgia home.

CDC shooting: 150 windows pierced by bullets, employees fear recognition

The gunman who attacked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta on Friday fired more than 180 shots, shattering about 150 windows — including some “blast-resistant” glass.

DeKalb County parents concerned over elementary school recess cuts

When DeKalb County elementary students returned to class last week, some kids saw that their recess time had been cut to 15 minutes a day to make room for more academic instruction.

Gunman on the run after deadly shooting, car crash in SE Atlanta

Atlanta police believe the suspect took the victim's car and crashed it just blocks away from where the deadly shooting took place.

Tucker bans new drive-thru restaurants | What you need to know

Tucker City Council permanently bans new drive-through restaurants in key districts, replacing a temporary moratorium.

Georgia hemp businesses sue over new restrictions

A group of Georgia hemp businesses is suing to block Senate Bill 494, arguing that new state restrictions on certain hemp products conflict with federal law and are causing significant financial harm.

Mahendra Patel wants an apology after kidnapping charges dropped

A Cobb County man said his life was turned upside-down when he was falsely accused of trying to kidnap a toddler while inside a Walmart.

CDC union urges stronger protections after shooting attack

The CDC union is calling for enhanced security measures following a shooting incident at the main campus on Friday.

Live updates: Explosion at US Steel plant near Pittsburgh kills 2, injures 10

Two people are dead and 10 others injured after an explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works near Pittsburgh. The recovery operation has ended, and the cause is under investigation.

Six Flags CEO Richard Zimmerman to step down by end of 2025

Six Flags Entertainment Corp. announced that President and CEO Richard A. Zimmerman will step down by the end of 2025.

McBath offers condolences in CDC shooting

Rep. Lucy McBath expressed condolences for the DeKalb County police officer killed in the attack and emphasized her ongoing commitment.

Trump endorses Burt Jones in Georgia's 2026 governor race

The race for Georgia's governor in 2026 is heating up, with President Donald Trump throwing his support behind Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.

Fulton County launches pilot program to reimburse childcare costs for employees

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a six-month pilot program to reimburse childcare costs for up to 100 county employees.

Douglas County property tax increase receives strong criticism

Residents are unhappy after the Douglas County county administration recommended a 31% millage rate increase for 2025.