13-year cicadas, known as the Great Southern Brood, are set to emerge in Georgia this summer, featuring red eyes and yellow wings, and offering an ecological boost.

The GBI is investigating the mysterious death of 60-year-old Peggy McCarthy in Sale City, with her body discovered with no apparent injuries. An autopsy is pending, and the public has been urged to provide information.

Gabriel Hicks from Muscogee County is charged with child sexual exploitation, with the GBI arresting him after a search warrant was executed at his home.

A MARTA bus driver died following a medical emergency that led to a crash near Hamilton E Holmes Station. The driver was alone on the bus and had served MARTA for 20 years. Grief counselors are provided for colleagues.

An Atlanta mother will face an Indiana judge for the alleged murder of her son, found in a suitcase. After a two-year manhunt, she faces multiple charges, including murder.

Atlanta's pollen count hit 8,740, the third-highest on record, causing widespread allergy symptoms and professionals to prepare for patient influx due to trees like mulberry and oak.

A missing Gwinnett County teen, Rohjae Imani Kathryn Watts, has safely returned home after being last seen entering an Uber on March 27. Police have not disclosed details of her disappearance.

Phun Kam was convicted of Malice and Felony Murder for the fatal shooting of his friend, Hrin Thawng, in Clarkston and sentenced to life in prison by DeKalb County court.

Hawkers Asian Street Food has reopened on the Atlanta BeltLine after a fire-induced hiatus, offering its diverse Asian fusion cuisine to the local community once again.

UPS is set to become the primary air cargo carrier for the USPS, replacing FedEx after their long-standing partnership.

Donald Trump is scheduled for an April 10 fundraiser in Atlanta, hosted by former Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, to bolster his support in Georgia amidst internal GOP tensions.

In Georgia, low-income parents face prolonged separations from their children in foster care due to stringent state housing standards for reunification.

Atlanta's Jackson Street Bridge is slated for enhancement with plans for expanded pedestrian areas, planters, seating, and a cycle track, with funding support led by Councilwoman Bakhtiari.