Ex-Edison clerk used city card for Amazon purchases, dog treats, feds say
A former city clerk in southwest Georgia admitted using a government credit card to pay for personal items, including restaurant meals, dog treats and designer clothing.
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Father of Apalachee High School shooter files motion for new trial
Colin Gray, the father convicted for his role in the deadly shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, is asking for a new trial.
Georgia woman accused of throwing kittens out of moving vehicle
A witness says she saw the Georgia woman throwing multiple kittens out of the moving car onto the busy Brookhaven road. One of the animals was later found dead.
Suspect in deadly Georgia shooting caught with guns, drugs in North Carolina
A man wanted for the 2025 murder of an 18-year-old in Georgia has been taken into custody in North Carolina, police say.
RFK Jr. to pay tribute to fallen DeKalb officer during CDC visit Friday
Federal and Emory University officials will honor DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose one year after he was killed while responding to the attack outside the CDC's Atlanta headquarters.
Rockdale County's boil water advisory lifted days after water main break
A boil water advisory that was in place for days for many Rockdale County residents and businesses has now been lifted.
Atlanta police sergeant turns herself in on family violence battery charge
An Atlanta police sergeant turned herself in after she was charged in an off-duty domestic violence case.
July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs
Friday's jobs report showed employers shed jobs last month, rather than adding 95,000 new hires that had been forecast by economists.
Former Fulton County attorney turns hobby into the Atlanta Quilt Festival
Former Fulton County attorney O.V. Brantley found healing through quilting and built a festival celebrating Black history.
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Acuña hits 2 home runs as Braves sweep Marlins for 8th straight win
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit two home runs, including one assisted by Miami's defense, and Matt Olson added a blast as the Atlanta Braves beat the Marlins 11-3 to complete a three-game sweep.
Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard make history with Team USA selections
Atlanta Dream all-stars Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard have been selected to be a part of Team USA in the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup.
Rhyne Howard, Dream find their shooting touch in 96-82 win over Mercury
Rhyne Howard broke out of her shooting slump, while Jordin Canada made history in the Dream's 96-82 win.
Braves win 7th game in a row, 4-1 over the Marlins
Bryce Elder pitched one-hit ball over seven innings, Drake Baldwin drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves won their season-high seventh in a row, beating the Miami Marlins 4-1.
Falcons linebacker Jalon Walker to miss 2026 season after tearing ACL
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jalon Walker will be out for the 2026 season after injuring his left ACL during training camp, the team has confirmed.
Atlanta Braves beat Miami Marlins 4-2
Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley hit home runs and the Atlanta Braves extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.
GHSA moves basketball finals from Macon to Atlanta
Georgia's high school basketball championship games are moving to Atlanta.
Report: Falcons make Bijan Robinson highest-paid running back in NFL history
The Atlanta Falcons have locked up one of the NFL's brightest young stars.
Aces spoil Dream's Barbie Game Day behind Jackie Young's triple-double
Jackie Young recorded a triple-double as the Aces handed the Dream a 109-87 loss despite Angel Reese's 20th double-double.
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Atlanta weather heats up as pop-up storms linger into the weekend
Metro Atlanta faces a 30% to 40% chance of scattered storms Friday afternoon before rain tapers off at night. Spotty storms and highs in the low 90s will continue through the weekend.
Atlanta weekend forecast brings heat and scattered rain chances
Atlanta could see isolated storms Friday before rain chances rise to 40% Saturday. Highs will reach the low 90s, but much of the weekend should remain dry.
Atlanta’s Urban Grind blends coffee, poetry and community
Urban Grind is celebrating 20 years with two new locations and a Brew Box experience, building on its mission to connect Atlantans through coffee, art and open-mic performances.
Georgia honors fallen Army 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan
Army 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan will be buried with military honors after he was killed in an Iranian strike in Jordan. The public is invited to line part of the procession route in Canton.
Download with Damez: Ne-Yo lawsuit, Usher’s ATL home and lemon pepper pound cake
This week’s trending stories include a dog-bite lawsuit involving Ne-Yo, a look inside Usher’s Atlanta home, Bijan Robinson-inspired rice art and an Atlanta bakery’s viral lemon pepper pound cake.
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See 2026 Georgia primary runoff election results from key local races
Tuesday's runoffs in Georgia saw major some upsets in races that will determine who will be on the ballot in November.
Republicans back Ossoff in Georgia Senate race as Collins faces scrutiny
Former Republican Sen. Jeff Flake and two Georgia Republican mayors have endorsed Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
America's 1st Black U.S. AG turns his attention to Georgia midterms
As battles over congressional maps reshape the political landscape across the South, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder throws his support behind dozens of Democratic candidates in Georgia.
White House levels new allegation that China swept up voter data
The Trump administration on Thursday reiterated its view that China's alleged efforts to collect millions of American voter registration files constituted election interference.
AP: Marcye Scott, Everton Blair head to runoff
Marcye Scott and Everton Blair are advancing to a runoff in Georgia's 13th Congressional District special election, formerly represented by Rep. David Scott.
Lawmakers named to committee examining how Georgia counts votes
Georgia lawmakers have banned the use of QR codes in the state's elections, but they haven't figured out a replacement method.
Voting begins in Georgia's 13th Congressional District special election
Candidates are vying to serve the rest of Rep. David Scott's term after the longtime lawmaker's death in April.
UGA historian argues for proportional representation in elections
Renowned historian James C. Cobb told CBS News Atlanta why he joined 500+ scholars urging Congress to rethink winner-take-all elections after SCOTUS's Callais ruling.
Trump's Georgia visit draws crowds of supporters and critics
President Trump's stop in Cobb County drew both enthusiastic supporters and vocal critics, highlighting Georgia's significance in the 2026 election.