Trump administration pushes ahead with border wall on tribal land

The Trump administration is advancing plans to build a border wall on a Native American reservation, proceeding with the project despite objections from tribal leadership.

Gwinnett DA sues Georgia over nonpartisan election law

Gwinnett County District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson has filed a lawsuit challenging a new Georgia law that makes several metro Atlanta county offices nonpartisan.

Trump to mark 25th observance of 9/11 at Pentagon instead of Ground Zero: Reports

President Donald Trump plans to mark the 25th observance of the Sept. 11 attacks at the Pentagon, while Vice President JD Vance is expected at Ground Zero.

Dolly Parton fans urging US Postal Service to honor her with a stamp

Dolly Parton sold over 100 million records and earned 11 Grammy Awards and 55 nominations during her decades-long career and was also an avid philanthropist. Fans on social media are urging the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to honor her with a stamp.

Gainesville man facing 132 child exploitation charges

A Gainesville man already being held without bond in a child sexual abuse case is now facing 132 additional charges after investigators searched electronic devices seized from his home.

Minnesota gunmen sentenced for deadly Georgia gang hit

Two Minnesota men pleaded guilty to gang-related charges stemming from a 2022 shooting in Snellville that killed one man and seriously injured another.

Athens police: No evidence rape occurred in downtown case

Athens-Clarke County police say they have found no evidence that a rape occurred in a downtown Athens case that initially began as a possible sexual assault investigation.

Hall County deputy on leave for making harassing phone calls

Hall County Sheriff's Office patrol deputy has been placed on paid administrative leave following his arrest on a misdemeanor charge.

Watch: Man shoots flamethrower at deputies serving eviction order

Wild bodycam video shows the moment deputies in Oklahoma City were met with a homemade flamethrower while trying to serve an eviction order. 

SNAP junk-food bans begin Aug. 31 in South Carolina and Sept. 1 in North Dakota - See other states with bans

South Carolina and North Dakota are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.

Would-be thieves target luxury clothing store in West Midtown

A luxury men's clothing store in West Midtown is cleaning up damage after would-be thieves tried to break into the business early Friday morning.

Georgia adopts fuel waiver aimed at lowering gas prices

Georgia is adopting a federal emergency fuel waiver designed to increase gasoline supplies and potentially lower prices at the pump.

Weekend lane closures planned on I-285 in Atlanta

Two left lanes of I-285 northbound and southbound will close on Atlanta's Westside Perimeter this weekend.

Bottoms targets health care, transparency in Georgia governor race

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms outlined several campaign priorities during an event in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward.

Gladys Knight cutting back on concerts after concerns on tour

Atlanta native Gladys Knight says she plans to perform fewer concerts as she enters a new phase of her life and career.

Things to do in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Aug. 28-30, 2026

From live music and outdoor movies to festivals, food and plenty of reasons to hit the road, there’s no shortage of things to do around metro Atlanta and North Georgia this weekend.

Recalled lettuce outbreak spreads to Georgia as national cases surge

Health officials added Georgia, Tennessee and Texas to a massive iceberg lettuce parasite outbreak that has sickened 11,458 nationwide.