Georgia Republican Barry Loudermilk won't seek reelection to US House
Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk says he won't seek reelection this year.
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Former South Fulton Mayor pleads guilty to misdemeanor trespass
Khalid Kamau, former mayor of South Fulton, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminal trespass in a 2023 incident, allowing him to avoid a felony charge and resulting in probation, community service, and a fine.
Atlanta entrepreneur opens doors for youth of color in electrical trades
Through internships and mentorship, Tonya Hicks is helping young people of color access careers in the electrical industry, breaking barriers in a field where women and minorities are underrepresented.
Marietta 5-year-old pronounced dead, parental abuse investigation underway
Police say a five-year-old Marietta boy died after being found unresponsive at home, prompting a criminal investigation that led to both parents being charged with multiple felonies.
Atlanta, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper reach settlement over pollution
A years-long lawsuit over Atlanta's largest wastewater treatment facility has ended with a settlement and a cleaner Chattahoochee River, officials say.
Middle-schooler attacks students, adult at Fulton County elementary school
Authorities say the former Heards Ferry Elementary School student entered the school's playground and attacked multiple children and a staff member.
Massive Georgia drug bust leads to 55 arrests in fentanyl, cocaine and meth trafficking case, FBI says
Federal and local law enforcement agencies carried out a sweeping takedown across Georgia and several other states, arresting nearly all of the suspects named in a major drug trafficking case centered in Glynn County and on St. Simons Island.
Millions of Americans face higher utility bills after rate hike approvals
Over 50 million Americans will face higher utility costs as a result of rate hikes approved in 2025, according to PowerLines.
Lil John's son, DJ Young Slade, missing after leaving Georgia home
DJ Young Slade, the son of rapper Lil Jon, has been missing for more than a day after leaving his Georgia home on foot without his phone.
Fulton County asks judge to return 2020 election records seized by FBI
Fulton County officials moved Wednesday to regain control of thousands of 2020 election records seized by federal agents last week.