Zoo Atlanta earns AZA reaccreditation, reaffirming animal care standards
The Atlanta institution secured another five-year accreditation after a rigorous review, highlighting its commitment to animal well-being, conservation, and education.
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Special election set for Georgia Senate District 7 after Nabilah Parkes resigns
A special election for Georgia State Senate District 7 will be held May 19, 2026, in Gwinnett County to fill the seat vacated by Nabilah Parkes.
DeKalb County issues alert on jury duty phone scam
Officials warn the calls are fraudulent and urge anyone targeted to hang up and report the incident.
Warnock pushes for TSA worker pay as government shutdown enters 6th week
Sen. Raphael Warnock is calling on Congress to end the stalemate and pay TSA agents working without pay, as the prolonged shutdown raises concerns about airport delays and staffing nationwide.
Long TSA lines at Atlanta airport drive travelers to buses and cars
While airport officials say lines are improving, many have already changed plans for convenience, cost, and flexibility.
Plaza project aims to make Woodstock's downtown more welcoming to pedestrians
The City of Woodstock has recently begun its pedestrian plaza project downtown on Elm Street, and officials are calling it transformational.
Tagovailoa seeks fresh start with Falcons after Dolphins exit
Tua Tagovailoa says his new one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons provides an opportunity for a fresh start after a rocky finish to his six-year stay with the Miami Dolphins.
UCB names Gwinnett County site of 1st U.S. biologics facility
The Belgian drugmaker plans to hire hundreds of workers when its Gwinnett County pharmaceutical biologics manufacturing facility gets up and running.
Georgia may be first state with weapons detection in all public schools
Georgia lawmakers may require that every public school student be checked for weapons each day.
Delta suspends special services for lawmakers amid government shutdown
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.