Derek Dooley, a former football coach, is running for the U.S. Senate in Georgia in 2026 as a Republican, challenging incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff. He's endorsed by Governor Brian Kemp and emphasizes conservative issues in his campaign.

Heavy rain caused a retention pond to flood a Covington apartment complex, prompting evacuations and emergency responses, with residents experiencing property damage.

An AC technician in Forsyth County is accused of stealing a wedding ring during a service visit and pawning it, with law enforcement arresting him about a week later.

Ten-year-old Kendall Rae Johnson, Georgia's youngest certified farmer, received a full-ride scholarship from South Carolina State University while touring their research farms.

The Gainesville Police Department mourns the loss of retired K9 officer Rex, who passed away at age 11, remembered for his service and bond with his handler.

A mother and daughter were saved from Stone Mountain Lake; the mother is now in ICU after jumping in to rescue her child who fell in. Both were non-swimmers. Police assisted with the rescue.

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 at the MLB Speedway Classic, with Hurston Waldrep's first win and Eli White's two home runs, despite a weather delay.

An elderly man was hospitalized with third-degree burns after a fire at an Atlanta rooming house. The blaze was contained, and the Red Cross is assisting displaced residents. The cause is under investigation but may be electrical.

Metro Atlanta students return to school with enhanced security, including high-tech weapons detection and Vapor Wake K-9s, camera-equipped buses, and a focus on distraction-free learning with cell phone restrictions.

Dunwoody has implemented CentralSquare as its new software for permitting, licensing, and code enforcement, transitioning from iWorQ, with the aim of improving service and accessibility.

Atlanta religious leaders seek action after a mass shooting in Sweet Auburn leaves one dead and injures ten, advocating for a police precinct and nonviolence initiatives.

A 14-year-old boy was shot in his arm near a southwest Atlanta restaurant and is recovering in Grady Memorial Hospital. Police are investigating the incident, with no suspects identified yet.

The Dunwoody community prepares for Detective Jordan Laverty's funeral and supports his family through a GoFundMe page established by the Dunwoody Police Foundation.