Cobb County gets $10M+ for safety, drone tech ahead of FIFA World Cup

Cobb County has secured more than $10 million in federal grants to boost security and drone detection ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

• Apr 7

Georgia lawmakers pass bill expanding care for sickle cell disease patients

HB 334 heads to Gov. Kemp's desk, aiming to align Medicaid coverage for sickle cell and address disparities impacting Black communities most.

• Apr 7

Rockdale Emergency Relief feeds hundreds of kids during Spring Break

While school is out for spring break, many Georgia families face food insecurity without access to school meals.

• Apr 7

AI in Georgia courts sparks concern after prosecutor cites fake cases

As artificial intelligence quietly makes its way into courtrooms nationwide, a Georgia case involving fabricated legal citations highlights the risks — and the stakes — for justice.

• Apr 7

Some income-based apartments along Atlanta Beltline rent for under $100 a month, officials say

The Atlanta Beltline Inc. says it is ahead of schedule in its effort to bring more affordable housing to communities along the popular trail.

• Apr 7

Floyd County approves $520,000 plan to stabilize historic courthouse damaged by fire

Floyd County leaders have approved a plan to stabilize the county's historic courthouse following a fire that caused significant damage to the downtown building.

• Apr 7

Offset recovering after shooting; rapper Lil Tjay detained, charged

Rapper Offset is recovering after a shooting at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, where Lil Tjay was among two people detained and later charged.

• Apr 7

50-year-old dies after shooting during argument in DeKalb County, found on I-285

A 50-year-old man has died after being shot during an argument in DeKalb County early Tuesday morning, officials confirmed.

• Apr 7

Ex-officer convicted of taking bribes to sneak meth into Atlanta prison through secret passage

A former correctional officer at U.S. Penitentiary Atlanta has been convicted of taking bribes to help smuggle drugs and other contraband into the facility, federal prosecutors said.

• Apr 7

Entrepreneur transforms former Bally Total Fitness in Tucker into performing arts venue

A former Bally Total Fitness that sat empty for nearly two decades has been transformed into a 1,200-seat performing arts venue.

• Apr 7

Georgia 14th District runoff election: What voters need to know before heading to the polls

Voters across northwest Georgia are heading to the polls Tuesday to decide who will represent them in Congress in a closely watched runoff election for the 14th Congressional District seat.

• Apr 7

Offset shot at Hard Rock Casino in Florida; Atlanta rapper stable, rep says

Atlanta-born rapper Offset is hospitalized after a shooting at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, just outside Miami, police and his representative say.

• Apr 7

3 Georgia teens die in fiery crash on Highway 65 in Florida

Authorities say the victims, all from Georgia, died after a crash sparked a fire along a Florida highway, prompting a major road closure.

• Apr 7

Atlanta mom turns loss into hope, helping kids heal from gun violence

After losing her son to gun violence, Charmaine Brown founded Jared's Heart of Success to guide Atlanta youth away from danger and toward brighter futures.

• Apr 6

Golf's biggest stage: The Masters returns to Augusta National

All eyes are on Augusta as the world's top golfers compete for the iconic green jacket at the 90th Masters Tournament.

• Apr 6

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