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According to Cherokee County, the Easter baskets will be given to local kids in need. Basket donations will be accepted through April 11.
Want to become one of Fulton County's citizen scientists? The next workshop will take place in Johns Creek this Saturday.
Akasha Eloei Randle was wanted for failure to appear on charges for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault.
Alpharetta is hosting a paper shredding and electronic recycling event this Saturday at the Alpharetta Department of Public Works.
Forsyth County government will reflect on the past year’s accomplishments and take a look ahead at key priorities for the future.
Here's when Apple's new TV series, "Zoltar," plans to film in Canton.
According to the Sandy Springs Police Department, an officer recently found a baby squirrel "crying" behind its headquarters.
The Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation recently recognized the Cartersville Fire Department for placing third overall in money raised.
Woodstock police said the two arrested men believed they were communicating online with female children with plans to have sex.
ElectriCom LLC hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Alpharetta this week to celebrate its third regional office.
Prospective homebuyers will have an opportunity to tour a wide variety of Alpharetta homes during the "2022 Parade of Homes."
Justin Bieber's previously postponed concerts in Florida will finally kick off Thursday starting in Jacksonville.
Justin Bieber's previously postponed concert in North Carolina will finally occur Tuesday at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.
Whataburger said it plans to employ more than 1,400 people at its Atlanta area restaurants by the end of 2023.
State health officials said fentanyl-related overdose deaths have been increasing in Georgia since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida first responders employed by local governments will receive $1,000 bonuses for the second year in a row, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says Disney has "crossed the line" as several groups file a lawsuit to challenge the "Don't Say Gay" law aimed at schools.
On Wednesday, the Georgia House passed Senate Bill 319, which would allow permitless carry in Georgia.
According to U.S. Army officials, Capt. James T. Bellew, 26, was found deceased at the crash site early Wednesday morning.
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, the dream of homeownership may not be possible for people hoping to buy in these counties.
