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TROUP COUNTY, Ga. — A group of Buddhist monks who are walking from Texas to Washington, D.C. arrived in Georgia this weekend and are making their way through metro Atlanta. The monks came Saturday through Troup County, with both the Troup County Sheriff's Office and Hogansville Police Department posting about how...

Two Publix grocery stores in metro Atlanta have closed, leaving nearby residents looking for new places to shop for groceries.

DECATUR, Ga. — If you’ve driven through metro Atlanta, you’ve probably seen it: piles of old tires dumped on vacant lots, industrial areas, even deep in the woods. DeKalb County officials say they’ve had enough — and they’re launching a major crackdown. “Illegal tire...

Mayor Andre Dickens announced City Attorney Patrise Perkins-Hooker will depart the City ahead of the start of Mayor Dickens’ next term, after a distinguished period of service. Mayor Dickens has appointed Marquetta J. Bryan to serve as the City of Atlanta’s new City Attorney. Bryan brings more than...

Cobb County, GA — The criminal case against Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor continues to unfold as her attorneys seek to have felony charges dismissed before trial, while prosecutors simultaneously push back with several pretrial motions over what evidence can be presented. Taylor, first elected in...

The saying goes that there is no manual handed to parents when they leave the hospital on how to take care of their baby. However, any devotee of Atlanta-based Moms on Call would tell you otherwise. Founded by two pediatric nurses, Laura Hunter and Jennifer Walker, the baby care methodology...

John and Antuanette Patton, the founders of Street Charity, said they wanted to help people get a meal with dignity.

This story was provided by WABE media partner Decaturish. DeKalb County will officially launch its pet litter registry on Jan. 1, 2026, and all owners of dogs, cats and domestic rabbits will be required to register litters within 21 days of birth. There was a soft launch of the registry...

Law enforcement agencies lined the streets for a parade, just as they’ve done since Lillie Mae Hightower turned 100.

FAIRBURN, Ga. (ANF/Gray News) - An investigation into HOA practices has led to an outpouring of community support for a metro Atlanta woman whose homeowners’ association garnished her bank account while she was undergoing cancer treatment. Ayanna Fuller was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer, in...