Gov. Brian Kemp signed five bills that cut taxes into law on Thursday that will save Georgia taxpayers money. Organizers of a cannabis-themed art and music festival this weekend in Macon hope to establish it among the city’s regular rotation of spring and summer events.

From playing shows to seeing artists like Janelle Monáe and Greta Van Fleet, Emily Saliers — one-half of the Atlanta-based duo Indigo Girls, along with Amy Ray — has a plethora of memories that she could share about the historic Fox Theatre. And she’s about to be able to add one more.

Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.

Grady Health System announced plans to build a $38 million free-standing emergency facility in Fulton County, south of Atlanta.

Governor Brian Kemp signed five tax-cutting bills into law today, including one that lowers the income tax from 5.49% to 5.39%

Leaders and artists gathered at an aquatic and recreation center in Southeast Atlanta to celebrate new public art via the C.T. Martin Natatorium.

Dickey Betts, who formed a legendary lead guitar duo with Duane Allman in the Allman Brothers Band and was widely considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time, died Thursday morning. He was 80. 

Dickey Betts, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, died April 18 at his home in Florida. He was 80 years old. Former bandmate Chuck Leavell played keyboards for the Macon, Ga.-based band and collaborated with Betts on multiple projects and performances over the years.  

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed five bills into law Thursday that will save Georgia taxpayers money. 

On the Thursday, April 18 edition of Georgia Today: Gov. Brian Kemp signs tax-cutting bills into law; a new report shows Georgia stalled in its efforts to boost pre-K enrollment; and we remember Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers, who died today at the age of 80.

Is Georgia about to be invaded by giant Argentine lizards? Well, that wasn’t on the 2024 bingo card. Don’t worry, it’s not happening, but we should keep our eyes peeled.

The largest periodical cicada brood in North America will span at least a dozen states in the Southeast. The brief, but spectacular, emergence has entomologists buzzing with excitement.

Thousands of Black college students expected this weekend for an annual spring bash at Georgia's largest public beach shouldn't expect a warm welcome. Tybee Island's city leaders are bringing in dozens of extra police officers and using barricades to block parking lots and residential streets during Orange Crush, a sprawling beach party begun three decades ago.

The number of antisemitic incidents of violence, vandalism and assault rose a staggering 140% last year.

An Augusta man has been charged with trafficking millions of dollars in stolen merchandise and memorabilia from Augusta National Golf Club.

Leaders and artists gathered at an aquatic and recreation center in Southeast Atlanta to celebrate new public art Wednesday.

On the Wednesday, April 17 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says vandalism won't stop the construction of the controversial police training center; a statewide program provides needed medical care in some rural areas; and an Augusta man is charged with trafficking stolen merch from the Augusta National Country Club. 

Mayor Andre Dickens sent a message on Wednesday to "Stop Cop City" protesters and “anarchists” who continue to commit arson, damage property, and trespass: “Newsflash: The training center is well on its way. We will continue and complete it this year. Construction is happening on the site every day.”

Georgia ranks as one of the worst maternal mortality rates in the nation. Mama Glow is one organization working to improve the stark racial disparities and health care for Black women overall.