Overstreet announces 2026 Atlanta City Council committee leadership

Atlanta City Council President Marci Collier Overstreet announced new committee chairs for 2026, including leadership roles for Andrea Boone, Dustin Hillis, and Mary Norwood.

Henry County weighs new rules for data centers after public hearing

Henry County Commissioners are considering a new data center ordinance that would enforce 1,000-foot residential setbacks and strict noise and water usage limits.

Man charged with murdering teen after self-defense claims

Atlanta police have charged 24-year-old Kevin Veasey with murder in the shooting of a 15-year-old, despite initial claims of self-defense.

Man charged with killing woman celebrating birthday in DeKalb County

A Norcross man has been arrested and charged with murder in the October shooting death of Kinaya Hightower at a DeKalb County gas station.

Man arrested for allegedly setting fire to Canton park restrooms

A Canton man faces three counts of first-degree arson after police say he set fires inside restrooms at Heritage Park and Etowah River Park.

15-time felon sentenced on federal charges after Atlanta park standoff

Atlanta felon Quartez Rashad Goodman was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison following an armed robbery on the Beltline and a shooting at D.H. Stanton Park.

Police probe deadly afternoon shooting on E. Wesley Chapel Way

DeKalb County police are investigating a fatal afternoon shooting on E. Wesley Chapel Way where the motive and suspect remain unknown.

North Carolina teacher killed by home intruder while on phone with 911, police say

A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and felony burglary in the killing of a North Carolina teacher who was attacked inside her home while calling 911.

Eats restaurant to reopen in West End

Popular Atlanta comfort food staple EATS is reopening in March 2026 at Wild Heaven Beer in the West End after closing its Ponce location last year.

Special election called to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has called a special election for March 10 to fill the 14th Congressional District seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Man pleads guilty to threatening Georgia ICE agent's wife online

A New York man pleaded guilty to threatening a Georgia ICE agent’s wife online after a video identifying the couple was posted to Instagram, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.