Cobb Elections is urgently dispatching over 3,000 absentee ballots using express shipping methods to meet election deadlines after a surge in requests.

Former Gordon County Commissioner Rebecca Hood and her husband Scott were arrested for child cruelty after a GBI investigation into allegations of abuse. The case remains open and active.

The National Weather Service forecasts a week of mixed weather for Atlanta with highs in the 70s, potential showers midweek, and gusty winds on Sunday.

A 12-year-old was shot while sleeping in a Southeast Atlanta home when gunfire from outside struck the house. Police are investigating the incident with no suspects yet identified.

A man was shot in the abdomen at an Atlanta address; police responded and he was hospitalized, with the investigation ongoing and the shooter unknown.

Repair crews have fixed a water main in DeKalb County, restoring service and water pressure after disruptions, but residents may experience brown water initially.

A 24-year-old woman was grazed by a bullet in Atlanta and remains conscious; the police are investigating the incident with no suspects or motives yet identified.

A 17-year-old was arrested in connection with a 2023 homicide on Spring Street, Atlanta, facing multiple charges including murder and firearm offenses.

The GBI is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting at a Conyers gas station after Jesse Roach allegedly fired at police when they tried to detain him. No officers were injured.

Michael Cosby was arrested in Atlanta for murder and firearm possession following a fatal shooting on Howell Mill Road.

Milton residents can attend a free discussion about coyotes led by expert Brandon Sanders at Community Place next to City Hall on November 6, addressing common concerns and questions.

SOLARCYCLE is investing $62 million to expand solar panel recycling in Polk County, Georgia, creating 640 jobs and processing up to 10 million panels annually.

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners celebrates local organizations with the Environment Awards for their conservation efforts, emphasizing ongoing environmental protection in the community.