Georgia Winter Ice Warning: Key Freezing Rain Prep Steps Residents Should Take Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Atlanta, GA – Emergency officials across Georgia are urging residents to begin preparing today for potential ice storms this winter, emphasizing that freezing rain often causes more damage than snowfall....
Atlanta passes halfway point to house 400 people by the end of 2025
An Atlanta nonprofit tasked with leading the city's homelessness response says it is more than halfway toward its goal of housing 400 people by year-end. Why it matters: The housing affordability crisis is affecting people in nearly all income brackets, and is forcing local governments to shift their attention to...
Megachurch pastor arrested, charged with beating child with extension cord
A staff member at Creekside Christian Academy noticed blood on the back of the child’s pants, leading to an investigation.
Driver was speeding at 91 miles per hour before killing bicyclist, police say
A driver was speeding at 91 miles per hour when he struck and killed a bicyclist earlier this week in Atlanta, according to an arrest warrant. Benjamin Sawyers, 24, was charged on Thursday with homicide by vehicle, reckless driving and speeding, according to Fulton County Jail records. The accident happened...
‘I’m ready to go to jail’ 84-year-old retired teacher struggles to pay $1,000 fine...
We found that many drivers don’t understand the court process or why the fee can’t be paid in installments.
Georgia Lottery’s Cash4Life won by metro Atlanta resident
The winning ticket, purchased via the Georgia Lottery mobile app, matched all five numbers and the Cash Ball.
Man injured by glass after shootout near Atlanta gas station
Investigators say the victim is alert, conscious and breathing.
Georgia representative Buddy Carter calls for federal troop deployment in Atlanta
His request was addressed to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting Immigration Director Todd Lyons.
21 kilograms of fentanyl, $380K in cash seized from Georgia home, FBI says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — 21 kilograms of fentanyl and $380,000 in cash were seized from a Georgia home Friday, according to the FBI’s Atlanta field office. The field office did not specify where the home was. “This significant operation showcases the strength of our collaborative efforts...
Intense Debate: Keisha Lance Bottoms, Georgia Gubernatorial Candidate, Reinterprets Her Record as the 2026...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms reframes her record as 2026 races takes shape.

















