Homicides dropped an average of 21% nationwide in 2025, according to a new study, and major police departments including Atlanta's reflected decreases.

The Gwinnett County Commission dismissed the complaint against Matthew Holtkamp because the commissioner did not use county resources to campaign against the ballot question.

Proponents say it addresses squatters; critics worry it could erase Georgia Supreme Court protections for families living in hotels.

The 25-year-old officer, who had been on the job less than a year, was fatally shot and another was critically injured responding to a fraud call at an Atlanta hotel.

Bad weather postponed or canceled many anti-ICE protests in metro Atlanta on Saturday, but a few protestors on both sides of the issue turned up anyway.

Saks Global will shutter most of its Saks Off 5th stores as it navigates bankruptcy restructuring. But at least one Atlanta-area location will stay open.

Saturday will also feature a rally in support of President Donald Trump and immigration enforcement.

Hebron Christian named Quintin Davie as its head coach Wednesday. He will succeed Kenny Dallas, who resigned this week to enter the ministry full-time.

Four people are dead in an apparent domestic-related shooting in a Gwinnett County home, and a suspect is in custody, police said early Friday.

Commissioners instead approved a flat spending plan that will most likely not result in a property tax rate increase.