Judge tosses Cobb "Stop Cop City" case, citing due process violation
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.
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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.
Advocates are calling on Georgia lawmakers to reinstate funding for domestic violence programs after the governor's veto, warning of dire consequences for survivors.
A cemetery mapping specialist says a fence erected at a historic Gwinnett County cemetery may cross over at least two possible graves, prompting families to consider legal action.
An Army sergeant has been sentenced to life in military prison for a 2025 shooting that left five wounded at Georgia's Fort Stewart.
Prosecutors claim the former Georgia teacher violated her bond to go to fast-food restaurants and retail stores.
The bill would require a full hand recount of some of Georgia's high-profile elections and pushes back the deadline to find a new voting system for the state.
Georgia's Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms is pressing her Republican competitor Rick Jackson to meet her on the debate stage.
Brookhaven residents will have two opportunities Tuesday to weigh in on a proposed property tax rate increase before city leaders vote on the measure later in the day.
Two Cherokee County Sheriff's supervisors were fired and arrested for misusing a license plate reader system for non-law enforcement reasons.
Legislation to keep Georgia's embattled vote-counting method in place for this year's midterm elections is facing strong opposition from state Democrats.
Brookhaven homeowners could soon pay more in property taxes as city leaders prepare to vote on a proposed 40% increase to the rate.
Georgia senators approved legislation Saturday that could reshape how the state selects future voting equipment and expands post-election audits.
The search continues for a 73-year-old man who authorities say disappeared in Georgia's Lake Hartwell over the weekend.
Jerell Clark has been on the run since the shooting in Riverdale Saturday morning and is considered armed and dangerous, police say.
At Tapestry Public Charter School, inclusion is more than a philosophy. It's woven into the daily experience of students with and without disabilities who learn side by side in classrooms designed to support a wide range of learning needs.
Speaking at Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, Sen. Jon Ossoff urged voters to look beyond campaign rhetoric and examine the records of candidates seeking public trust.
The family of a 15-year-old girl who died after suffering a medical emergency during volleyball practice has filed a lawsuit against Grady Hospital Corporation and Grady EMS, alleging emergency responders failed to provide timely ambulance service when help was needed.
Georgia's two U.S. senators are speaking out after city officials announced the Department of Homeland Security is no longer pursuing a proposed 10,000-bed immigration detention facility in Social Circle.
The lawsuit, filed June 10 in Rockdale County Superior Court, alleges the company failed to provide timely hazard information, leaving first responders and neighbors unprotected. The complaint highlights specific claims for each plaintiff.
A pop-up exhibit showcasing dental jewelry made popular by pop culture will be open on Saturday in Atlanta.
Two men were killed and two others were injured Friday morning after a large oak tree fell onto a pickup truck traveling on a rural road south of Eatonton, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.
Inside a nearly 200-year-old building in downtown Stone Mountain, customers gather over coffee, conversation, and community in a space owner Daniel Brown hopes is helping rewrite the city's story.
The family of the two-time Grammy-winning singer says a private homegoing service will be held Monday at Antioch Baptist Church in Atlanta, with musical tributes planned from Regina Belle, BeBe Winans and Ruben Studdard.
The National Weather Service placed much of metro Atlanta and central Georgia under a tornado watch through Thursday night as severe storms move across the state.
Authorities say Sir Ethan-Dupree Jones, an 18-year-old recent Hiram High School graduate, was fatally shot while attempting to purchase a marijuana vape.
Robbie Ray outpitched Chris Sale in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners and the San Francisco Giants held off the Atlanta Braves for a 3-2 victory.
Atlanta native Druski makes history as the youngest-ever host of the BET Awards on Sunday night, marking a major milestone for the comedian and internet star.
Edgewood Avenue business owners back public safety improvements after recent violence, but some say pausing new liquor licenses won't solve crime's root causes.
The World Cup knockout stage is set, and some teams might feel like they've drawn the short straw.
Passengers faced lengthy delays late Saturday night when a MARTA train was disabled near Lenox Station due to mechanical problems, according to transit officials.