Troup County honors 91-year-old woman for earning her GED
The Troup County Board of Commissioners presented 91-year-old Helen Woodyard with a formal proclamation Tuesday evening to celebrate her recent graduation....
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Fulton County District 5 race: Write-in candidates enter commissioner battle
The race for the Fulton County District 5 Commission seat has expanded after two write-in candidates qualified to challenge the primary winners.
Lawmakers meet again to discuss new way to tabulate Georgia’s votes
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — For a second time on Thursday, the Georgia legislature’s Joint Elections Standards and Specifications Committee met to discuss new methods of tabulating votes. After lawmakers voted in 2024 to phase out the currently used method of tabulation t...
SEC sues LSU, Lane Kiffin over pro players controversy
The Southeastern Conference has filed a lawsuit against LSU, its board of supervisors and head football coach Lane Kiffin. The lawsuit comes as college football programs and schools fight over eligibility rules when it comes to former professional players. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV ...
Atlanta Jail price tag agreed on, Fulton County puts deadline on response
A $68 million price tag was agreed to for the Atlanta City Detention Center, but work remains on other parts of the negotiation. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens asked Fulton County to buy the ACDC for $68 million, and to decide by Sept. 21. “I am pleased to inform you that on price, ...
Georgia gubernatorial candidates unveil competing affordability plans
With voters upset about the cost of living, both candidates for governor are rolling out affordability plans to woo them. After Republican Rick Jackson pitched cuts to income and energy taxes last month, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms unveiled her proposal Wednesday to lower groce...
Fulton County approves new affordable housing developments
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has approved funding for new affordable housing developments in Atlanta’s historic Vine City and English Avenue neighborhoods, with multiple projects slated for completion by the end of next year. ...
Carr vows to use ‘all legal means necessary’ to stop pro athletes from returning to college teams
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr promised to use “all legal means necessary” to stop pro athletes from returning to college teams in a letter to SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey Wednesday. The SEC announced last week that it would prohibit athle...
Atlanta and Fulton County continue negotiating detention center deal
Fulton County continues negotiations to purchase the Atlanta City Detention Center after Commission Chair Rob Pitts said Wednesday that the parties have agreed on a price. The City of Atlanta and Fulton County have been back and forth for months over the Downtown jail’s lease. Co...
Lawmakers set to meet again on new way to count Georgia votes
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — For a second time on Thursday, the Joint Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee will meet to hear testimony and discuss the next steps for Georgia’s ballot counting. Through legislation passed in 2024, state lawmakers self-im...
Trump plans Alaska trip to stump for Sen. Sullivan in tight race
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to travel to Alaska to campaign for Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) ahead of the November midterm elections. Sullivan, a two-term Republican, finished second in last month’s primary. He will face former Congresswo...
Fulton leaders agree to $68M purchase of Atlanta City Detention Center, nix hospital commitment
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has agreed to a price tag for purchasing the Atlanta City Detention Center (ACDC)— possibly inching closer to bringing a yearslong disagreement b...
2-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Cassandra Wilson dies at 70
JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - The mayor of Mississippi’s state capital released a statement Wednesday after the death of Cassandra Wilson, a 70-year-old Jackson native and Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist. “Jackson has lost an extraordinary native daughter, and the world ...
Stockbridge mayor decision: Councilmember won't be involved
A judge ruled City Council member Lakeisha Gantt cannot serve on the panel deciding whether Mayor Jaden Williams should be removed from office.
New Clayton County Public Schools superintendent appointed
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Clayton County Public Schools has a new leader. On Monday, the Clayton County Board of Education approved Dr. Douglas Hendrix Sr.’s appointment as superintendent and CEO of schools. His contract is three years long. Hendrix had been serving as ...
Sandy Springs sidewalk extension approved, council working to connect to Chastain Park
Key points: • The Sandy Springs City Council approved two construction contracts on Sept. 1 for sidewalks, one highly anticipated one along Lake Forrest Drive and the other in one of the city’s most trafficked areas just south of I-285. • Council Member Andrew Chinsky said he is ...
DeKalb County leaders to hold meetings on updated tree protection ordinance
DeKalb County District 2 Commissioner Michelle Long Spears and Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry are launching a rewrite of the county’s tree protection ordinance and hosting meetings throughout September to gather community feedback. DeKalb County’s tree protection ordinan...
Jackson, Bottoms roll out plans in Georgia governor's race
Georgia's two major-party candidates for governor are focusing on different issues Wednesday as they continue making their cases to voters.
New invasive pest in Georgia poses risk to $1.2 billion beef industry
A grass-eating invasive pest has been spotted in Georgia, and it could mean further headaches for cattle ranchers and farmers. The pasture mealybug has been spreading across the Southeast since it was first confirmed in Texas last October, and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyl...
