Atlanta Braces for Triple-Digit Heat Over July 4th Weekend
A dangerous, triple-digit heatwave is set to bake metro Atlanta over the July 4th weekend — the latest sign of how climate change is reshaping Georgia summers.
July 3, 2026
Georgia
State government, courts, rural Georgia, and statewide policy
Georgia's Largest Medical Cannabis Expansion Set to Begin This Week
Georgia is rolling out what's being called its biggest medical cannabis expansion yet, with changes taking effect Wednesday — a shift with real stakes for patients and providers across metro Atlanta.
July 2, 2026
Atlanta Opens Cooling Center as Dangerous Heat Grips Georgia
As dangerously high temperatures push across Georgia, Atlanta is opening a cooling center to protect residents — the latest sign of how a warming climate is reshaping summer in the South.
July 1, 2026
Fulton Election Board Dispute Heads to Georgia Supreme Court
A dispute involving Fulton County's election board is now before the Georgia Supreme Court, putting the state's highest court at the center of a fight over how elections are run in metro Atlanta.
June 30, 2026
Two Years On, Plant Vogtle's Costs Still Land on Georgia Power Bills
Two years after Plant Vogtle's new reactors came online, Georgia ratepayers are still absorbing the cost — and the political reckoning is far from settled.
June 28, 2026
Chattahoochee Fish Kill Is Georgia's Worst Since 2011, Report Finds
A massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee River is the largest aquatic die-off Georgia has seen since 2011, a new report finds — and warming water is part of the story.
June 27, 2026
Republican Divisions Deepen as Georgia Runoff Exposes Strange New Alliances
As Georgia heads toward another high-stakes runoff, fractures inside the state GOP and unexpected political pairings are reshaping the contest — and raising fresh questions about Republican unity heading into the midterms.
June 16, 2026
Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Set to Expire — Atlanta Drivers Urged to Fill Up Now
Georgia's temporary gas tax suspension is ending within hours, and Atlanta drivers are being urged to top off their tanks before prices tick back up at the pump.
June 2, 2026
Georgia's Medical Cannabis Program Faces Major Overhaul Starting July 1
Georgia's medical cannabis program is set for a major overhaul beginning July 1, with changes that could reshape access for patients across metro Atlanta and the state.
June 1, 2026
12 Killed, 222 Injured on Georgia Roads During Memorial Day Travel Period
Georgia State Patrol reports 12 people died and 222 were injured in crashes over the Memorial Day travel period, with fatalities spanning five counties including metro Atlanta's Clayton County.
May 31, 2026
Atlanta Advocates Demand Heat Safety Measures as Georgia Summer Looms
As another scorching summer approaches, Georgia environmental justice advocates are pressing officials for stronger heat protections — a fight that lands hardest in Atlanta's hottest, most exposed neighborhoods.
May 28, 2026
Georgia Runoff Drama Returns to Spotlight as Campaign Tensions Rise
A new round of Georgia runoff campaigning is once again drawing national attention, with FOX 5 Atlanta reporting fresh drama in a state that has become the country's most reliable political pressure cooker.
May 27, 2026
Georgia's 14th District Primary Set for May After Special Election
Georgia's 14th Congressional District is preparing for a May primary election following a high-profile special election that captured statewide attention.
May 17, 2026
Kemp Cuts Food Stamps, Foster Care Funding for Tax Cuts
Governor Brian Kemp has proposed cutting funding for food assistance, foster children, and veterans programs to finance tax reductions in Georgia's budget.
May 15, 2026
Georgia Abortion Law Drives Williams to Fight at Ballot Box
Georgia's restrictive abortion legislation has motivated Shanette Williams to become politically active, highlighting how reproductive rights issues are mobilizing voters ahead of upcoming elections.
May 15, 2026
Kemp Calls June Special Session for Redistricting, Ballot QR Codes
Governor Brian Kemp has announced a special legislative session for June to address critical redistricting issues and ballot QR code concerns in Georgia.
May 14, 2026
Georgia Records Hottest May Since 1895 as Climate Change Intensifies
Georgia experienced its hottest May on record since temperature tracking began in 1895, highlighting the accelerating impacts of climate change across the state.
May 13, 2026
Georgia Voters Undecided as Midterm Elections Approach
New polling reveals significant voter indecision across Georgia's political divide, potentially creating volatility in upcoming midterm races.
May 8, 2026
Georgia GOP Struggles to Maintain Control as Trump Creates Electoral Hurdles
Georgia Republicans face mounting challenges in maintaining political control as Trump's influence creates complications for the party's electoral prospects.
May 7, 2026
Georgia Taxpayer Rebate Checks Begin Rolling Out Across State
The Georgia Department of Revenue has started issuing the first wave of taxpayer rebate checks, with payments being distributed in phases based on previously filed state income taxes.
May 5, 2026