Florida Panhandle officials talk safety ahead of metro Atlanta spring break
Schools across metro Atlanta will be on spring break next week, and officials at a hot spot destination want everyone to stay safe.
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Georgians dreading rising gas prices ahead of spring break trips
As families across metro Atlanta prepare to hit the road for spring break, the price of gas shows no signs of dropping.
Warnock pushes bipartisan plan to curb corporate home buying in Georgia
A new provision in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to limit private equity's grip on single-family homes as affordability concerns grow in metro Atlanta and beyond.
Mall of Georgia protest hoax: Police warn about social media misinformation
Gwinnett County Police have debunked a viral social media post claiming a protest over mall policies, confirming the event was a prank by an out-of-state juvenile.
Rick Jackson commits to debate with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and health care tycoon Rick Jackson are set to meet for a debate at the start of the Republican gubernatorial primary.
Brookhaven: Tree removal permits required to protect city's canopy
Officials say unauthorized tree removal could lead to penalties as the city emphasizes environmental and quality-of-life benefits.
Mortgage rates are surging, foiling homebuyers' best-laid plans
Interest rates for a typical home loan jumped Thursday to 6.46%, the highest level since September 2025. House-hunters aren't pleased.
HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
19-year-old, mother charged in shooting during DeKalb County football game
Investigators say the 19-year-old opened fire on officers after being asked to leave the high school football game, and his mom picked him up after the shooting.
Gucci Mane allegedly kidnapped, robbed at gunpoint in Dallas, DOJ says
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.