Totes to Tots Inc. held a bag drive for Georgia's foster youth, aiming to replace the use of trash bags for their belongings with more personal bags and suitcases.

A former Spelman College assistant professor, Kendrick Morales, claimed he was fired for resisting grade inflation and maintaining academic standards.

Members of Columbia High School's band booster club are accused of mishandling funds, and the school has taken over the band's financial management amidst an active police investigation.

Researchers at Georgia Tech have created the first fully operational graphene-based semiconductor, potentially surpassing silicon in electronics with higher currents and heat resistance.

Griffin community marks one year since an EF-3 tornado, facing renewal of severe storms while still recovering. Hindered by insurance delays, residents reflect on past struggles and community support amid fears of new damage.

Georgia schools close or adjust schedules in anticipation of severe weather, including potential tornadoes and high winds, as advised by FOX 5 Atlanta and Atlanta News First.

A storm in Metro Atlanta caused a tree to fall on Herbert Williams' car, killing him as he drove to work. His son remembered him fondly as the community mourns the loss.

A 12-year-old boy was seriously injured after being hit by a car on Sewell Mill Road in Cobb County near a school; police are investigating the incident.

The Atlanta City Council approved a $1 million e-bike rebate program to encourage eco-friendly transportation, offering $500-$2,000 based on income and bike type, targeting a spring 2024 launch.

Atlanta received a $6.1 million grant to install 300-400 EV charging ports across 20 counties, funding provided by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation to expand EV infrastructure.

Police intensify the search for Lynn Sequoia, a 19-year-old with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, missing from Clayton County after boarding a rideshare.

TSA found a record 6,737 firearms in carry-ons at US airports in 2023, 451 at Atlanta's airport alone, with most guns loaded. Penalties for carrying guns can be severe.

Severe storms caused widespread power outages in Georgia and South Carolina, with crews from Georgia Power and Dominion Energy working to restore electricity amidst safety warnings about downed lines.