Atlanta lanes reopen after severe highway flooding
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Crews have successfully reopened all northbound lanes of the Downtown Connector at the Baker Street overpass after heavy afternoon rainfall and debris-clogged storm drains left multiple vehicles submerged and paralyzed rush-hour traffic.

Rising floodwaters in Atlanta cause commuting nightmare
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This video from a Georgia Department of Transportation camera along the Downtown Connector near Baker Street shows cars attempting to cross rising floodwater during the afternoon commute on May 20, 2026. 

Driver of stranded car rescued from floodwater
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This GDOT video shows a driver being rescued from the roof of their car and escorted to the side the Downtown Connector near Baker Street on May 20, 2026.

DeKalb woman killed by ex-boyfriend after repeat abuse, family says

A family is speaking out about domestic violence after a woman was shot and killed Sunday afternoon on Martins Crossing Road. DeKalb County police arrested her ex-boyfriend following a brief search that ended at a home on Summit Lake Drive.

Woman allegedly killed by ex-boyfriend near her home
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A family is in mourning after their loved one was shot and killed allegedly by her ex-boyfriend as she was pulling into her Stone Mountain neighborhood. 

Microsoft opens mock datacenter to train GA students
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West Georgia Technical College has partnered with Microsoft to open a $750K mock datacenter lab in Douglasville to train students for high-demand technology careers. The educational pipeline aims to prepare students directly for open workforce roles in cybersecurity, programming, and server networking.

DeKalb judge embroiled in dispute over will
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A sitting DeKalb County judge has found herself entangled in a bitter, high-stakes family legal battle following allegations that she filed a forged will for her late brother.

Acworth man charged in elderly exploitation case involving relative

An Acworth Police Department investigation into a missing person case led to the arrest of a 26-year-old man accused of exploiting and isolating an elderly victim from his family.

Congress finalizes historic bill to tackle housing affordability
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Congress is currently finalizing a sweeping federal housing bill that takes direct aim at the affordability challenges crushing everyday families across metro Atlanta and the entire country. Joining us to break down what this monumentally rare legislation means for average buyers and sellers is Justin Farmer, CEO of Exit Wealth Advisors here in Atlanta.

2 arrested after manhunt at Sandy Springs park
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Two people have now been arrested for an incident on Tuesday at the Morgan Falls Overlook Park. James Andrew Dutton was charged for having a gun in the park and another person named Elisha Deaton was also arrested. 

UGA students spend summer break serving foster kids
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While many college students are spending summer at the beach or traveling abroad, a group of UGA students is choosing to give back to local foster kids by building them a space to explore music, writing, and gaming in a therapeutic setting. Our Maria Guzman learns more about their mission.

Target reports best quarterly sales growth since 2022 under new CEO

Still facing backlash over several boycott attempts, Target is reportedly seeing a surge in sales after launching a major turnaround plan under its new CEO.

Obama releases pre-debate hype playlist
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Former President Barack Obama has released his pre-debate hype playlist and Eminem's "Lose Yourself" and Jay-Z's "My First Song" top the list. 

Former Athens officer, 2 others arrested in child abuse case

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested three people, including a former Athens-Clarke County police investigator, in a child abuse investigation in Franklin County.