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For the past decade, Lisa Jacobs has transformed her school bus into a place where students feel seen, supported and connected before they ever step into a classroom.
Students and staff who may have had close contact with the individual will receive separate notifications and be offered free tuberculosis testing.
A Cobb County judge dismissed charges against three activists tied to a 2022 protest, finding prosecutors intentionally delayed the case to gain a tactical advantage.
With the FIFA World Cup now underway in Atlanta, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is sounding the alarm about a wave of scams targeting seniors.
It's the latest incident at the troubled Fulton County USPS distribution center since it opened in 2024.
A series of overnight shootings in metro Atlanta left three teenagers wounded and prompted active investigations in both Atlanta and South Fulton, according to police.
Fulton County leaders are fast-tracking improvements at Fulton County Airport ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
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.
Woodland High School's Wolfpack Marching Band has the steps, the rhythm, and the tunes. Now they're looking to take their skills across the pond to experience a history lesson up close.
BreeAnne Clowdus traded traffic jams and hectic school schedules for tranquility and lessons from the land, and now more than a million followers across social media tune in for daily updates.
Since the arrest of a Parkview High School track coach in Lilburn for allegedly taking funds from a booster club for personal use, the Parkview parent and booster club member who first raised questions is speaking about what she uncovered.
Health authorities are asking residents in DeKalb County to watch their pets after a dead bat tested positive for rabies.
A possible bomb threat has led to the evacuation of a Georgia Power plant in Coweta County and the shutdown of a nearby highway, officials say.