Greg Dolezal solidifies his positions ahead of runoff
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A head-to-head runoff election scheduled for June 16 will decide which Republican candidate advances to the November ballot for Georgia lieutenant governor, according to election officials.  

Colt Gray trial to be moved to Columbia County
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The murder trial for the 2024 Appalachia High School shooting will be moved out of Barrow County to a new jurisdiction, according to a Superior Court judge.  

Agents track airport threats for World Cup
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The FBI is launching drone intercept teams and deploying bomb technicians alongside local police to secure downtown fan fests and stadiums for the upcoming World Cup, according to federal officials.

Atlanta teen vanishes near Boulder Park
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The search continues for 18-year-old Jayden Wilson, who vanished near Boulder Park Drive SW about a week ago wearing gray sweatpants and black Nike Air Maxes, according to Atlanta Police.  

Georgia Tech baseball's best season in program history
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Georgia Tech baseball is entering the postseason under immense hype after securing the number two overall seed in the country. First-year head coach James Ramsey has already accepted a lucrative five-year contract extension following a historic run through the conference schedule. The highly anticipated regional matchups at Mac baseball park are officially sold out to fans.

Emory University elects Christopher L. Augostini 22nd president

The Emory University Board of Trustees unanimously elected Christopher L. Augostini as the school's 22nd president in Atlanta.

Dallas gas explosion at apartment complex leaves 3 dead, sends multiple others to hospital

A suspected gas explosion and fire were reported on Thursday at an apartment building in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas. Officials confirmed that at least three people were killed in the explosion, including a child.

Man wanted for stealing $13K, passport from car in Atlanta

Atlanta police are searching for Hassan Kounta, who is accused of stealing more than $13,000 from a woman's vehicle on May 1.

New I-285 closure announced for June 5-8
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The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced another weekend I-285 closure scheduled for June 5-8, 2026. The all lanes between MLK Jr. Drive and Cascade Road will be closed. Expect delays.

Georgia baseball opens postseason run hosting LIU Sharks
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The road to Omaha officially runs through the Classic City this weekend. Excitement is at an absolute fever pitch in Athens as the Georgia Bulldogs prepare to host the LIU Sharks for the opening round of the NCAA Baseball Regionals at Foley Field. With a spot in the College World Series ultimately on the line, the Bulldogs are leaning heavily on home-field advantage and an explosive offense to secure their postseason momentum.

Atlanta police search for missing 18-year-old Jayden Wilson
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An urgent search is underway in southwest Atlanta as investigators and a distraught family plead for the public's help to bring home a missing teenager. Eighteen-year-old Jayden Wilson was last seen around 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, at his father's residence located in the 4500 block of Boulder Park Drive SW. He was officially reported missing the following morning. His family emphasizes that his sudden disappearance is completely out of character, especially as it comes just days after a major life milestone—his high school graduation.  

Vision To Learn provides free glasses to Cobb County kids
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A wonderful community effort is underway in Cobb County today to ensure local students have the clear vision they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. The national nonprofit organization Vision To Learn has rolled its specialized mobile clinic into the parking lot of the Powder Springs Library. The on-site team is providing comprehensive eye exams and prescription glasses entirely free of charge to children and teens aged 5 to 18. About 40 registered children are scheduled to climb aboard the mobile clinic to get their eyes checked by licensed professionals and personally pick out their very own brand-new frames.

Habitat for Humanity mixes affordability with energy savings
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Affordable housing remains one of the most pressing issues facing families across Gwinnett County, but a local organization is out to prove that lowering the cost of mortgage payments is only half the battle. Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity is showcasing how intentional, energy-efficient home design can significantly cut down on monthly utility bills, keeping long-term living costs manageable for low-to-moderate-income families. The organization's brand-new sustainable housing development is officially opening its doors to the Lilburn community this week, offering a blueprint for future regional growth.

Flood survivor recounts being rescued from stuck car
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Alana Bryant recounts being saved from from the roof of her car during flash flooding on the Downtown Connector in Atlanta. A video of the dramatic rescue has gone viral after a woman encouraged her veteran husband to wade out into the water and save Bryant.

Another full I-285 shutdown planned for June weekend

Drivers across metro Atlanta are being warned to prepare for major traffic headaches next weekend as GDOT plans a full weekend shutdown of a heavily traveled stretch of I-285 on the city’s west side.

Atlanta spa shooting death penalty case temporarily delayed

A Fulton County judge said Robert Aaron Long’s death penalty case cannot move forward because he currently has only one qualified defense attorney.