Ex-Georgia warden accused of taking part in prison contraband scheme
The former warden of Smith State Prison is accused of burying shivs and cell phones in his backyard to try to obstruct the contraband investigation.
Potentially dangerous blue-green algae bloom reported in Lake Allatoona
Officials are warning resident to be cautious of blue-green algae bloom in Lake Allatoona that could be dangerous to them and their pets.
6 qualify for special election to serve rest of late Rep. David Scott's term
Four Democrats and two Republicans will be on the ballot for the July special election to serve the remainder of the late Rep. David Scott's term.
Man arrested for "Scientology Speedrunning" in Sandy Springs, police say
A metro Atlanta man is facing a criminal charge for allegedly taking part in a viral social media challenge involving the metro Atlanta branch of the Church of Scientology.
Find your polling location for the 2026 Georgia primary elections
In Georgia, your residence determines the designated polling place where you can vote on Election Day. Here's how to find that location.
2026 Georgia primaries: Dates and times to know to cast your vote
Some Georgia voters could head to the polls four times in 2026. Here are the key dates, deadlines, and voting hours to know.
Kemp calls special legislative session to redraw Georgia's congressional map
Georgia lawmakers will return to the Capitol on June 17 for a special session focused on redistricting.
Atlanta Beltline exceeds private investment goal, sustains over 91,000 jobs
Officials say the Atlanta Beltline has brought thousands of new residents to the city and sustained over 91,000 jobs.
New report says Atlanta best U.S. summer travel destinations for 2026
Summer vacation season is coming up, and new report says the best place for a trip is right here in Georgia.
Georgia expands medical marijuana access, allows vaping for patients
With the new law signed by Gov. Kemp on Tuesday, Georgia becomes the 41st state to specifically use cannabis for medical purposes.
Gov. Kemp vetos 12 bills before signing deadline: Here's what they were
Twelve pieces of legislation approved by the Georgia House and Senate did not make it past Gov. Brian Kemp's desk this year.
Thousands of unapproved pills headed to Georgia seized in Philadelphia
Officers in Philadelphia say they seized tens of thousands of potentially dangerous pills that were all on their way to Georgia.
Cruise ship passenger with symptoms at Emory tests negative for hantavirus
A passenger believed to have been exposed to the hantavirus while aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has tested negative for the virus while at Emory University Hospital.
Bomb threat reported before Brad Raffensperger campaign stop at Macon airport
The Secretary of State's Office confirmed that there was bomb threat sent before Brad Raffensperger's campaign visit to Middle Georgia Regional Airport.
North Carolina woman found dead in Georgia's Lake Chatuge
A boater found the 59-year-old North Carolina woman's body in the lake early Saturday morning. Now local and state agencies are trying to learn what happened before she died.