The Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday for much of north and central Georgia. Forecasters say heat index values between 105 and 109 degrees are expected in the affected areas. Overnight temperatures are forecast to provide little relief, with conditions quickly intensifying again by Tuesday morning.

The Georgia Lottery announced it raised $1,471,352,000 for the state’s HOPE Scholarship and Pre-K programs this year. The funds raised by the Georgia Lottery are allocated specifically to the HOPE Scholarship and Georgia’s Pre-K Program.

His effort comes as Texas pushes a special session to redraw its voting maps to give Republicans a better chance of picking up more seats.

Three Emory Healthcare hospitals are once again recognized among Georgia’s top medical centers, according to the 2025–26 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.

ATLANTA — Tariffs on foreign goods are impacting every Georgia business differently. Some say they are benefiting from increased demand for American-made products, while others face uncertainty.

Georgia players claimed $41,347,129 in winnings from scratch-off games last week. Proceeds from these games benefit education in the state. For more information on the Georgia Lottery Corp, visit www.galottery.com.

Thomas Grady Cousins (born December 7, 1931) is an American real estate developer, sports supporter and philanthropist. Cousins was a leader in shaping the skyline in Atlanta, and he purchased St. Louis Hawks and moved the NBA team to the city. For a time, he also owned the Atlanta Flames of the NHL.

The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office has launched an investigation into a metro Atlanta man accused of defrauding multiple people out of tens of thousands of dollars through a questionable investment scheme.

Aaron Hines was shot and killed last week in a southeast Atlanta townhome. Hines, who led the Georgia Rattlers, was remembered Tuesday evening as more than just a coach. More than a hundred players -- past and present -- gathered at Washington Park,

As Atlanta students head back to school in the coming days, a fraction of them will be taking electric buses. Those students will be getting a healthier, quieter ride — and research shows they may also perform better on tests and have fewer absences.