Dekalb commissioner seeks LGBTQ+ police liaison and hate-crime training

A DeKalb County commissioner has introduced a resolution aimed at strengthening ties between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community.

Stone Mountain mayoral drama: City council votes to remove mayor

Stone Mountain city council has reportedly voted to start the process of removing Mayor Beverly Jones following allegations she improperly took control of city bank accounts.

Sarah Grace Patrick: Reaction to bond denial, grand jury indictment

Teen suspect Sarah Grace Patrick has been indicted on eight counts — including malice murder and felony murder — in the February shooting deaths of her mother and stepfather in Carroll County.

Fulton County launches program to help seniors avoid online scams

As online scams continue to rise, Fulton County has launched a new free program aimed at protecting its most vulnerable residents.

Family of slain Clark Atlanta grad suing college where she was killed

The family of a Clark Atlanta graduate killed in what police say was a targeted shooting at the college where she worked are filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the university.

Cobb County cadets honored for heroic response after car crash

Officials in Cobb County are honoring two young public safety cadets who helped the victims of a car crash during a scary situation.

Mike Collins officially kicks off senate bid with Butts County rally

Rep. Mike Collins officially launched his U.S. Senate campaign with a rally in Butts County on Tuesday night, aiming to unseat Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in next year’s election.

Woman, teen charged in deadly west Atlanta shooting

A teenager and a woman have been charged in a deadly shooting from June 28 in which a man was shot multiple times.

Theme park ride breakdowns have lawmakers ready to step in

An Ohio lawmaker introduced a bill requiring Cedar Point and Kings Island to provide real-time ride status updates after a string of breakdowns left passengers stranded.

Woman's smiling mugshot goes viral after alleged $12K car vandalism spree against ex

The smiling mugshot of a Kentucky woman who claimed she was "stressed out" when she allegedly caused five-figures in damage to her ex-boyfriend's car has gone viral.

Committee on eliminating Georgia's income tax holding 1st meeting

A group of Georgia senators looking to eliminate the state income tax held its first meeting to start working on their proposal.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens files re-election paperwork at City Hall

Mayor Andre Dickens officially launched his bid for a second term Tuesday, filing re-election paperwork at City Hall while flanked by enthusiastic supporters, his mother and his sister.

Sarah Grace Patrick: No bond, judge believes teen could be flight risk

A bond hearing was held for a Carroll County 17-year-old accused of murdering her mother and stepfather at their home earlier this year.