Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of two teens in South Fulton, authorities say

Authorities in South Fulton have arrested a suspect in last week's fatal double shooting of two teenagers.

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Two teens killed in South Fulton shooting; police searching for suspect

Two teenagers were killed in a shooting Tuesday night in a South Fulton neighborhood, and police say they are searching for the person responsible.

• Mar 18

$900 million hospital plan targets healthcare desert in South Fulton

A $900 million plan for a new hospital in Union City could bring much-needed medical services to the community—if county commissioners give the green light this week.

• Mar 17

Trump legal fees fight heads to Georgia appeals court as Willis objects

A legal fight over millions of dollars in attorney fees tied to the dismissed Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump is now headed to the Georgia Court of Appeals.

• Mar 16

Mediation between Fulton County and U.S. government over election records fails

Fulton County's fight with the federal government over the FBI's seizure of voting records is over after an attempt to mediate the dispute ended in failure.

• Mar 16

Tires dumped in historic South Fulton cemetery sparks outrage

A sacred cemetery in South Fulton has been turned into a dumping ground after someone left more than 100 tires among the graves at Pleasant Hill Victory AME Church.

• Mar 10

Georgia GOP governor's race heats up as Jones, Jackson clash

Burt Jones and Rick Jackson are trading spurs over campaign spending, negative ads, and strategy as the Georgia GOP governor's race intensifies.

• Mar 10

Fani Willis fires back at critics, Pres. Trump after new court ruling

Fani Willis delivered a fiery defense of her office and her prosecution of President Trump Monday, speaking at an International Women's Day gathering at the Georgia State Capitol.

• Mar 10

Fulton Judge denies effort to withhold Trump election case pay, DA rebuffed

A Fulton County judge rejected the District Attorney's attempt to block payment to Donald Trump under a new Georgia law, marking a setback for prosecutors.

• Mar 10

Nonprofit opens Zion's Closet resource room to support students and families at Fulton County elementary school

Filling a need and providing basic resources for students! That's the goal for Love Beyond Walls, a non-profit meeting the needs of students who need clothes and access to computers at A. Phillip Randolph Elementary in Fulton County.

• Mar 6

Fulton County OKs plan to cut Rice Street jail population

Officials say expanded diversion programs, lower bonds, and court reminders could help ease overcrowding at the Fulton County Jail.

• Mar 5

Georgia SB 568 would change early voting rules and voting machines

Experts say the proposal builds on SB 202, the controversial law passed after President Donald Trump's 2020 election claims.

• Mar 4

Fulton Sheriff warns of texting scams claiming unpaid traffic citation fines

Officials say scammers are sending messages telling people to pay a fine or appear in court, but authorities warn the notices are fraudulent.

• Mar 3

Fulton hosts 19th Black History Film Fest celebrating culture, impact

The 19th annual Black History Film Festival highlights local culture, awards scholarships, and explores the economic contributions of Black filmmakers in Fulton County.

• Mar 1

Judge orders Fulton County, U.S. government into mediation over seized ballots

A judge has ordered Fulton County and the U.S. government to go into mediation over the FBI's recent seizure of hundreds of boxes of ballots and other records from the county's election hub.

• Feb 26

City of South Fulton to demolish Camelot Condominiums building 9

Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs calls the demolition "long overdue" as the city begins tearing down a building tied to deadly violence and repeated public safety concerns.

• Feb 25

South Fulton passes ban on ICE detention centers

The South Fulton City Council voted unanimously to prohibit ICE detention centers in South Fulton, joining a metro Atlanta movement to push back against federal immigration facility proposals in local communities.

• Feb 24

How an act of kindness inspired a Georgia nonprofit that's saving puppies

What started with an application to volunteer with Fulton County Animal Services turned into thousands of lives saved.

• Feb 23

Decatur letter carriers rally amid national NALC contract negotiations

As national contract talks continue in Washington, D.C., postal workers In the Atlanta area join a nationwide push for better pay, improved safety, and stronger workforce protections.

• Feb 22

In South Fulton, one woman's determination led her to the firehouse

A dream years in the making became reality this week as Ashley Fields officially joined the ranks of South Fulton Fire and Rescue, the very community she now calls home.

• Feb 20

Fulton County medical examiner investigating death of Jacksonville rapper Lil Poppa

The sudden death of a 25-year-old Jacksonville rapper known as Lil Poppa is now under investigation in metro Atlanta.

• Feb 19

Fulton County: FBI seizure of election records violated U.S. Constitution

In a motion, Fulton County officials described the search warrant used in the FBI search of its election hub was "unprecedented in American history."

• Feb 18

NAACP urges judge to block misuse of seized Fulton County voter data

The NAACP and allied groups are asking a judge to limit how the federal government uses voter data seized in an FBI raid near Atlanta.

• Feb 16

Georgia Democrats move to block ICE detention facilities in South Fulton

Georgia Democrats are launching a coordinated effort to prevent the expansion of ICE detention centers, introducing legislation and city resolutions to block new facilities in South Fulton and across the state.

• Feb 15

Nathan Wade does not appear to testify before Georgia Senate panel

Nathan Wade did not show up to testify in front of the Georgia Senate panel investigating his former boss and romantic partner, District Attorney Fani Wilis.

• Feb 13

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