Georgia Senate passes bill banning cellphones in high schools
A bill that would ban Georgia high school students from accessing personal electronic devices during the school day is now heading to Gov. Kemp's desk to become law.
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Brookhaven man accused of role in California "murder-for-hire" plot
The Brookhaven man is accused by police of taking part in a "murder-for-hire" scheme that ended with a man dead in California.
OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43
The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.
Memorial service honors life of social worker killed in VA clinic shooting
Family and friends gathered over the weekend to honor the life of a Georgia Department of Veterans Affairs employee killed in a shooting at the clinic where he worked earlier.
Early morning fire destroys 10-unit apartment building in Union City, residents escape safely
A massive early morning fire destroyed an apartment building in Union City, displacing multiple families but leaving no reported injuries, officials said.
Georgia Tech honors José Andrés for global humanitarian work
World-renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés has been awarded the 2026 Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage, recognizing his global efforts to feed people in times of crisis.
Supreme Court hears case over mail ballots that arrive after Election Day
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Travelers react to ICE agents assisting at Atlanta airport
Federal immigration agents were deployed Monday at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as long security lines and staffing shortages continue during the ongoing government shutdown.
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of two teens in South Fulton, authorities say
Authorities in South Fulton have arrested a suspect in last week's fatal double shooting of two teenagers.
Mayor Dickens addresses planned ICE activity at Atlanta airport
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens released a statement addressing the planned ICE presence at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, reassuring travelers and residents about ongoing security measures.