Georgia Democrats introduced the Henry McNeal Turner Voting Rights Act at the State Capitol, proposing state-level legal tools to protect voters after the FBI's seizure in Fulton County.

Warm, mostly cloudy Friday with morning showers likely and gusty winds. Isolated strong storms are possible Saturday before a sharp cool-down Sunday into next week.

Marietta is planning a special 250th-anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence with a "Let Freedom Ring Parade" on July 4, 2026, inviting local groups to participate. Applications are due by May 31.

An 18-year-old from Georgia was detained at the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun and now faces various charges, including unlawful activities and weapons possession.

Georgia officials announced plans for a new forensic mental health hospital to alleviate jail overcrowding and improve mental health care for inmates.

David Mays, a retired dentist, is under investigation for the murder of Monterio Spurling outside his former Atlanta dental office after responding to a security alert. Spurling was unarmed and showed no aggression when shot by Mays.

Jan Jones announced she will step down at the end of her term in January 2027, ending a long run as Georgia’s speaker pro tempore and opening a north Fulton seat.

Commissioner Alaina Reaves hosts a "Knit & Chat" event in Clayton County for community engagement through crafting and conversation at the Northwest Branch Library.

A 2-year-old was shot and killed Wednesday at the Carlyle of Sandy Springs apartments on Sandalwood Drive; police say the investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made.

A man was found dead overnight inside a home on Dorian Drive in Union City. Officers blocked part of the street and officials say no arrests have been announced.

The forecast for Atlanta includes a mix of sun, storms, and gusty winds, with varying chances of showers and thunderstorms over the next several days.

Delta Air Lines disputed initial claims of a cockpit breach on a flight from Houston to Atlanta; a passenger exhibited unruly behavior, prompting an emergency return and arrest.

Officer Desaussure of Cobb County performed lifesaving aid on a newborn during a roadside emergency, successfully reviving the baby after a traffic stop turned into an unexpected delivery.