Buckhead HOA settles battle over preserving historic Black cemetery

The legal fight over a historic African-American burial ground tucked behind a large Buckhead condominium complex is over.

• Nov 5

Gwinnett's County's 40-foot Christmas tree snaps during setup; Thanksgiving lighting remains on schedule

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.

• Nov 5

2025 Georgia elections: Results from local mayor's races and State House District 106

From Marietta to Sandy Springs, these are the races that could redefine Georgia's political map ahead of 2026.

• Nov 5

Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin defeats challenger Sam Foster, secures 5th term

Longtime Mayor Steve "Thunder" Tumlin is projected to serve his fifth term in office, defeating 24-year-old challenger Sam Foster.

• Nov 5

Democratic candidates flip Georgia Public Service Commission seats

Georgia Democrats have declared victory in the race for two seats on the state's Public Service Commission.

• Nov 4

Georgia leads in deadly police chases, fueling calls for reforms

Dozens have been killed and nearly 1,900 injured in Georgia State Patrol chases from 2019 to 2023, data from the agency reveals.

• Nov 4

Three charged in Georgia drug trafficking case tied to Mexican cartel

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.

• Nov 4

Election Day 2025 is here in Georgia: Here's what you need to know

Hundreds of thousands of Georgians have already voted in the 2025 election and many more will head to the polls on Tuesday.

• Nov 4

Hapeville police mentorship program helps bridge gap between teens and law enforcement

Hapeville's police are counseling teens, helping with school, jobs, and goals like certification programs.

• Nov 3

Suspect killed by car while trying to run across I-75, officials say

A chase in Clayton County ended with a deadly turn after officials say a man was killed while trying to run across Interstate 75.

• Nov 3

Butts County mourning death of student: "A devastating loss"

The Butts County School System is mourning the loss of a Henderson Middle School student who died over the weekend.

• Nov 3

Organizations step in to fill need while SNAP payments remain in limbo

Community members across metro Atlanta are stepping up to help people dealing with food insecurity while SNAP payments remain in limbo.

• Oct 31

Ossoff investigation details alleged neglect at ICE detention centers

An investigation led by Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff has uncovered dozens of reports of medical neglect in immigration detention centers nationwide.

• Oct 31

College Park breaks ground on 40-acre Roderick Gay Botanical Garden

Once completed, the Roderick Gay Botanical Garden will feature a library, fountain, walking trails, and more.

• Oct 31

Your vote could shape Georgia's energy future: PSC seats up for election day

Tuesday's Georgia Public Service Commission election could determine what your future electricity bills look like.

• Oct 30

Doctors say men's reluctance to seek help fuels a worrisome obesity gap

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.

• Oct 30

Ex-Stonecrest mayor indicted for lying on election forms, DA says

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.

• Oct 30

Georgia 8th graders hospitalized after ingesting kratom, officials say

Multiple Walker County students were rushed to the hospital after officials say they ingested a "gummy type substance" later discovered to be kratom.

• Oct 30

Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff gambles on shutdown to save health subsidies as reelection bid looms

There may be no rank-and-file Democratic senator with more at stake from the federal government shutdown than Georgia's Jon Ossoff.

• Oct 30

In the back of a Meriwether County home, a jail holds a haunting past

For nearly 90 years the old Meriwether County Jail hosted hundreds of prisoners. Now it's one Georgia woman's comfy home.

• Oct 29

Bond denied for man accused of planning shooting at the Atlanta airport

The Georgia man accused of planning a shooting at the Atlanta airport will remain in custody after a judge denied him bond on Wednesday.

• Oct 29

Judge rules man accused of murdering Cobb couple can stand trial

Matthew Lanz is accused of murdering Timothy Justin Hicks and Amber Hicks in their home and leaving their son alone for 12 hours.

• Oct 29

Arthur Blank's foundation donates $2.5M for Hurricane Melissa relief

Arthur M. Blank's foundation is donating $2.5 million to help the Caribbean recover from the devastation of Hurricane Melissa.

• Oct 29

APS unveils final plan to close, merge and modernize schools across city

Atlanta Public Schools has released its final plan for a massive restructuring that could reshape neighborhoods across the city.

• Oct 29

Georgia day care fire ruled arson; investigators seek suspect caught on camera

Investigators with the State Fire Marshal's Office and Rockdale County Fire Rescue are asking the public to help identify the suspect accused of intentionally starting a fire at a Georgia day care.

• Oct 29

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