18-year-old hit, killed by train in Union City
The investigation determined the 18-year-old was distracted by music and didn't notice the train coming.
May 9, 2026Open source
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Police: DUI crash in Austell injures child
Deanne Mechele Dawson, 35, of Union City, is accused of crashing a silver Hyundai Sante Fe while under the influence of alcohol with her eight-year-old daugh...
May 6, 2026Open source
Union City teen ordered to trial in fatal shooting of Oakland security guard, but questions remain
The defense describes him as a "19-year-old kid" who recently graduated high school with a 3.13 and received accolades for participation in local youth footb...
May 5, 2026Open source
Union City teen ordered to trial in fatal shooting of Oakland security guard, but questions remain
The defense describes him as a "19-year-old kid" who recently graduated high school with a 3.13 and received accolades for participation in local youth footb...
May 5, 2026Open source
Union City PD reported a train incident closing an area of Highway 29/Roosevelt Highway on Tuesday morning...
Union City PD reported a train incident closing an area of Highway 29/Roosevelt Highway on Tuesday morning with emergency crews on scene.
May 5, 2026Open source
Arthur Wichert, ex-Union City mayor, dies at 87
Arthur Wichert, ex-Union City mayor, dies at 87
May 2, 2026Open source
Jury delivers $16 million verdict against Oakland Diocese in bellwether sex abuse case
The jury ordered the payout to a former Union City altar boy who claimed he had twice been molested in 1975 by a notorious priest.
May 1, 2026Open source
Alton mayor proposes easing residency rules for non-union city workers
Alton mayor proposes easing residency rules for non-union city workers
May 1, 2026Open source
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Flash flood warning for metro Atlanta counties canceled
There is a medium risk for flooding and flash flooding for much of north Georgia, including metro Atlanta.
May 30, 2026Open source
Gas alarm prompts evacuation at Georgia Tech facility, scene cleared
Atlanta firefighters responded to a reported industrial gas alarm at a Georgia Tech research facility.
May 29, 2026Open source
Three new measles cases in metro Atlanta confirmed by state
Officials with the Georgia Department of Public Health say the family traveled internationally and was unvaccinated.
May 29, 2026Open source
Heavy rain and storms return to North Georgia for weekend
A moist weather pattern will bring heavy downpours and storms to metro Atlanta and North Georgia starting Friday afternoon.
May 29, 2026Open source
Georgia man who stole $11 million from behind bars escapes from federal prison
As a Georgia inmate, Arthur Lee Cofield Jr. was accused of orchestrating a scheme to steal from a Hollywood movie producer and ordering a drive-by shooting i...
May 28, 2026Open source
Rick Jackson declines Atlanta Press Club debate invitation
Candidates in the runoffs for Georgia's primary have been invited to the latest round of Atlanta Press Club debates.
May 28, 2026Open source
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 29-31, 2026
ATLANTA - Looking for something fun to do around metro Atlanta this week? From festivals and concerts to family-friendly events and foodie favorites, here’...
May 27, 2026Open source
Georgia veteran rescues woman stranded on roof of car during major Atlanta floods on Downtown Connector
The dramatic rescue on the Downtown Connector near Baker Street was captured on video as floodwaters rapidly rose along Interstate 75/85.
May 21, 2026Open source
Waymo suspends service in Atlanta after driverless car gets stuck in flood waters
Waymo suspended services after one of their driverless vehicles got stranded in Atlanta, Georgia floodwaters. Here's what happened -> (Credit: Claudia)
May 21, 2026Open source
Jones, Jackson to face off in GOP runoff race for governor
ATLANTA — One of Georgia's most-watched GOP races is headed to a runoff. Republicans Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will go head-to-head in a runoff race.
May 20, 2026Open source
Man dies after being shot outside Vine City food mart in Atlanta, crashing into power pole
When officers arrived, they found a man inside the vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound after he had crashed into a power pole.
May 19, 2026Open source
Alleged Georgia cocaine trafficker pulled from ocean after plane crash near the Bahamas
A man accused of trafficking drugs into Georgia was in federal court on Friday after surviving a plane crash.
May 16, 2026Open source
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Georgia vs LIU start time shifted due to possible rain in Athens
With rain looming heading into this weekend’s NCAA Athens Regional, Friday’s baseball game times will shift up to try and beat the inclement weather.
May 29, 2026Open source
Georgia GOP Senate debate set while governor showdown remains uncertain
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones will have the debate stage Monday all to himself after billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson declined the invitation, citing a sc...
May 28, 2026Open source
Georgia superintendent under fire after husband's podcast comments surface
Decatur Schools Superintendent faces resignation demands from local parents over a controversial podcast hosted by her husband.
May 28, 2026Open source
Beyond the Bars: Athens children visit prison to hopefully not return
Students and their parents visit prison in a program aimed at curbing youth violence and gang activity in Athens-Clarke County, which has one of Georgia's hi...
May 27, 2026Open source
Why Burt Jones says his billionaire opponent is hiding his past
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones faces healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson in a high-stakes Georgia primary runoff election on June 16.
