Georgia ranked 48th in nation for child care costs by WalletHub
A new WalletHub study reports that Georgia residents spend the fourth-lowest percentage of income on child care in the nation.
A new WalletHub study reports that Georgia residents spend the fourth-lowest percentage of income on child care in the nation.
Social media trend sparks Gwinnett adventure park burglaries
Gwinnett County police arrested 11 teens and adults alongside four juveniles following a series of after-hours burglaries at Urban Air Adventure Park. Investigators say the break-ins were fueled by a viral social media trend.
Gwinnett County police arrested 11 teens and adults alongside four juveniles following a series of after-hours burglaries at Urban Air Adventure Park. Investigators say the break-ins were fueled by a viral social media trend.
Fans of the national team from Egypt arrive at stadium
While Argentina supporters have dominated the crowds around Atlanta Stadium, Egypt's fans are beginning to arrive ahead of Tuesday's noon Round of 16 match.
While Argentina supporters have dominated the crowds around Atlanta Stadium, Egypt's fans are beginning to arrive ahead of Tuesday's noon Round of 16 match.
Giant World Cup trophy made of Legos unveiled
With the World Cup entering its final weeks, LEGO has unveiled a towering 27-foot replica of the FIFA World Cup Trophy in New York City's Rockefeller Plaza. The display, built from more than 1.36 million LEGO bricks, took a team of 59 designers, engineers and builders more than eight months and 7,000 hours to complete.
With the World Cup entering its final weeks, LEGO has unveiled a towering 27-foot replica of the FIFA World Cup Trophy in New York City's Rockefeller Plaza. The display, built from more than 1.36 million LEGO bricks, took a team of 59 designers, engineers and builders more than eight months and 7,000 hours to complete.
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $576M ahead of Tuesday draw
Tuesday night's Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $576 million. Combined with the Powerball jackpot, nearly $1 billion is up for grabs this week.
Tuesday night's Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $576 million. Combined with the Powerball jackpot, nearly $1 billion is up for grabs this week.
College soccer player talks about today's match
Among those waiting to get into the FIFA Fan Festival on Tuesday morning was 18-year-old Brooks, an incoming Auburn University soccer player who said attending the World Cup was an experience he couldn't miss. He said they planned the trip weeks in advance, drawn by Atlanta's World Cup atmosphere and the chance to be part of the event.
Among those waiting to get into the FIFA Fan Festival on Tuesday morning was 18-year-old Brooks, an incoming Auburn University soccer player who said attending the World Cup was an experience he couldn't miss. He said they planned the trip weeks in advance, drawn by Atlanta's World Cup atmosphere and the chance to be part of the event.
Soccer fans beginning to arrive in downtown Atlanta
It's still quiet outside Atlanta Stadium Tuesday morning, but that won't last much longer. Fans have already started to arrive in downtown Atlanta for the soccer match at 12 p.m. ET.
It's still quiet outside Atlanta Stadium Tuesday morning, but that won't last much longer. Fans have already started to arrive in downtown Atlanta for the soccer match at 12 p.m. ET.
Homestead exemptions in Acworth: What they are and how to apply
If you own a home in Acworth and it's your primary residence, a homestead exemption could lower your property tax bill.
If you own a home in Acworth and it's your primary residence, a homestead exemption could lower your property tax bill.
5 Albany police officers arrested for misusing license plate readers
Five Albany police officers were arrested Monday after investigators say they improperly accessed license plate reader data for non-law enforcement purposes.
Five Albany police officers were arrested Monday after investigators say they improperly accessed license plate reader data for non-law enforcement purposes.
Data center hearing to take place Tuesday in Douglas County
Douglas County will hold a public hearing Tuesday on a proposed 700-acre data center project.
Douglas County will hold a public hearing Tuesday on a proposed 700-acre data center project.
Fire crews respond to Doraville hazardous materials facility
Firefighters from DeKalb County quickly brought a commercial structure fire under control Monday evening at a facility containing hazardous materials.
Firefighters from DeKalb County quickly brought a commercial structure fire under control Monday evening at a facility containing hazardous materials.
Man found dead in street Tuesday morning, Atlanta PD investigating
Atlanta police are investigating after a man was found dead in the street early Tuesday morning.
Atlanta police are investigating after a man was found dead in the street early Tuesday morning.
Acworth holds forum addressing property tax increase confusion
The City of Acworth held a public forum on Monday to clarify its proposed millage rate following confusing notifications on the city's website regarding property tax increases.
The City of Acworth held a public forum on Monday to clarify its proposed millage rate following confusing notifications on the city's website regarding property tax increases.
Acworth schedules next millage rate public hearing
The City of Acworth held a public meeting to address confusion over a legally required online announcement stating officials have adopted a property tax increase.
The City of Acworth held a public meeting to address confusion over a legally required online announcement stating officials have adopted a property tax increase.
Lightning strike leaves 5 Marietta apartment units in shambles
A Marietta family is picking up the pieces after a late-night lightning strike triggered a fast-moving fire that damaged multiple apartment units.
A Marietta family is picking up the pieces after a late-night lightning strike triggered a fast-moving fire that damaged multiple apartment units.
Marietta apartments destroyed after lightning sparks fire
A midnight lightning strike during a severe weekend storm triggered a massive fire at a Marietta apartment complex, displacing 28 residents.
A midnight lightning strike during a severe weekend storm triggered a massive fire at a Marietta apartment complex, displacing 28 residents.
Atlanta police investigate after teen found dead
Investigators canvassed the area on Washington Street SW and located a 16-year-old male victim deceased from an apparent gunshot wound near the scene Monday.
Investigators canvassed the area on Washington Street SW and located a 16-year-old male victim deceased from an apparent gunshot wound near the scene Monday.
Atlanta fans react to USA World Cup exit
The USA's World Cup run came to an abrupt end on Monday, sparking widespread disappointment across Atlanta as the match wrapped in a 4-1 loss to Belgium.
The USA's World Cup run came to an abrupt end on Monday, sparking widespread disappointment across Atlanta as the match wrapped in a 4-1 loss to Belgium.
Woman dies at hospital after shooting, Atlanta police investigating
A shooting turned fatal after a wounded woman was driven to an Atlanta hospital in a private vehicle and died from their injuries, police said.
A shooting turned fatal after a wounded woman was driven to an Atlanta hospital in a private vehicle and died from their injuries, police said.
Atlanta man sentenced to prison for federal mail fraud
An Atlanta man will spend 14 years behind bars after using a fake federal agent persona to scam elderly investors out of nearly $1 million, federal prosecutors announced Monday.
An Atlanta man will spend 14 years behind bars after using a fake federal agent persona to scam elderly investors out of nearly $1 million, federal prosecutors announced Monday.