Fulton County approves $1.3B for new jail facility
Fulton County leaders approved $1.3 billion for a new special purpose jail facility and renovations to the current jail. The plan aims to end overcrowding that has led to stabbings and deaths, but the new facility will not open until 2031. What we don't know: It remains unclear if the...
🚚 Fulton County, GA Transportation Jobs – Multiple Openings Now Hiring
Fulton County’s transportation scene is buzzing with new opportunities — from local delivery routes to heavy equipment operations and logistics management. Whether you’re a seasoned CDL driver or just starting out, there’s something here for you.
Georgia Tech plans $31.3 million purchase of Coca-Cola property along North Avenue
ATLANTA — The Georgia Institute of Technology is finalizing an agreement with The Coca-Cola Company to purchase property along North Avenue for $31.3 million. According to the organizations, the planned transaction includes a two-story brick building and an adjacent two-acre park that have been part of Coca-Cola's holdings since 1988.
Metro Atlanta county jail first in Georgia to install inmate heart monitoring devices
The new technology will be installed in the facility’s medical and intake cells.
Second brother arrested in shooting; Major Atlanta drug bust
The second brother wanted for murder following a shooting has been arrested. In a separate drug bust, police said they recovered 300 pounds of weed.
Woman charged with murder after shooting at Atlanta shopping center
Edrisha Prater, 37, and an innocent bystander were shot.
Key takeaways from gubernatorial debate between 3 top Georgia Democratic candidates
ATLANTA — Three Democratic gubernatorial candidates for governor answered questions about how they would lead the state if they became Georgia's next governor. 11Alive and Nexstar Media Group hosted a live debate Wednesday night. The debate featured former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan, and...
New video captures deadly crash involving MARTA bus and Jeep in Atlanta
New video shows the moments leading up to a deadly crash involving a MARTA bus and a Jeep Patriot in northwest Atlanta.
South Fulton eviction leads to 300-pound pot bust
SOUTH FULTON, Ga. - A mother is behind bars and three men are on the run after a routine eviction ends up as a drug bust. Fulton County marshals on Tuesday stopped at a home on the 5000 block of Cantbury Way to serve an eviction notice. They ended up executing a drug bust.
North Georgia Cold Front Brings Rain and Isolated Thunderstorms Saturday Night With No Severe...
NORTH GEORGIA — A cold front is set to arrive across North Georgia during Saturday night and Sunday morning, April 18 and 19, 2026, bringing a welcome round of rain and the possibility of isolated thunderstorms to a region that has been in need of precipitation. Forecasters are offering a reassuring outlook for residents, confirming that no severe weather is expected at this time as...
