Woman killed on Memorial Day after speeding driver fleeing Georgia troopers crashes at gas station, officials say

A deadly crash in Fulton County on Memorial Day left one woman dead and several others injured after a police pursuit ended in a gas station parking lot.

• May 26

Ahead of FIFA World Cup, Atlanta rolls out new wayfinding signs to help residents and visitors navigate downtown

A new pedestrian wayfinding system is being installed in downtown Atlanta as city officials roll out updated signage designed to help residents and visitors navigate the city more easily on foot.

• May 26

Sen. Jon Ossoff, Keisha Lance Bottoms to campaign together at Atlanta rally Sunday

Jon Ossoff is set to hold a rally in Atlanta on Sunday as he officially launches the first major event of his re-election campaign following Georgia's May 19 primary.

• May 26

Moderate flooding threatens Fulton and Forsyth counties; Big Creek hits highest levels since 2020

Moderate flooding continues to impact parts of Fulton and Forsyth this morning, prompting officials to issue warnings for local residents and drivers as water levels reach historic highs.

• May 26

Late Georgia Congressman David Scott to be honored with marker in Stockbridge

The Henry County Board of Commissioners is set to honor the legacy of David Scott with a special honorary marker ceremony Tuesday in Stockbridge.

• May 26

Atlanta flood, drought, sewage overflow blamed for Chattahoochee fish kill

Experts blame a combination of drought, pollution, and sewage runoff for the 20-mile fish kill, raising concerns for the local environment, economy, and climate change impacts.

• May 25

Lindsie Chrisley arrested in Cherokee County for DUI, reckless driving, sheriff says

The daughter of reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley was arrested in Cherokee County over the weekend on multiple traffic charges.

• May 25

AOC questions EPA on Morgan County water as Meta defends data center

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questioned EPA officials about Morgan County water complaints near a Georgia data center, while Meta says an independent study found no link to its operations.

• May 28

Trump policy may force Georgia visa holders to leave before green card bid

A new USCIS policy limiting Adjustment of Status applications inside the U.S. is raising concerns among immigration attorneys and temporary visa holders across metro Atlanta.

• May 25

Gwinnett County woman charged with murder after body found at home

Authorities say a neighbor reported finding the body of a 44-year-old woman at the home on Wilkerson Way on Sunday morning.

• May 25

9 dead in crashes across Georgia during Memorial Day weekend, GSP says

So far, nine people have died in crashes across Georgia during the busy Memorial Day weekend travel period, data from the Georgia State Patrol reveals.

• May 25

Metro Atlanta lawn care company feeling impact of high gas prices

The owner of lawn care company Cut Like A Girl estimates she's spending hundreds of dollars a day on gas for her equipment and trucks.

• May 25

High-speed chase ends with driver jumping into Georgia lake, police say

A high-speed chase ended with a driver jumping into a Georgia's Lake Hartwell to try to get away from officers, police say.

• May 25

Volunteers honor fallen heroes at Georgia National Cemetery for Memorial Day

Volunteers placed commemorative tokens at Georgia National Cemetery as part of a nationwide effort to honor fallen service members.

• May 25

Ossoff opens South DeKalb office as Georgia Dems launch 2026 push

Sen. Jon Ossoff opened Georgia Democrats' first 2026 campaign office, signaling an early push as Georgia GOP faces runoffs.

• May 24

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