Fulton County approves $1.3 million airport upgrade project
Fulton County leaders are fast-tracking improvements at Fulton County Airport ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
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Fulton County leaders are fast-tracking improvements at Fulton County Airport ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
It's the latest incident at the troubled Fulton County USPS distribution center since it opened in 2024.
DeKalb District Attorney Sherry Boston says a new Georgia law making several local races nonpartisan violates the state constitution.
Atlanta's Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative says it expects more people to seek services after Fulton County's new misdemeanor policy takes effect.
Community groups are endorsing the Fulton County Sheriff's Office decision to turn away some people charged with misdemeanors from the county jail.
River outfitters and recreation businesses across metro Atlanta say unusually prolonged E. coli contamination is keeping people out of the water during the busy summer season.
Some advocates say the new plan to not accept certain misdemeanor bookings into the Fulton County Jail is a good first step.
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is implementing new procedures for processing misdemeanor arrests in response to overcrowding and worsening conditions at the jail.
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.
Republican Kevin Martin will challenge Democratic incumbent Lucy McBath in November to to represent Georgia's 6th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
The move, affecting historically Democratic and majority-Black areas, has drawn criticism from local leaders and voting rights advocates who say it could suppress voter engagement and limit transparency.
Sen. Rev. Warnock is pressing the Department of Justice and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for answers about a subpoena seeking data on thousands who helped run Georgia's 2020 election.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into claims from a former Fulton County inmate that severe medical neglect at the the jail led to the amputation of his fingers and lower legs.
For many senior citizens, a simple visit can make all the difference. Oscar Bird said his weekly lunch with volunteer Marian Andeweg has become one of the highlights of his life.
County officials asked a federal judge to quash a sweeping subpoena seeking names, addresses, and contact info of thousands of election workers, arguing it's politically motivated and legally improper.
A Fulton County jury convicted Raissa Kengne on all 14 counts tied to the 2022 shooting that left two people dead.
A judge has given the Department of Justice a quick deadline to answer three questions Fulton County has about the FBI's search of its election hub earlier this year.
As part of his plea deal, the former jailer has been banned from every working in working in law enforcement or private security again.
A new 600+ page study outlines economic, social and political impacts of slavery and discrimination, setting the stage for potential reparations recommendations.
Fulton county leaders back major jail investment while commissioner warns against sending inmates to ICE or private facilities. The county later clarified those claims are inaccurate.
At Old Rucker Farm, students from Cambridge High School are getting hands-on experience in agriculture and entrepreneurship, caring for animals, harvesting crops and running their own small business.
Fani Willis and other district attorneys warn that House Bill 369 could strip voter choice, trigger legal challenges, and disproportionately impact Black Democratic leaders in metro Atlanta.
The FBI executed a search warrant last month at a Fulton County elections office, seeking to take "all physical ballots" from the 2020 vote as well as tapes from vote-tabulating machines, ballot images and voter rolls.
Officials urge the public to beware of scam calls from individuals posing as sheriff's deputies and demanding payment for pretrial release.
A judge will not force the Federal Bureau of Investigation agent who submitted the sworn affidavit in support of the federal agency's search of Fulton County election hub to testify at an evidentiary hearing on Friday.
The restaurant, known for its pillowy biscuits and elevated Southern comfort food, has become one of Atlanta's most popular breakfast destinations.
All lanes of I-285 between Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. and Cascade Rd. are temporarily closing tonight as the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) continues a major reconstruction project on Atlanta's west side.
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
The Atlanta Dream couldn't slow down Kelsey Mitchell on Thursday night. Mitchell scored 25 points and helped lead the Indiana Fever to an 83-71 win in Indianapolis, dropping Atlanta to 6-3 on the season.
A former professional soccer player who grew up in Cameroon is now using the game to help shape the next generation of athletes in Georgia.