Atlanta Public Schools extends superintendent's contract through 2028
Atlanta Public Schools has extended Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson’s contract through July 2028 following a unanimous vote by the Board of Education.
Atlanta Public Schools has extended Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson’s contract through July 2028 following a unanimous vote by the Board of Education.
Georgia appeals court upholds ruling saying election officials must certify results
The ruling comes after a Republican member of the Fulton County Board of Elections refused to certify election results over what she claimed was a lack of access to election materials.
The ruling comes after a Republican member of the Fulton County Board of Elections refused to certify election results over what she claimed was a lack of access to election materials.
Republican Chris Carr raises $1.25M more for 2026 Georgia governor bid
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has raised another $1.25 million in his bid to be the Peach State's next governor.
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has raised another $1.25 million in his bid to be the Peach State's next governor.
Children rescued from hot car at Cumberland Mall; Snellville man charged
Officers say the little boy and girl were left alone in a car at the Cobb County while temperatures inside the vehicle reached up to 117 degrees.
Officers say the little boy and girl were left alone in a car at the Cobb County while temperatures inside the vehicle reached up to 117 degrees.
Lake Lanier boat explosion: Fast response by Hall County FD
The Hall County Fire Department said firefighters heard and saw the explosion from a nearby boat.
The Hall County Fire Department said firefighters heard and saw the explosion from a nearby boat.
'16 & Pregnant' star charged with involuntary manslaughter in Georgia
Former "16 & Pregnant" star Whitney Purvis is accused of supplying a drug combination that led to a Georgia man's fatal overdose.
Former "16 & Pregnant" star Whitney Purvis is accused of supplying a drug combination that led to a Georgia man's fatal overdose.
Naked woman taken into custody after SWAT standoff in Powder Springs
Nichole Simpson was involved in a SWAT standoff after refusing to surrender to police due to an outstanding warrant for aggravated assault.
Nichole Simpson was involved in a SWAT standoff after refusing to surrender to police due to an outstanding warrant for aggravated assault.
Griffin Police investigate deadly stabbing on Elles Way
A 37-year-old woman died from stab wounds despite medical aid attempts.
A 37-year-old woman died from stab wounds despite medical aid attempts.
Residents in Atlanta apartments without air after city sues owner
Some tenants at the embattled Fairburn-Gordon Apartments in Atlanta's Adamsville neighborhood say they still have no air conditioning.
Some tenants at the embattled Fairburn-Gordon Apartments in Atlanta's Adamsville neighborhood say they still have no air conditioning.
Atlanta City Council limits where vape shops can open
The new regulations begin immediately.
The new regulations begin immediately.
Repeat drug offender convicted on six charges, faces decades in federal prison
Dwan Maurice Hewlett was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for armed trafficking of fentanyl and other drugs, with no possibility of parole.
Dwan Maurice Hewlett was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for armed trafficking of fentanyl and other drugs, with no possibility of parole.
Carroll County man arrested for attempted abduction of 10-year-old girl
Nicholas Gosdin attempted to abduct a 10-year-old girl from her porch, but she escaped and alerted her family.
Nicholas Gosdin attempted to abduct a 10-year-old girl from her porch, but she escaped and alerted her family.
Armed ICE officers shut down kids' camp at LA's MacArthur Park. City leaders: 'Here's the truth'
A large federal enforcement sweep stalled children’s summer camp at MacArthur Park without any arrests. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and city council members say this display of force has raised urgent questions about how immigration enforcement affects communities—and they’re calling on cities nationwide to wake up, wise up, and stand up without panic.
A large federal enforcement sweep stalled children’s summer camp at MacArthur Park without any arrests. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and city council members say this display of force has raised urgent questions about how immigration enforcement affects communities—and they’re calling on cities nationwide to wake up, wise up, and stand up without panic.
Dr. Dean Burke appointed as new commissioner of Georgia's Department of Community Health
Dr. Dean Burke will become the next commissioner of Georgia’s Department of Community Health.
Dr. Dean Burke will become the next commissioner of Georgia’s Department of Community Health.
Midtown Atlanta faces road closures for sewer maintenance starting July
Both road closures are required for planned sewer infrastructure work in Midtown Atlanta.
Both road closures are required for planned sewer infrastructure work in Midtown Atlanta.
Major road closure: Ellsworth Industrial Blvd. NW shuts down for Beltline construction
Detours are set up to guide drivers around the closure, with specific routes for southbound and northbound traffic.
Detours are set up to guide drivers around the closure, with specific routes for southbound and northbound traffic.
Georgia gas prices drop: Relief at the pump as costs fall below $3
Georgia's average gas price for regular unleaded is $2.90 per gallon, down four cents from last week, and 42 cents lower than last year.
Georgia's average gas price for regular unleaded is $2.90 per gallon, down four cents from last week, and 42 cents lower than last year.
July 4th holiday on the water: DNR reports busy weekend for wardens
Sunday was a slower day for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources after a busy holiday weekend.
Sunday was a slower day for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources after a busy holiday weekend.
Texas flooding: At least 104 people dead, 10 girls still missing
The death toll from the July 4th weekend flooding in Central Texas stands at 104. Kerr County is reporting 84 deaths with at least 10 girls from Camp Mystic still missing.
The death toll from the July 4th weekend flooding in Central Texas stands at 104. Kerr County is reporting 84 deaths with at least 10 girls from Camp Mystic still missing.
Battery fire forces emergency landing of Delta Flight 1334 in Southwest Florida
A battery fire onboard prompted Delta Air Lines flight 1334 to make an emergency landing in Southwest Florida, with no injuries reported among the 191 aboard.
A battery fire onboard prompted Delta Air Lines flight 1334 to make an emergency landing in Southwest Florida, with no injuries reported among the 191 aboard.