Decatur County Commissioners withdrew support for a proposed $396 million monkey-breeding facility, canceling a tax incentive amid public opposition and concerns about transparency and environmental impact.

Georgia legislators are debating whether to designate cornbread as the state's official bread, a decision that highlights cultural and historical ties but faces opposition from biscuit supporters.

Senator Sheikh Rahman of Georgia has announced a press conference on February 16th at the State Capitol to address environmental justice issues with The Georgia Coalition for the Advancement of an Environmental Justice Bill.

Porsha Williams Guobadia is returning to "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" for its 16th season and has signed a deal with NBCUniversal for scripted projects.

Valentine's Day in Atlanta will be warm with mid-60s temperatures and sunny skies. The rest of the week looks similar, though there's a chance of showers and a temperature drop over the weekend.

A smoking incident on a balcony caused a fire at The Residences on McGinnis Ferry in Suwanee, displacing 14 people; no serious injuries were reported.

A Douglasville police officer is critically injured after their car hit a power pole in Carroll County, with the Georgia State Patrol investigating the cause.

A 7-year-old boy was hospitalized after mistakenly eating a Delta-8 THC edible, sparking a warning from his mother and an investigation by local authorities.

A man was shot during a physical altercation in Atlanta and transported to the hospital in stable condition; police are investigating the incident with no arrests made.

An officer from the Commerce Police Department faces investigation for multiple wrongful DUI charges, leading to scrutiny of department procedures. Officer Wood is on leave as the case is reviewed.

Meriwether County Schools in Georgia switched to remote learning due to road closures and safety concerns caused by severe flooding, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta and BNN Breaking.

Atlanta Police arrested a suspect linked to a fatal shooting from the previous night at 989 Linam Ave. SE. Details are limited as the investigation is ongoing.

Georgia lawmakers consider using license plate readers to cite uninsured or unregistered vehicles, aiming to improve compliance and reduce police traffic stop burdens.