Atlanta Gladiators Trade for Defenseman Ryan Conroy

Atlanta Gladiators director of hockey operations and head coach Matt Ginn announced on Friday that the ECHL ice hockey team has acquired defenseman Ryan Conroy from the Adirondack Thunder in exchange for future considerations. Conroy, 24, is...

Georgia Residents Warned About Unlicensed Pest Control Sales at Their Doors

ATLANTA, GA — The Georgia Department of Agriculture has issued a public warning after a recent surge in reports of unlicensed individuals going door-to-door offering pest control services. Officials say residents should remain cautious and always...

Georgia Today: Vaccine task force; New EPA guidelines; Documentary series on Magic City

Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast. Here, we bring you the latest reports from the GPB newsroom. On today's episode, leaders from the Atlanta-based CDC will be part of a reinstated vaccine task force. The EPA announces new guidance...

Georgia Senate eyeing need-based college scholarships

The state's lottery-funded HOPE Scholarship program has been highly successful, covering most or all of college tuition for more than 2.2 million Georgians since its inception in 1993. But Georgia lawmakers are considering expanding state aid to...

Atlanta’s CBS station switches to Channel 69 starting Saturday

Business Times are a-changing for the city’s longtime CBS affiliate. Starting Saturday, the television station in Atlanta airing CBS programming will switch from Channel 46 (WANF-TV) to Channel 69 (WUPA). (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) Keep your...

Georgia woman charged with murdering girlfriend, dismembering body, stealing identity

Angel Marie Thompson, of Fulton County, collected nearly $140,000 in government benefits while living under her deceased partner's identity. A Georgia woman has been taken into custody for allegedly dismembering her girlfriend and then assuming...

Reps. Davis and Schofield offer MARTA passes for constituent services day in Atlanta

Jon G. Burns, Georgia State Representative from 159th District | Official U.S. House headshotJon G. Burns, Georgia State Representative from 159th District | Official U.S. House headshot State Representatives Viola Davis and Kim Schofield will...

Jury Convicts Georgia Man of $16M COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud

A federal jury in Albany, Georgia, convicted a Georgia man today for his participation in a scheme to defraud the Georgia Department of Labor out of millions of dollars in benefits meant to assist unemployed individuals during the COVID-19...

Cordele man convicted in multi-million dollar scheme to defraud Georgia Department of Labor

WALB is working to produce a video for this story. In the meantime, we encourage you to watch our livestream. CORDELE, Ga. (WALB) - A South Georgia man has been convicted by a federal jury for a $16 million COVID-19 unemployment fraud scheme....

Inside The Fantasy: How Magic City Rewrote Atlanta’s Sound, Swagger, And Story

For 40 years, Magic City has been more than a strip club—it’s been Atlanta’s compass for cool. To outsiders, it’s an exoticized symbol of the city’s nightlife; to insiders, it’s the “Black Studio 54” of the South, a place where music careers are...

Popular Beverage Recalled In Georgia Could Contain Glass Fragments

A popular beverage product sold around the country has been recalled from dozens of states over a possible foreign matter contamination. Dollar General Corporation has recalled three lots of its 8-ounce Clover Valley Instant Coffee due to the...

Jane Doe shares story accusing prominent Sacramento businessman Ethan Conrad of sexual assault

Prominent Sacramento businessman Ethan Conrad is facing mounting legal troubles. Six women have filed civil lawsuits against the millionaire real estate developer, alleging he did terrible things to them. CBS13 discovered that on August 8,...

Could plaintiffs have to pay for Georgia’s legal fees?

A Morgan county judge is deliberating on a legal case brought forward to stop the development of an automobile factory near Social Circle off I-20. Six local landowners brought the case forward against the project which is being backed by the...

Light & Wonder Enters Nebraska’s Skill-Games Market, One of Few Regulated in the US

Written by Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev is a gambling news writer with several years of experience in the iGaming industry. He started creating promotional content but soon found he loved reporting on the industry itself. Since...

Take these classes in Atlanta to keep your kitchen and culinary skills sharp

Support local news in ATL Support local news While others chase clicks, we focus on serving our communities with intention. Support responsible reporting crafted by your neighbors. Or support us with a one-time gift. Via Distillery of Modern Art....

Black entrepreneur gets patent approved for plant-based braiding hair

Want more good news in your inbox? Sign up for the Black Joy newsletter to bring more joy into your life. New issues every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. To Ciara Imani May, Black people deserve to live in a world where beauty doesn’t equal pain....

Buccaneers Connected to Stunning Trade That Could Reshape the NFL

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made five straight playoff appearances and appear to be well on track to make a sixth consecutive trip in 2025. But are they genuine Super Bowl contenders? In an absolutely loaded NFC, it will be difficult for the...

Rivian to Resume Construction of $5B Georgia EV Plant in 2026

Electric vehicle maker Rivian is preparing to resume work on its paused $5-billion manufacturing plant in Social Circle, Ga., according to the company. The manufacturer scheduled a ceremonial groundbreaking for September and is on track to begin...

Why women-owned small businesses are booming in Atlanta

Why Georgia electric bills are higher this summer — and how to cut costs

It can be a challenge to beat the heat these days, but there are ways to save electricity and save money. Georgia Power spokesperson Alicia Brown sat down with Joanne Feldman with some simple tips that will lower your electric bill. ATLANTA - This...