Abby Kousouris

Georgia lawmakers return to Capitol amid heightened security, public pressure ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia lawmakers returned to the State Capitol on Monday, officially kicking off the General Assembly’s 40-day legislative session under hei... See more

Georgia’s affordable housing supply sinking, developers say property taxes putting units at risk ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia is losing its affordable housing supply at an alarming pace, and housing advocates say a broken property tax syste... See more

One kit, one life: Georgia schools receive overdose reversal tools ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Across Georgia, the opioid crisis is changing. State data shows overdose deaths dropped about 20% from 2023 to 2024. But health officials warn that prog... See more

Federal defunding of public media raises concerns for Georgia stations from viewers, educators ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — More than $1 billion in federal funding is being pulled from public media nationwide, money that supports more than 1,500 te... See more

Flu cases rise across Georgia, prompting mask policies and warnings ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Health officials say Georgia is in the middle of its most intense winter virus season in more than 15 years, with flu cases climbing rapidly, hospitals... See more