South Fulton mayor's race going to runoff without embattled incumbent
Voters in South Fulton have decided not to give Mayor Khalid Kamau a second term, but who will replace him remains uncertain.
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Voters in South Fulton have decided not to give Mayor Khalid Kamau a second term, but who will replace him remains uncertain.
A Meriwether County firefighter has lost his job and is facing charges in connection with a child sex crimes investigation, officials say.
The legal fight over a historic African-American burial ground tucked behind a large Buckhead condominium complex is over.
Workers accidentally broke part of Gwinnett County's 40-foot Christmas tree during installation outside the historic courthouse. Officials say it won't delay the annual lighting, and the broken top will be used as a smaller tree nearby.
From Marietta to Sandy Springs, these are the races that could redefine Georgia's political map ahead of 2026.
Longtime Mayor Steve "Thunder" Tumlin is projected to serve his fifth term in office, defeating 24-year-old challenger Sam Foster.
Georgia Democrats have declared victory in the race for two seats on the state's Public Service Commission.
Dozens have been killed and nearly 1,900 injured in Georgia State Patrol chases from 2019 to 2023, data from the agency reveals.
Georgia authorities arrested three men, including two from Mexico, seizing more than 500 pounds of marijuana and nine firearms in a multi-agency crackdown on cartel-linked trafficking.
Hundreds of thousands of Georgians have already voted in the 2025 election and many more will head to the polls on Tuesday.
Hapeville's police are counseling teens, helping with school, jobs, and goals like certification programs.
A chase in Clayton County ended with a deadly turn after officials say a man was killed while trying to run across Interstate 75.
The Butts County School System is mourning the loss of a Henderson Middle School student who died over the weekend.
Community members across metro Atlanta are stepping up to help people dealing with food insecurity while SNAP payments remain in limbo.
An investigation led by Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff has uncovered dozens of reports of medical neglect in immigration detention centers nationwide.
Once completed, the Roderick Gay Botanical Garden will feature a library, fountain, walking trails, and more.
Tuesday's Georgia Public Service Commission election could determine what your future electricity bills look like.
Doctors say men are less likely to seek weight-loss help, but one Georgia man's transformation shows it's never too late to start.
Former Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary is facing more legal problems after prosecutors say he lied about his criminal past while trying to run in the upcoming election.
Multiple Walker County students were rushed to the hospital after officials say they ingested a "gummy type substance" later discovered to be kratom.
There may be no rank-and-file Democratic senator with more at stake from the federal government shutdown than Georgia's Jon Ossoff.
For nearly 90 years the old Meriwether County Jail hosted hundreds of prisoners. Now it's one Georgia woman's comfy home.
The Georgia man accused of planning a shooting at the Atlanta airport will remain in custody after a judge denied him bond on Wednesday.
Matthew Lanz is accused of murdering Timothy Justin Hicks and Amber Hicks in their home and leaving their son alone for 12 hours.
Arthur M. Blank's foundation is donating $2.5 million to help the Caribbean recover from the devastation of Hurricane Melissa.
In response to rising concerns over school safety, Decatur City Schools is rolling out a new 24/7 reporting system and expanding mental health services for students.
Georgia Republican U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk says he won't seek reelection this year.
Khalid Kamau, former mayor of South Fulton, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor criminal trespass in a 2023 incident, allowing him to avoid a felony charge and resulting in probation, community service, and a fine.
Through internships and mentorship, Tonya Hicks is helping young people of color access careers in the electrical industry, breaking barriers in a field where women and minorities are underrepresented.
Police say a five-year-old Marietta boy died after being found unresponsive at home, prompting a criminal investigation that led to both parents being charged with multiple felonies.