May 22, 2026Open source
Businessman Rick Jackson says his business solutions can fix Georgia
Republican Rick Jackson stopped by FOX 5 to discuss his campaign ahead of a runoff election against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones for the governor's seat.
May 20, 2026Open source
GSP investigating after Helen Police chief hits 70-year-old pedestrian while responding to call
As the chief traveled north on State Route 17, she made a left turn onto Yonah Street, where she collided with a pedestrian.
May 17, 2026Open source
Gators’ slugger Taylor Shumaker powers Florida into Super Regionals
Florida sophomore Taylor Shumaker's homer, three runs lead Gators past Georgia Tech 5-2 and into the NCAA Super Regionals.
May 17, 2026Open source
Pair charged in Marietta armed robbery that left two shot
Two Marietta teens are in custody after two others were shot and wounded in a local armed robbery Wednesday, city police report.
May 11, 2026Open source
Cobb County, cities advance $1.15B capital projects tax plan
MARIETTA — The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is preparing to take the next step toward renewing the county’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax...
May 11, 2026Open source
UWG psych alum celebrated on National Cartoonist Day
The U.S. recognized National Cartoonist Day on May 5, and University of West Georgia alumnus Mark Buford ’86 is proof that sometimes the sharpest insights...
May 11, 2026Open source
Fury as massive Georgia data center uses 30 million gallons of water through secret 'unbilled' pipes while...
The issue began last year when residents in the affluent subdivision of Annelise Park in Fayetteville noticed their water pressure was unusually low.
May 11, 2026Open source
Asher & Rose on Marietta Square files for bankruptcy after a three months of business
Asher & Rose, a popular grocery store and cafe on Marietta Square, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Thursday, according to court records.
May 10, 2026Open source
Georgia town reinstates police force days after mayor fired entire department
The town council in Cohutta, Georgia, voted to reinstate its police department days after Mayor Ron Shinnick fired all 10 officers, a move the vice mayor say...
May 9, 2026Open source
Georgia mayor fires entire police department after officers complain about his wife in dispute
Cohutta, Georgia, Mayor Ron Shinnick dissolved the town's entire police department, firing all 10 employees. A former officer alleges the move was a personal...
May 9, 2026Open source
Georgia native, Olympic legend Elana Meyers Taylor stops by Henry County pre-K class to inspire future gene...
The Douglasville native stopped by Mt. Carmel Elementary School in Hampton, where she answered students’ questions about bobsledding and shared her Olympic...
May 8, 2026Open source
Marjorie Taylor Greene's Fiancé Abruptly Quits Job as White House Correspondent Amid Her Nasty Feud With T...
Brian Glenn announced his resignation from the White House press pool for Real America's Voice as he puts his 'roots' in Georgia with Marjorie Taylor Greene.
May 8, 2026Open source
Brand to receive degree from UGA
ATHENS, GA — Daisi Rae Brand of Russell, a candidate for Ph.D. Psychology, is one of over 9,400 candidates to be recognized in the University of Georgia’...
May 8, 2026Open source
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Union City is in Fulton County, Georgia.
Region: North Georgia
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30291
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Live election results for 2026 Georgia primaries
Here’s the live election results for the May 19, 2026 Georgia primaries. Both Democrats and Republicans have crowded fields for the Georgia Governor’s ra...
May 30, 2026Open source
First Coast hurricane evacuation zones | Know Your Zone
Here's a list of hurricane evacuation zones around Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, and how to find yours.
May 30, 2026Open source
Georgia couple arrested after child airlifted to hospital
Two west Georgia residents are facing charges after a child abuse investigation involving severe injuries to a child, according to the Georgia Bureau of Inve...
May 30, 2026Open source
Flash flood warning for metro Atlanta counties canceled
There is a medium risk for flooding and flash flooding for much of north Georgia, including metro Atlanta.
May 30, 2026Open source
Fugitive wanted in Miami-Dade attempted murder case arrested in Georgia, deputies say
A fugitive wanted in a Miami-Dade shooting back in March that left a man critically injured was arrested in Georgia, authorities said.
May 29, 2026Open source
Georgia vs LIU start time shifted due to possible rain in Athens
With rain looming heading into this weekend’s NCAA Athens Regional, Friday’s baseball game times will shift up to try and beat the inclement weather.
May 29, 2026Open source
U.S. Marshals capture Miami-Dade fugitive in Georgia after about 70 days on the run
A 37-year-old fugitive was in Georgia on Friday, waiting to be extradited to Miami-Dade County for allegedly trying to kill a father over their kids’ confl...
May 29, 2026Open source
Savannah’s horse-drawn carriage tours can resume in heat, court rules
Tour operators in Georgia's oldest city won a court injunction allowing them to use horses when temperatures reach 85 degrees after a revised state law trigg...
May 29, 2026Open source
A real live teenage mutant ninja turtle? Viral sensation returns to the sea.
Early Grey, a rare hybrid turtle rescued from Cape Cod beach and nursed to health at Georgia Sea Turtle Center, returned to the ocean at Jekyll Island after...
May 29, 2026Open source
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