Atlanta kicks off World Cup countdown with pep rally
Atlanta officials officially kicked off FIFA World Cup celebrations Tuesday with a community pep rally and updates on preparations for the global sporting event. Mayor Andre Dickens said the city is ready to host eight FIFA World Cup matches after years of preparation.
Atlanta officials officially kicked off FIFA World Cup celebrations Tuesday with a community pep rally and updates on preparations for the global sporting event. Mayor Andre Dickens said the city is ready to host eight FIFA World Cup matches after years of preparation.
Pre-trial hearing underway for suspended sheriff
Suspended Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch remains in court as a judge considers challenges to evidence in his DUI case.
Suspended Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch remains in court as a judge considers challenges to evidence in his DUI case.
Be Someone, Inc. fights violence through chess
For students at the "Be Someone" Chess Camp, every move on the chessboard is a lesson for life. The camp aims to teach lessons like how to pause, think critically, and make smarter choices before facing life-changing situations. We speak with Orrin Hudson, the coach in charge of it all.
For students at the "Be Someone" Chess Camp, every move on the chessboard is a lesson for life. The camp aims to teach lessons like how to pause, think critically, and make smarter choices before facing life-changing situations. We speak with Orrin Hudson, the coach in charge of it all.
Mango Circle shooting: Atlanta police search for 3 possible suspects
Investigators are searching for three suspects after a 33-year-old man was shot and killed near a northwest Atlanta bus stop last Sunday afternoon, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
Investigators are searching for three suspects after a 33-year-old man was shot and killed near a northwest Atlanta bus stop last Sunday afternoon, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
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Man accused in Midtown MARTA station shooting faces federal charges
A 42-year-old multi-convicted felon faces federal charges after allegedly shooting a teenager at the Midtown MARTA station last Friday, federal prosecutors announced.
A 42-year-old multi-convicted felon faces federal charges after allegedly shooting a teenager at the Midtown MARTA station last Friday, federal prosecutors announced.
Kentucky football player from Georgia dies at age 20
Kentucky defensive lineman Nic Smith, a former Walnut Grove High School standout, has died at age 20.
Kentucky defensive lineman Nic Smith, a former Walnut Grove High School standout, has died at age 20.
Coffee County man killed in dog dispute; 3 charged
Three people, including a 16-year-old, have been charged in the death of a Coffee County man.
Three people, including a 16-year-old, have been charged in the death of a Coffee County man.
Tuesday morning top stories 06/09/2026
Top stories for Tuesday morning include MARTA crime concerns, gas station machete attack and shooting, hotel demand for World Cup, attempted breach of Fulton County Jail, Atlanta weather and traffic.
Top stories for Tuesday morning include MARTA crime concerns, gas station machete attack and shooting, hotel demand for World Cup, attempted breach of Fulton County Jail, Atlanta weather and traffic.
Atlanta rapper Offset confronts driver in Monaco caught on video
Offset accused the man of grabbing women by the neck and threatening them.
Offset accused the man of grabbing women by the neck and threatening them.
Georgia Aquarium welcomes 50M visitors, announces giveaway
Georgia Aquarium has welcomed more than 50 million visitors since opening in 2005.
Georgia Aquarium has welcomed more than 50 million visitors since opening in 2005.
Chrisleys sue former attorney over criminal case defense
Todd and Julie Chrisley have filed a $25 million lawsuit accusing a former defense attorney and his law firm of legal malpractice.
Todd and Julie Chrisley have filed a $25 million lawsuit accusing a former defense attorney and his law firm of legal malpractice.
President Trump attends NBA finals game in New York City
For the first time in 27 years, the NBA Finals returned to New York City and President Trump was in attendance. Not everyone was happy about his presence however and many people in the crowd booed.
For the first time in 27 years, the NBA Finals returned to New York City and President Trump was in attendance. Not everyone was happy about his presence however and many people in the crowd booed.
San Antonio Spurs rally past New York Knicks in crucial Game 3 of 2026 NBA Finals
The San Antonio Spurs erased a seven-point halftime deficit behind Victor Wembanyama to defeat the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals and cut New York's series lead to 2-1.
The San Antonio Spurs erased a seven-point halftime deficit behind Victor Wembanyama to defeat the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals and cut New York's series lead to 2-1.
West Atlanta room hit by gunfire
Bullets pierced a bedroom ceiling and struck a dresser inside a West Atlanta apartment twice in one month, according to an Atlanta Housing statement.
Bullets pierced a bedroom ceiling and struck a dresser inside a West Atlanta apartment twice in one month, according to an Atlanta Housing statement.
Fulton County Jail perimeter breached: 2 accused in slicing through fence
Two people tried to sneak into the Fulton County Jail property by slicing through a perimeter fence line.
Two people tried to sneak into the Fulton County Jail property by slicing through a perimeter fence line.
Gunfire drives Atlanta veteran from public housing
An Atlanta military veteran says she no longer feels safe in her public housing apartment after stray bullets pierced her children's bedroom ceiling.
An Atlanta military veteran says she no longer feels safe in her public housing apartment after stray bullets pierced her children's bedroom ceiling.
Atlanta police vehicle involved in hit-and-run on Hamilton E. Holmes Drive
Atlanta police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a patrol vehicle Monday evening.
Atlanta police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a patrol vehicle Monday evening.
Ex-boyfriend allegedly posed as delivery driver in Kennesaw shooting
A gunman pretending to be a delivery driver shot homeowner John Rice multiple times on his front steps in Kennesaw.
A gunman pretending to be a delivery driver shot homeowner John Rice multiple times on his front steps in Kennesaw.
Shooter mimics delivery driver before opening fire
Kennesaw police arrested a man who allegedly wore a mask and carried a cardboard box to disguise himself as a delivery driver before shooting a homeowner. According to investigators, the suspect fired a hidden gun directly through the package, hitting the victim four times. The suspect fled the scene in a Toyota Corolla but was later tracked down and booked into the Cobb County Jail without bond.
Kennesaw police arrested a man who allegedly wore a mask and carried a cardboard box to disguise himself as a delivery driver before shooting a homeowner. According to investigators, the suspect fired a hidden gun directly through the package, hitting the victim four times. The suspect fled the scene in a Toyota Corolla but was later tracked down and booked into the Cobb County Jail without bond.