Sen. Warnock files amendment blocking funds for Georgia ICE facilities
Under Sen. Raphael Warnock's amendment, ICE couldn't use new funding to open immigrant detention centers in Social Circle or Oakwood.
Escaped Georgia inmates back in custody after days-long manhunt
Two murder suspects who have been on the run for days after escaping from the Sumter County Jail are back in custody, authorities say.
Suspect in shooting outside elementary school charged with murder
The man accused of shooting a woman to death outside of Palmetto Elementary School is now in the Fulton County Jail charged with murder.
Atlanta City Council approves 2nd round of e-bike rebate program
The first Atlanta's e-bike rebate program was highly popular in 2024, so officials have approved another round of rebates for those wanting to start pedaling.
Woman wanted for taking Coweta County school bus on late-night joyride
The woman took the Coweta County school bus on joyride that spanned multiple counties over the weekend, investigators say.
The Roots, Kamasi Washington, and PJ Morton headline Atlanta Jazz Festival
The Atlanta Jazz Festival is returning to Piedmont Park for Memorial Day weekend, and the free event is bringing some big names.
DeKalb County considers redistricting scenario that would close 27 schools
For years, DeKalb County has worked to build new schools to keep up with enrollment growth, but now officials are facing empty seats in classrooms.
SkyView Atlanta observation wheel back running after lightning strike
SkyView Atlanta, the city's iconic observation wheel, is back up and running after it was hit by lightning in January.
Ex-DeKalb County officer sentenced to house arrest for killing man
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.
Georgia stork to be removed from endangered and threatened wildlife list
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.
Georgia mom demands justice nearly 2 years after Florida deputy kills airman
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.
Librarians could face charges over "harmful materials" under Georgia bill
Georgia librarians are currently immune from being charged for giving material deemed "harmful" to minors. A bill in the House could change that.
Atlanta's Peachtree Road Race gets 1st new title partner in 50 years
For the first time in 50 years, the Peachtree Road Race is welcoming a new title sponsor.
Decatur Library reopens with enhanced security measures after shooting
The Decatur Library is back open with updated security after last week's shooting that left a man critically injured.
Arrest made in deadly shooting near Fulton County elementary school
A suspect in a deadly shooting that forced Fulton County's Palmetto Elementary School to go into a hard lockdown is now in custody, officials said.