Former jailer pleads guilty over 2018 death of Fulton County Jail inmate
As part of his plea deal, the former jailer has been banned from every working in working in law enforcement or private security again.
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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.
Residents in the City of South Fulton will soon see a slight increase in their sanitation bills after city leaders approved a new solid waste fee.
Authorities in South Fulton have arrested a suspect in last week's fatal double shooting of two teenagers.
Two teenagers were killed in a shooting Tuesday night in a South Fulton neighborhood, and police say they are searching for the person responsible.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Burt Jones and Rick Jackson are trading spurs over campaign spending, negative ads, and strategy as the Georgia GOP governor's race intensifies.
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.
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.
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.
Officials say expanded diversion programs, lower bonds, and court reminders could help ease overcrowding at the Fulton County Jail.
Experts say the proposal builds on SB 202, the controversial law passed after President Donald Trump's 2020 election claims.
Officials say scammers are sending messages telling people to pay a fine or appear in court, but authorities warn the notices are fraudulent.
The 19th annual Black History Film Festival highlights local culture, awards scholarships, and explores the economic contributions of Black filmmakers in Fulton County.
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.
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.
Axel Gerardo Archaga Rios has been in ICE custody since March 29 after he was arrested following a traffic stop.
Conyers' Teal Mobile is an on-the-go retreat experience bringing therapy and wellness to sexual abuse survivors.
A metro Atlanta woman has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her mother's boyfriend while they were both in a moving car, officials say.
Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty for the man accused of the killing of Gwinnett County Senior Officer Pradeep Tamang.
The two massive wildfires in South Georgia have destroyed over 120 homes and are threatening hundreds more, officials say.