Georgia Medicaid began reimbursing telehealth lactation visits on April 1, 2026, expanding breastfeeding support for Medicaid-covered parents, especially in rural counties.

Heavy storms and a Flood Watch are in effect Tuesday for Atlanta. Expect soggy commutes and localized flash flooding.

The National Weather Service warns Big Creek could crest near 9.5 feet, threatening the Big Creek Greenway, Rock Mill Park and a YMCA campground across parts of Fulton and Forsyth counties.

A Flood Watch is in effect for Atlanta on Monday, May 25. Expect heavy afternoon storms and localized flash flooding in low‑lying spots.

A four-day festival at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds packed the grounds with 80+ food vendors, K‑pop, cosplay and family attractions over Memorial Day weekend.

Cloudy and muggy Sunday morning. Heavy afternoon storms and spot flooding possible through Memorial Day.

A Douglas County deputy was clocked at 172 mph as Memorial Day travel began. The sheriff's office posted a blunt warning urging drivers to slow down and buckle up.

A Friday-night shooting in Ellenwood’s Grant Forest Park left one person dead. Investigators blocked the roadway and are reviewing doorbell-camera footage as the probe continues.

A Cobb County teen was arrested after a realistic toy rifle was pointed from a car during a 'Senior Assassin' game. Police warn realistic-looking blasters can lead to deadly mistakes.

A DeKalb County jury convicted Kentavious Hardnett of felony murder and first-degree cruelty to children in the January 2021 death of a 19-month-old; sentencing is pending.

Residents near a massive data center say tap water turned brown and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez brought jars of the water to Congress. The EPA has pledged to review the complaints.

A $28.9 million Publix‑anchored center at Candler and Glenwood will break ground June 11, promising affordable retail for local businesses, transit upgrades and new jobs. Initial occupancy is expected in October 2027.

Bentley Hudgins won the Democratic primary in House District 90 and could become Georgia’s first openly transgender, nonbinary state lawmaker.