Douglas County Commissioners grant one-year lease to historic museum
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a new one-year lease for the local history museum in downtown Douglasville.
Whistleblower warns new USPS mail-in ballot system could threaten midterm elections
An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court....
FTC, 22 states sue Amazon over advertising prices
The Federal Trade Commission, along with 22 states, is suing Amazon, alleging that the online behemoth defrauded advertisers. Read more trending news The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court in the Western District of Washington, The Associated Press reported. It claims t...
Norcross City Council weighs funding for historic window restoration
One of Norcross’ longest-serving council members wants the city to cover the cost of restoring historic windows, about $30,000, at a publicly owned residence in the city’s famously well-preserved downtown district. Because the city’s downtown development authority had previously ...
Potential non-citizens on Georgia voter rolls, but no widespread fraud
Channel 2 Action News has obtained an audit of the state’s voter rolls and found that the state’s election system is generally effective in preventing non-citizens from registering to vote. The audit estimated that no more than 0.1% of voter registration records would have allowe...
Bottoms ups the ante in feud over debates in race for Georgia governor
Months after the campaigns of Republican Rick Jackson and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms first issued challenges to the other over when, where and how to debate ahead of the November elections, there’s still little agreement on how voters will hear from each of the two candidates ...
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ sets Billboard Hot 100 record with 20th week at No. 1
The summer still belongs to Ella Langley. The Alabama-born country singer set a Billboard Hot 100 record on Monday, as her smash hit, “Choosin’ Texas,” topped the charts for the 20th week. Read more trending news The cumulative total breaks the mark for the longest run at No. 1 a...
Millions of dollars to help with rent or a down payment available soon in Georgia county
Money from an $8.9 million federal grant will help neighbors with rent, a down payment or meals. Gwinnett County commissioners approved the plan. The money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will go toward 54 separate projects. The county calls it the 2026 ...
Hearing officer removes Stockbridge councilwoman from mayor investigation panel
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A hearing officer has removed Stockbridge Councilwoman Lakeisha Gantt from an investigative panel examining allegations against Mayor Jayden Williams, ruling that she went “beyond her role” by contacting the mayor’s family and discussing po...
Judge: Councilwoman can’t serve on panel weighing charges against Stockbridge mayor
HENRY COUNTY - A judge ruled that Stockbridge Councilwoman Lakeshia Gantt cannot serve on the panel that will evaluate whether Mayor Jayden Williams faces charges. Judge Gino Brogdon said Gantt should be removed because of concerns about bias, an email he described as a threat an...
Atlanta, Fulton County fail to reach deal on city jail before deadline; city sends counteroffer
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Fulton County’s latest offer to purchase the Atlanta City Detention Center has expired after the county and city failed to reach a deal by a Monday afternoon deadline. Atlanta leaders have now sent a counteroffer. In an Aug. 10 letter to Atlant...
Mayor says flags should not be lowered for Dolly Parton
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - A mayor in Mississippi said flags should not be lowered for celebrities like Dolly Parton After Parton’s death Tuesday, President Donald Trump ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor her life. Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams addres...
TEST: 2026 Voter’s Guide
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — 2026 is a crucial election year for the Peach State. This year, voters will decide a new governor, who will represent them in the U.S. Senate and a slew of other statewide races and U.S. House races for Georgia’s representatives. What races are...
Mississippi mayor argues against lowering flag for Dolly Parton after her death
Mayor Ken Adams argued half-staff flags should be kept for military heroes, presidents and fallen first responders, not celebrities.
Week Ahead in Washington: August 30
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - This week, the House of Representatives is set to return from its August recess, ahead of what is expected to be a busy legislative period before the midterm elections. Members are scheduled to return Monday and have roughly four weeks to debate and pass a ...
Metro Atlanta city launches 5-year plan to tackle traffic for growing population
A north metro Atlanta city is looking at ways to tackle traffic, improve sidewalks and expand options for people who want to walk, bike or use trails. The Woodstock City Council approved a new five-year Comprehensive Transportation Plan this week. The plan will serve as a roadmap...
Colorado city leader dies after collapsing on 14,000-foot mountain hike
Englewood Mayor Pro Tem Joe Anderson, 45, died Friday after collapsing while hiking Colorado’s Quandary Peak, a 14,271-foot mountain in Summit County.
Douglas County Museum fate still up in air
Amidst the ongoing efforts to find a new home, and lifeline, for the Douglas County Museum of Art and History, the county Board of Commissioners was expected to review a new leasing contract. As of Aug. 18, the vote and agenda item were postponed. A new date has not been set yet....
