Argument leads to deadly shooting at Douglas County bar

Chauncey Dashon has been charged with murder after a shooting at Marlene's Bar in Douglas County left Jack Dewayne Shanks Jr. dead and several others injured.

Mark Kelly sues Pete Hegseth after being censured for 'illegal orders' video

U.S. Senator Mark Kelly announced on Monday he has filed a lawsuit after being censured by Pete Hegseth for his participation in a social media video where he and other lawmakers called on troops to "refuse illegal orders."

Morris Brown College President Kevin James fired by board

orris Brown College President Kevin James was abruptly fired on Monday. James, who led the school's accreditation restoration, claims the board provided no cause.

Georgia legislators return to tackle high cost of living, foster care

Georgia's 2026 legislative session begins with a focus on a $85M foster care shortfall, property tax reform, and a GOP plan to eliminate state income tax.

Fulton County judge allows tracking data in spa shooting trial

A Fulton County judge ruled that police legally used a tracking app provided by Robert Aaron Long's parents to capture the 2021 Atlanta spa shooting suspect.

Atlanta pharmacies, hospitals under strain as 'super flu' spreads

Georgia flu activity reaches "very high" levels as a new H3N2 variant, subclade K, drives up hospitalizations and demand for Tamiflu in metro Atlanta.

Bill introduced to make Greenland 51st state

Rep. Randy Fine, who introduced the bill on Monday, said he wants the U.S. to acquire Greenland voluntarily.

3 convicted in metro-Atlanta drug trafficking operation

Three men have been convicted for their roles in a drug trafficking operation based in Fulton County.

Georgia confirms first measles case of 2026 in traveling infant

Georgia health officials confirmed the state's first measles case of 2026 in an infant who had recently traveled abroad and was too young for the standard vaccine.

Man turns himself in for fatal Bishop Street shooting in November

A man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred late last year on Bishop Street in Atlanta, authorities said.

Shooting victim in Snellville identified, man arrested for murder

Police have identified the victim and charged a suspect in a deadly shooting in unincorporated Snellville, authorities said Monday.

Lego reveals Pokémon sets for first time ever

Lego and Pokémon have unveiled their first Lego Pokémon sets, featuring Pikachu and more. Here’s when and how fans can buy them.

Macy's to close Northlake Mall store in national realignment

The Northlake Mall Macy’s is among 14 nationwide locations closing as part of a multi-year "Bold New Chapter" turnaround plan.