Social Circle residents voice approval of cutting water to planned ICE facility
Residents in the small Georgia city of Social Circle say that the fight against a planned ICE detention center has unified the community.
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Georgia woman diagnosed with breast cancer shares story of resiliency
A trip to the urgent care clinic led Heather Tucker to learn she had cancer in her breasts, bones, liver, and ovaries.
DNA evidence leads to arrest in 40-year-old Georgia cold case, police say
Nearly 40 years ago, a series of violent rapes shocked Gwinnett County. Now thanks to DNA evidence, authorities say they've made an arrest in the case.
Man killed by deputies after police chase in Bartow County
An attempt to stop a vehicle in Bartow County ended with deputies shooting and killing the driver and arresting his passenger, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says.
Georgia House passes bill to suspend gas tax for 60 days; measure heads to Senate
The Georgia House of Representatives on Wednesday approved an amendment to House Bill 1199 that would suspend the state's motor fuel tax for 60 days. The measure now heads back to the Georgia State Senate for further consideration before it can reach Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.
Gwinnett County finishes installing Evolv weapons detection in middle, high schools
Gwinnett County Public Schools has completed a plan to equip all the county's middle and high schools with an AI-powered weapons detection system.
Interim leader appointed after Hall County sheriff's arrest and suspension
The Hall County Sheriff's Office has a new interim sheriff while the agency's current leader serves a 60-day suspension.
Atlanta activists plan protest outside Mayor Dickens' State of the City address
Community activists plan to protest outside Atlanta Symphony Hall on Wednesday as Andre Dickens delivers his annual State of the City address.
MARTA police officer charged, fired after deadly crash while on duty
A MARTA police officer is facing criminal charges after official say he was responsible for a deadly car crash while on duty.
From cancer battle to bodybuilding: How an Atlanta mother reclaimed her life
For Mary Sims, the nightmare began with what she thought was a simple case of the flu. Instead, it spiraled into a grueling five-year battle with cancer that robbed her of her health, her hair, and her 30s.