Oktoberfest celebration keeps Helen's economy and traditions alive
Once a dying logging town, Helen, Georgia, now draws families from throughout the Southeast to its Oktoberfest celebration.
Weapons detection system keeping students safe in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County Schools has invested $20 million into a weapons detection system to make sure its students are safe.
Scientist trying to slow down the invasive Joro spiders' spread
Massive Joro spiders have popped up everywhere in Georgia, but professors may have found a way to understand their population growth.
Metro Atlanta pastors say fear of ICE raids is keeping some congregants away from church
Pastors across metro Atlanta say fear of immigration raids is keeping undocumented churchgoers from attending services.
Georgia military families search for support during shutdown
With the shutdown continuing into Day 16, many military families and federal workers in Georgia are tightening their budgets and looking for help.
Hundreds of CDC employees not laid off after their RIFs were reversed
Of more than 1,300 CDC employees who received RIFs on Friday, about 700 got emails reversing their terminations a short time later.
Atlanta History Center uses after-hours parties to connect residents with the city's past
In October, Atlanta residents gathered at Westview Cemetery to eat, drink, and celebrate the city's rich history.
Federal funding for Emory HIV prevention program get reinstated
Budget cuts had left an Emory HIV prevention program's future in the air, but they'll be able to continue providing free tests.
Georgia's soybean farmers hopeful for aid package during China's boycott
As time runs out to sell the state's soybean crop, Georgia's agriculture commissioner says more of farmers need help.
Atlanta Social Security offices understaffed during federal shutdown
Workers say that only five of the Atlanta Social Security office's employees came to work since they aren't being paid.
Georgia families worried about shutdown's impact on SNAP and WIC benefits
The federal government shutdown has left Georgia families who depend on government programs wondering what will happen next.
Georgia pharmacists prepare for drug price spike over new tariffs
The price of some brand-name medications could double when President Trump's import tax goes into effect.
Seniors lose life savings in what officials call Georgia's largest Ponzi scheme
Several Georgia seniors and their families are facing financial ruin after losing retirement savings in a $140 million Ponzi scheme tied to First Liberty.
Georgia ministers reassess safety measures following deadly Michigan church attack
After a Michigan church shooting killed four people and injured eight, Atlanta ministers are rethinking security, adding metal detectors, cameras, and trained personnel to ensure congregants are safe during worship.
Innovative park design helps save historic Atlanta neighborhood from flooding
The $40M Rodney Cook Park proved its worth during Hurricane Helene, protecting homes from floodwaters by storing nearly 9 million gallons of stormwater.