Douglas County cancels museum lease ‘with no warning’
Amidst the ongoing efforts to find a new home, and lifeline, for the Douglas County Museum of Art and History, the county Board of Commissioners was expected to review a new leasing contract. As of Aug. 18, the vote and agenda item were postponed. A new date has not been set yet....
Georgia approves federal fuel waiver to lower gas costs, boost supply
The Georgia Department of Agriculture approved a federal fuel waiver issued on Aug. 20. Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced Thursday that the waiver, aimed at lowering gas prices and boosting how much fuel was available in Georgia, was adopted by the state. The Aug. 2...
Working for Fun: Remember why you care
Happy Saturday. I hope you’re not working. I probably am. Or I’m “not working,” which for me means checking my computer somewhere between every 30 minutes and three hours. Lately, the hum of my laptop is constant. It’s hot. The fan is regularly on, and my wrists resting on the ke...
Experts warn of ‘pink slime’ tactics from new Georgia news websites
In late July, a new website popped online carrying local news stories from Georgia. There was an article about a disgraced former Atlanta City Council member, another about President Donald Trump’s visit to Cobb County, and one about Georgia coach Kirby Smart. Read more about the...
Gwinnett County district attorney challenging new election law
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Gwinnett County District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson is challenging a new Georgia law that eliminates partisan primaries for district attorneys in five metro Atlanta counties. Austin-Gatson says House Bill 369 limits the information vote...
Election tie decided by playing cards
One Arizona election win was all in the cards, literally. Read more trending news The election for Gila Bend Town Council ended in a tie, so the two candidates — Jesus Rubalcava and Athena Guerrero — had to draw a card to determine the winner, The Arizona Republic reported. Both ...
National Charcuterie Day with Graze Craze
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Whether you’re a fan of cured meats, gourmet cheeses, or the perfect artisanal spread, today is your day! We’re getting a head start in celebrating National Charcuterie Bay by learning how to build the ultimate, crowd-pleasing board with Graze Craze ! AT...
Gwinnett DA sues Georgia over nonpartisan election law
Gwinnett County District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson has filed a lawsuit challenging a new Georgia law that makes several metro Atlanta county offices nonpartisan....
Footprints for the Future gala to benefit Shaquille O’Neal Boys & Girls Club
Community leaders, philanthropists and Henry County residents will gather Sept. 25 for Footprints for the Future , a fundraising gala benefiting the Shaquille O’Neal Boys & Girls Club. The event, organized by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta’s Henry County Advisory Board, ...
WATCH: High School Football: Sandy Creek, Douglas County collide in massive early-season matchup
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A pair of rosters loaded with DI talent across the board will collide in the first game of the ‘Drive for the GHSA State Title’ of the 2026 Georgia high school football season on Friday night as the Sandy Creek Patriots will travel to Douglasvi...
Evolution of Menopause Care
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - For women, menopause can feel exhausting, frustrating. But Board-Certified OB-GYN Dr. Maesha Twyner wants to help you feel empowered and relaxed during this life change - especially as menopause care and research evolves. ATL Live is your home for food, ...
Aging Better: The GLP-1 Episode
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — In this week’s episode of Aging Better, host Cyreia Sandlin talks all things GLP-1 with board-certified internist Dr. Paul Bradley. Dr. Bradley is a practicing board-certified internist and co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Scripta Insigh...
Federal judge temporarily blocks new mail-in voting restrictions
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - On Thursday night, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order, that once again blocks the Trump administration’s mail-in voting restrictions for the November midterm elections. Massachusetts U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani issued the 14-d...
‘We needed to get rid of these’: City turns off Flock cameras, cites misuse concerns
TEMPE, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — The city of Tempe announced this week that it has turned off its Flock cameras with plans to end its contract with the company. Tempe Mayor Corey Woods said the cameras have helped law enforcement, but the city’s decision followed reports of prob...
Democratic Party event scheduled for Rosh Hashanah sparks conversation about Jewish voters
DULUTH, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The timing of an upcoming Democratic Party event is drawing criticism from Jewish constituents and lawmakers. The Bluetopia event, put on by the Gwinnett Democratic Party in Duluth, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12. That’s right in the middle...
Georgia Power’s OpenAI contract in Effingham County approved, expected to lower residential bills
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First/WTOC) — State regulators have officially approved a contract for Georgia Power to serve a massive new OpenAI project in Effingham County. Georgia Power announced Wednesday that the agreement has cleared the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) ...
Multi-use path eliminated from Windsor Parkway plan, but residents still aren’t happy
The Brookhaven City Council at its Aug. 25 meeting eliminated a planned multi-use path from the Windsor Parkway path project, but opponents to the project say that the installation of a roundabout will still result in the destruction of hundreds of trees. According to Brookhaven’...