Georgia's Governor has suspended Thomson Mayor Benjamin Cranford after charges of providing alcohol to prisoners. Cranford, denying wrongdoing, was arrested following a GBI investigation.

An arrest was made in the Fourth of July murder of Atlanta grandmother Annette D. Santos; Demitrus Davis faces multiple charges.

Douglas County voters will decide on a 1% TSPLOST to improve transportation infrastructure, unaffected by property taxes and supported by all who shop in the county.

The Atlanta Police Department reported an incident where an officer shot a dog that charged at him while searching for a suspect with felony warrants.

A 19-year-old was shot on Mt. Zion Road SE in Atlanta; he sustained a graze wound and is receiving treatment. No arrests have been made while police investigate the incident.

A man in Atlanta suffered a superficial head wound from a shooting at 232 Forsyth Street SW. Police are investigating without immediate suspects or motives.

State Sen. Chuck Payne is touring North Georgia Pre-K classrooms to promote literacy and early education, visiting various schools to read to children and support early learning.

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra celebrates the 1920s with a performance including Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" and a 1920s dress code for attendees, with tickets available online.

Georgia residents face a deadline to register to vote for the November 5 election, with eligibility requirements and various registration methods outlined.

A 64-year-old man was stabbed on MLK Jr. Drive in Atlanta; he is in stable condition. Police are investigating the incident with no suspects or arrests announced.

DeKalb County police investigate a triple shooting at a Stone Mountain gas station that left one man dead and two injured in what is suspected to be a drive-by incident.

FEMA aid extends to eight more Georgia counties for Hurricane Helene recovery, offering grants and loans for housing and repairs. Residents can apply online or by phone with a December 2, 2024, deadline.

A manhunt is underway following a fatal roommate dispute in Atlanta's Oakland City, leading to a SWAT standoff after a shooting at a townhouse complex.