An audit found South Fulton Police Department's policies outdated, prompting recommended updates and Mayor Gumbs' pledge to use findings for improvement.

A North Carolina man received a maximum federal sentence for sending antisemitic threats to two Georgia figures who supported defining antisemitism in state law.

Cobb County residents will see a $3.05 increase in their water bills due to rising wholesale costs and infrastructure expenses, starting February 2026.

Medicus Brown surrendered to authorities after a manhunt for his involvement in a shooting at the Decatur Library. He is charged with aggravated assault and firearm possession during the crime.

Georgian official praises community and agencies for weather crisis management, detailing coordinated efforts and effective responses to extreme weather challenges including storms, ice, and potential wildfires.

Christopher Upshaw pleaded guilty to mail fraud in a $17 million pandemic relief scheme, facing up to 30 years in prison. His co-defendants also pleaded guilty.

Marietta is preparing for the 2nd Annual Avant Garde Awards during Black History Month, honoring community innovators at Jim Miller Park Event Center.

Atlanta expects a period of sunny and chilly weather with clear skies and temperatures around 46 degrees, turning colder at night with a low near 30. Winds could reach gusts of 15-20 mph.

Atlanta Police investigate a homicide at 588 Trabert Ave NW, where a man was fatally shot in his car. Suspect Eris Neal was arrested and faces multiple charges.

An Atlanta mother was charged with the murder of her 2-month-old son, who died with a blood alcohol level of .179, indicating intentional alcohol poisoning.

The FBI raided Fulton County's Election Hub, taking materials related to Georgia's 2020 election, prompting politicians to demand DOJ clarification amid fears of undermining election integrity.

Duane B. Smith, aka “Flex,” was convicted of firearm possession as a felon, facing a minimum 15-year sentence under the Armed Career Criminal Act. His arrest followed a Savannah police missing person response.

Tuskegee University basketball coach Benjy Taylor was detained after a game. He's hired a civil rights lawyer for a possible lawsuit over the incident.