Georgia Tech's first Black graduate, Ronald Yancey, awarded his granddaughter Deanna Yancey her diploma, marking a significant family and institutional moment.

Sen. Sonya Halpern from Georgia has been named '2024 Legislator of the Year' by JAMES Magazine for her policy efforts, including healthcare and education reform.

Roshanna Johnson speaks on her dedication to Clayton County, highlighting her community connection and reasons for working in local government as part of the #Claytonconnected series.

A man was killed in a daytime shooting on Landrum Dr. SW in Atlanta; police found him with multiple gunshot wounds. His identity has not been disclosed. Police are investigating the incident.

Atlanta police investigate homicide on Marietta Street after one man was found dead and another critically injured from gunshot wounds early in the morning.

Authorities are searching for Destinie Desire, a missing North Carolina teen last seen in Atlanta, with concerns raised due to her cognitive impairment.

The GBI is investigating an Athens police shooting where officers, confronting an armed man, returned fire after he shot from a vehicle. No injuries occurred, and the suspect was arrested.

A motorcycle fire sparked a blaze at an Atlanta gas station on Northside Drive NW, but no injuries were reported thanks to the owner's quick response.

Ian Alicea Prewett from Cartersville pleads guilty to producing child pornography and sexually exploiting minors. He manipulated children into sending explicit images and assaulted minors from 2020 to 2022. Sentencing is set for September 3, 2024.

Jewish students are responding to the rise of pro-Palestinian campus protests in the US by mobilizing support for Israel and combating perceived antisemitism.

Butts County, Georgia, will begin early processing of paper absentee ballots for the May 21 election on March 16, maintaining ballot secrecy and preventing premature results leaks.

Judge Lisa Lott becomes the Western Judicial Circuit's first female Chief Judge, succeeding Judge Eric W. Norris on May 1, 2024, after a unanimous vote.

LGE Community Credit Union partners with Cobb County Safety Village to enhance safety education, planning to build an educational facility on the Safety Village grounds.