Born from tragedy, collective Black singing remains relevant
Before it filled sanctuaries or concert halls, collective Black singing carried coded messages, community, and survival.
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Before it filled sanctuaries or concert halls, collective Black singing carried coded messages, community, and survival.
The Georgia Senate has passed a series of bills aimed at reducing personal income taxes for residents. The legislation now heads to the House, where its fate will be decided in the coming weeks.
The man accused of shooting a woman to death outside of Palmetto Elementary School is now in the Fulton County Jail charged with murder.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis argues that a new state law targeting prosecutors, invoked by codefendants in the dismissed Georgia election interference case, is unconstitutional and being misapplied.
The woman took the Coweta County school bus on joyride that spanned multiple counties over the weekend, investigators say.
Jackson argues Georgia's "leadership committee" law gives Jones an unconstitutional fundraising advantage in the 2026 Republican primary.
Wade's attorney says a court order tied to a separate legal matter prevented him from getting a hearing before an immigration judge, and is now pursuing congressional and legal avenues to bring him home.
A record 67 Black lawmakers are currently serving in Congress. Here in Georgia, new faces are breaking local barriers.
Prosecutors say the ex-DeKalb County officer shot and killed a Stone Mountain man after entering his home while on duty. He'll now spend two years on house arrest and more on probation.
The City of Oakwood says it has not been contacted by federal officials about a proposed immigration detention facility reportedly listed within its city limits.
It's no secret that students across the country are using artificial intelligence in new and transformative ways to complete schoolwork. Now, students at Kennesaw State University in Georgia will be able to major in AI.
The wood stork was once on the brink of extinction and now can be found in 13 counties across Georgia's coast and southern region.
A former Georgia Department of Community Affairs employee is among six people newly indicted in Fulton County in an alleged scheme to steal nearly $230,000 from a COVID-19 rental assistance program meant to help struggling families.
Just about 20 miles away from downtown Atlanta is a world-class roller coaster that thrill seekers travel across the country to ride.
As Tucker experiences growth and concerns about crime, city leaders are considering forming a local police department to boost patrols and improve emergency response.
A Georgia Army veteran who spent nearly five decades in the United States was deported to Jamaica following a routine traffic stop.
It's been nearly two years since U.S. Senior Airman Roger Fortson was shot to death by a Florida deputy responding to a domestic disturbance report that later turned out to be false.
Georgia librarians are currently immune from being charged for giving material deemed "harmful" to minors. A bill in the House could change that.
Four teens have been arrested after a 17-year-old was shot and killed in Gwinnett County, police say.
The owner of a massage parlor in West Point is facing multiple criminal charges, including pimping, after police say an alleged assault at her business led to the discovery of an illegal prostitution operation.
A Georgia man who threatened to kill former President Donald Trump during a TikTok livestream has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison.
The Georgia Army veteran was deported to a country he hasn't been to in decades despite his family saying his case was never fully heard.
Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones says the state Senate is escalating its investigation into Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis by subpoenaing her former special prosecutor, Nathan Wade, to testify next week about their relationship and the handling of Georgia's high-profile 2020 election case.
Plans for a 10,000-bed ICE detention center near an elementary school have united Social Circle residents in opposition, raising concerns about overcrowding, a lack of local infrastructure, and the detention of non-criminal immigrants.
Asher & Rose Grocers offers a mix of locally made products, prepared foods, fresh produce, and a café — all with an emphasis on supporting local farmers and producers.
Stephen Curry will begin participating in full team practices in the coming days as he works back from a right knee injury that forced the Golden State Warriors star to miss his 21st straight game at Atlanta.
Airline passengers are saying that Transportation Security Administration workers need to get paid.
A Coweta County deputy and an arrestee were hospitalized after a patrol vehicle was struck during a traffic stop on I-85 South.
Dozens of Atlantans transformed a blank Midtown wall into a colorful emblem of hope and unity this weekend, as residents of all backgrounds joined muralist Aysha Pennerman to co-create the city's newest public art piece.
Investigators say the shooting occurred when a woman fired a rifle into the air during the dispute.