State Forester lifts burn ban as South Georgia wildfires 90% contained

The State Forester lifted a 91-county wildfire burn ban Tuesday as conditions improve, though officials warn that seasonal restrictions still apply in metro Atlanta.

Kemp signs $36.6B Georgia budget with $300M spending freeze

Gov. Brian Kemp signed the state's Fiscal Year 2027 budget Tuesday in Atlanta, his final budget as Georgia Governor.

Georgia private school scholarship: Enrollment hits 7,600 statewide

The Georgia Promise Scholarship program has provided thousands of students with $6,500 for private education during its first year.

Wallet theft led to downtown Atlanta bus station shooting, 3 charged

Atlanta police arrested three men Tuesday morning after a wallet theft in downtown Atlanta near the Greyhound station and the Garnett MARTA station Atlanta led to a triple shooting.

Officer shoots armed man on Hull Road in Athens

The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting on Hull Road in Athens that left an armed man dead early Tuesday morning.

Hantavirus outbreak: Emory patient tests negative for Andes hantavirus

A patient being treated at Emory University Hospital after the MV Hondius cruise outbreak tested negative for the Andes strain of hantavirus.

Top 100 summer destinations amid rising travel costs

Which summer destinations offer the most bang for your buck? New data is revealing the top travel destinations amid rising costs.

'Ted Lasso' star Cristo Fernández signs professional contract with El Paso Locomotive FC

El Paso Locomotive FC has signed forward Cristo Fernández, the club announced Tuesday, completing a professional soccer comeback for the athlete and actor best known for his role in the television series "Ted Lasso."

Sen. Warnock joins fight against Fulton election subpoena

Sen. Raphael Warnock and Georgia Democrats are demanding answers from the Justice Department over a federal subpoena targeting Fulton County election workers.

East Point man disappears after leaving Target

An East Point family is pleading for help to find 20-year-old Derek Samuel who vanished nearly two weeks ago while shopping with friends.

Henry police seek assault victim in Ellenwood case, ask public for help

Henry County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who investigators say was physically assaulted in Ellenwood late last month.

Georgia gas prices fall as tax pause discussed by Trump

Drivers in Georgia are seeing some relief at the pump as gas prices continue to decline, while federal officials consider additional measures aimed at lowering fuel costs even further.

Hall shelter delays opening after parvovirus cases

The Hall County Animal Shelter confirmed multiple cases of parvovirus at the facility, prompting officials to quarantine animals and delay public access.

Woman found dead in Lake Chatuge identified, investigation underway

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a woman’s body was discovered in Lake Chatuge in Towns County over the weekend.