Tubby Smith named to National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame 2026 class

Former Georgia basketball coach Tubby Smith will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on Oct. 22 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Screwdriver-wielding man shot by Commerce police officers

A man is in critical condition after two officers shot him when he aggressively charged toward them with a screwdriver in Commerce, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.

Toddler kitchen step stools sold on Target, Amazon recalled after tip-over risk

More than 116,000 Boon toddler step stools sold online have been recalled after officials warned they can tip over, creating a risk of serious injury or death.

Fairlife production halted across U.S. following network hack

The Coca-Cola Company has temporarily halted U.S. manufacturing operations for its fairlife dairy brand after discovering a cyberattack on its networks. An unauthorized third party gained access to a portion of the company's systems during a recent ransomware event.

Fulton County sheriff hosts town hall on jail overcrowding

Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat met face-to-face with community members Thursday evening to address the ongoing overcrowding crisis at the Fulton County Jail and outline what his administration is doing to resolve it.

Fulton County Jail: Sheriff seeks input on booking policy change

Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat will host a public meeting this week to discuss whether some people charged with low-level misdemeanors should avoid booking into the county jail.

Atlanta nightlife audit bill killed by committee

Atlanta rejected a proposal that would have granted police sweeping authority to audit financial records within the city's nightlife industry.

Apple sues OpenAI, alleges theft of trade secrets tied to ChatGPT hardware development

Apple has sued OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of encouraging former Apple employees to steal confidential trade secrets to help develop ChatGPT-related hardware.

MLB Draft: Former Collins Hill star Vahn Lackey picked third by Twins

Former Collins Hill standout and current Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey achieved a historic milestone Saturday when the Minnesota Twins selected him as the third overall pick in the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft.

3 Georgia baseball players taken in MLB Draft opening day

Three University of Georgia baseball stars were selected on the first day of the MLB Draft on Saturday, capping off a historic season for the baseball program.

Disneyland unveils lineup of new restaurants coming to Downtown Disney

Disneyland details the full culinary expansion of Downtown Disney's West End, featuring Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby, Happy Ice, and a permanent Earl of Sandwich.

Meta removes controversial Instagram AI photo feature after social media backlash

Meta's controversial Muse Image feature automatically opted public Instagram profiles into allowing their photos to be used as reference for AI image generation. Meta removed the feature after just three days.

Georgia transfer Ja’Marley Riddle: Felony charges dropped

Georgia football corner back Ja’Marley Riddle will not face prosecution after Brunswick District Attorney’s office dropped all felony drug and speeding charges against him.

Rental scam: Facebook Marketplace fraud leaves Mableton mom displaced

A Facebook Marketplace rental listing turned out to be an elaborate scam, stripping a young mother of her cash and home in Mableton.

Subcontractor under fire: Atlanta councilman demands airport payroll audit

An Atlanta city councilman is launching an official investigation into a city subcontractor following continuous payroll issues at the Atlanta airport.

No charges for APD officer in fatal South Fulton shooting outside bar

Fulton County prosecutors have closed their investigation without charging Atlanta Police Officer Melvin Potter in the 2024 fatal shooting of Devon Anderson.