News for Metro Atlanta and Region

A Georgia resident has claimed the $983 million jackpot for the Mega Millions drawing Nov. 14. The winner selected the cash option worth about $453.6 million before taxes.

Councilman Joe Carn has characterized his proposal as “our version of a Black Friday sale” that would spur development projects in the city. But some have raised concerns.

City of Hope Atlanta honored cancer survivor and volunteer Tyler Blue by selecting him to ride on its Rose Parade float, bringing awareness to throat cancer.

A federal judge has greenlit a defamation suit against former police chief Rodney Bryant, accused of falsely labeling a protester as one of Atlanta's worst criminals.

Cobb Superior Court Judge Vic Reynolds called the case “tragic all the way around.” And it was all “because some girl started something up between two guys.”

For the first time, seven of Fulton’s 15 cities have women serving as mayor after last year’s municipal elections.

The child who was shot was listed in critical condition and detectives used video technology to make arrests, DeKalb chief says.

A lofty proposal to extend the city’s tax allocation districts and hopes of expanding MARTA into a regional transit system are two of the top items on Dickens’ agenda.

An abortion law fight, a rare mass school shooting trial and a groundbreaking lawsuit against Snapchat are among Georgia's court cases to watch in 2026.

Atlanta's mayor and city council members will be sworn in on Monday. The ceremony starts at 1 p.m., at the Georgia State University Convocation Center.