After dogs shot dead in California, activists push for oversight at rescue shelters

An attorney said that 138 carcasses have been exhumed from Miranda's Rescue in Humboldt County. The Sheriff's Office estimates roughly 725 dogs are missing, a tally reflecting data from 2025 to 2026 alone.

Thieves smash front door of Midtown Atlanta restaurant

A Midtown Atlanta restaurant was burglarized early Wednesday morning after thieves smashed the front door and made off with alcohol, according to the Atlanta Police Department.

Dolly Parton never forgot her roots — or the people she loved

Dolly Parton's childhood in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains remained central to her identity, music and philanthropy throughout her life.

Atlanta Beltline stabbing: Suspect's family apologizes, wants reform

The family of Johnathan Hamby, the man accused of killing Ramon Harris on the Atlanta Beltline, has issued an anonymous public apology to Harris' family and the Atlanta community.

Georgia weather shifts back to heat, humidity and storms

The brief break from Georgia's typical late-August humidity is coming to an end as muggy air, daily thunderstorm chances and temperatures around 90 degrees return to the forecast.

Georgia education updates: 3-year degrees, scholarship lawsuit

Changes to bachelor's degree requirements at Georgia's public universities and a legal challenge involving the state's Promise Scholarship program are among the latest developments in education across Georgia.

Why a North Georgia town meant so much to Dolly Parton

North Georgia fans and locals gathered in Ringgold to lay flowers at a mural for country music icon Dolly Parton.

Petition seeks path to dissolve City of Mableton

A Mableton resident has launched a petition calling on Georgia lawmakers to explore legislation that could dissolve the city.

Small earthquake hits northwest Georgia

A minor 2.1 magnitude earthquake shook parts of northwest Georgia early Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Trial delayed again for Florida teen accused of killing stepsister on Carnival cruise

The federal murder trial for Timothy Hudson, accused of killing his stepsister aboard a Carnival cruise ship, has been delayed for a second time to now take place on Nov. 2.

Georgia lawmaker seeks balance between Flock camera benefits, misuse

Georgia state lawmakers are stepping in to balance the law enforcement benefits of Flock license plate readers with growing concerns over personal privacy and system misuse.

Washington Post ordered to reinstate columnist fired over Charlie Kirk post

An arbitrator ordered The Washington Post to reinstate an opinion writer terminated over social media posts following the death of Charlie Kirk.

DeKalb County delays camping ban after tense board debate

DeKalb County commissioners voted unanimously to defer a proposed unauthorized camping ordinance for 30 days during a meeting in Decatur.