News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Chatham County Superior Court Judge Timothy Walmsley, who handled the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial, is joining an Atlanta litigation firm as its first Savannah-based attorney.

Many Georgia students are not reaching proficiency in math and social studies on state-administered test results.

According to a recent LendingTree analysis, home insurance costs in Georgia increased by an average of 7.3% in 2025, slightly more than the national average.

McCaysville, a town of about 1,000 near the Tennessee border, and the surrounding area were hit by heavy weekend rain, damaging the city's water system.

An FCC change marks the first time the rule for local TV stations has been modified in more than two decades.

A vertical farming startup raised millions of dollars and promised a significant investment in Georgia. But now it's shutting down.

Microsoft confirmed it is in the process of canceling previously approved property tax breaks for its data centers in Douglasville, East Point and Palmetto.

A 19-year-old is facing charges in an armed robbery and shooting, which left one dead and injured two, police said. The suspect was also injured.

DeKalb DA Sherry Boston is backed by a former Georgia chief justice and top prosecutors statewide in her fight against a county judge accused of threatening to jail her.

The Perseid meteor shower will peak Aug. 12-13 and line up with a new moon, providing dark skies for better viewing opportunities.