Georgia House bill could soon change the state's official flower
Georgia's current state flower, the Cherokee rose, is not actually native to the state and has been designated an invasive species.
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Georgia's current state flower, the Cherokee rose, is not actually native to the state and has been designated an invasive species.
Authorities say the disturbing act happened last year during the middle of the day in Atlantic Station's parking deck.
Hundreds of students across metro Atlanta have already walked out of class this week, and with more demonstrations planned, several Georgia school districts are now speaking out.
An assistant principal at a Cherokee County elementary school was arrested this month on a shoplifting charge after investigators said she repeatedly stole merchandise from a Walmart in Woodstock over two months.
The 2001 killing of Tara Louise Baker remained an unsolved cold case for more than 20 years. Now the man charged with her murder is going to trial.
Plumbers and HVAC technicians are seeing a spike in emergency calls as freezing weather hits Georgia.
A frequent critic of Georgia Power who was arrested in October for allegedly taking a notebook labeled "Georgia Power Trade Secrets" will not be prosecuted.
Crews and the National Guard continue clearing debris and repairing damage in hard-hit White and Habersham Counties, as locals reflect on lessons learned and the resilience of their communities.
Kevin Stefanski said he is "beyond thrilled" to be the Falcons' new head coach, calling Atlanta the place he wanted to be and a city that pulled him in from the very start.
Metro Atlanta bus riders will get a firsthand look at major changes coming to the city's transit system as MARTA prepares to launch its NextGen Bus Network this spring.
A high-speed police chase in Fayette County ended in a rollover crash last Friday afternoon, leaving a 17-year-old boy suffering minor injuries. Officials say the teen is now facing multiple felony and traffic charges.
Residents reported hearing an explosion near a busy Midtown intersection Monday night, prompting a response from Atlanta Fire Rescue crews who later found and extinguished a small underground fire that knocked out power to thousands of customers.
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock traveled to Minneapolis on Tuesday to visit memorials for Alex Pretti and Renee Good and to meet with faith leaders in the city.
With temperatures plunging below freezing tonight, warming centers across Metro Atlanta open their doors to offer safe shelter to those in need.
Georgia drivers are urged to give themselves extra time Tuesday morning and to watch closely for black ice, even on roads that appeared clear during the day.