Calls to free Pauline Binam grow amid Georgia ICE detention center scrutiny
A coalition is intensifying its call for the release of Pauline Binam, a Cameroonian mother held at Stewart Detention Center, following lawmakers' concerns.
Wildfires spark closures, fire crew battles across South Florida Everglades
Wildfires scorch nearly 900 acres in Miami-Dade's Everglades National Park, forcing Shark Valley's closure as firefighters battle blazes across South Florida.
ICE detainer for Cuban woman accused of child abuse, arson in Miami
ICE has filed a detainer for a Cuban woman accused of burning her children and setting a fire in her Miami home.
Margate lightning strike kills mother, 2-year-old daughter, police say
Margate police say a lightning strike during Sunday's storms killed a mother and her child in a local park.
4 Savannah cops arrested for Flock misuse. What's oversight in Georgia?
Flock Safety is rolling out new safeguards as police misuse cases fuel a national debate over privacy, public safety and who should police a growing surveillance network.
Bishop William Barber to deliver voting rights sermon in Atlanta Sunday
Civil rights leader Bishop William J. Barber II will speak at historic Big Bethel AME Church as part of a national voter mobilization tour ahead of the 2026 elections.
Report: Stockbridge mayor's texts with student - no crime found, police say
Police investigators said they found no evidence of criminal activity involving Mayor Jayden Williams and an 18-year-old high schooler, but raised ethical and professional concerns.
Sheriff offers $1,000 reward after Flock camera vandalized amid backlash
A Lumpkin County sheriff is offering a $1,000 reward after a Flock Safety camera was damaged, fueling debate over surveillance tech in Georgia communities.
Brookhaven District 2 special election qualifier draws only 1 candidate
Conor Sen, who was appointed to the Brookhaven City Council seat following Jennifer Owens' resignation, is the only candidate to qualify.
Norcross army wife may face ICE detention as husband trains
The wife of a U.S. Army soldier will remain in the United States following a required immigration check-in Wednesday morning in Norcross, her attorney says
Atlanta businessman charged in alleged $24 million bank fraud scheme
Federal prosecutors say Thomas Mwangi used forged documents and fake financial statements to secure $24 million in loans from a bank.
Sidney Starr faces felonies in Fulton County; court date set Aug. 25
Sidney "Starr" Favors faces multiple felony charges after an incident involving a minor; Fulton County hearings are set following Hapeville police arrest.
Tennessee attempted murder suspect caught in Hapeville, sheriff says
Kenneth Spruill was wanted on several charges in Tennessee and for a probation violation in Fulton County, authorities said.
Flowery Branch man accused of $165M crypto scheme caught after fleeing to Fiji
Federal prosecutors say a Hall County man promised thousands of investors massive monthly returns before spending millions on risky trades, luxury purchases and payments to earlier investors.
Ossoff rallies Atlanta, targets Trump and Collins as Senate race heats up
With under three months to go in the Georgia Senate race, Sen. Jon Ossoff headed to Atlanta to take aim at President Trump and Collins on affordability, Iran, and other controversies.