Dwan Maurice Hewlett has been convicted of armed fentanyl trafficking in Georgia, facing life in prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses, with local law enforcement collaboration hailed for the successful outcome.

Milton received a bronze award from the Southeast Festivals and Events Association for its holiday marketing campaign, featuring innovative promotional efforts like a video with characters Sprinkles and Mrs. Claus.

A double shooting at 2995 Jonesboro Road SE in Atlanta resulted in the death of two adult males, prompting an ongoing investigation by the local police.

Georgia officials Robert Parker and Tony Fowler face felony charges, including Theft by Taking and Violation of Oath of Office, following a GBI investigation involving multiple agencies.

DeKalb County opens warming centers in anticipation of a cold snap, providing refuge and services such as transportation, hot meals, and case management for those without heat.

Georgia renters and housing advocates rally at the state capitol seeking the repeal of rent control prohibition amidst soaring rents and corporate landlord dominance.

Marietta announces its Citizens' Government Academy, starting March 26, 2025, offering seven sessions for residents to learn about city operations. Registration opened on Feb 14 and ends on March 7, capped at 25 participants.

Sunny and mild weather is expected in Atlanta this weekend with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to low 30s, before a wetter trend starting Tuesday.

Seven have been charged in Atlanta after a shooting during a birthday party claimed the lives of two 13-year-old boys and injured another child. The violence is linked to a gang feud and ongoing citywide gang issues.

Johns Manville is expanding in Barrow County with a new production line, creating over 30 jobs with construction starting in 2026 and operations by mid-2027.

Rockdale County BOC enhances transparency and community engagement by introducing more face-time with officials, town hall meetings on third Tuesdays, and combined work and voting sessions twice monthly.

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to opt out of Georgia's HB581 Statewide Adjusted Base Homestead Exemption, favoring their existing local floating homestead exemption system.

A federal appeals court has revived legal action in the Kendrick Johnson case, allowing his parents to sue individual officials for his 2013 gym mat death.