Russell Westbrook retires: Donovan Mitchell, Trae Young and more honor former MVP
After 18 historic seasons, nine All-Star appearances, and an MVP title, Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement. See how NBA players, teams, and peers across the league are paying tribute to "Mr. Triple-Double."
After 18 historic seasons, nine All-Star appearances, and an MVP title, Russell Westbrook has announced his retirement. See how NBA players, teams, and peers across the league are paying tribute to "Mr. Triple-Double."
Suspect in custody after shooting at Georgia high school
At least one student was shot, and a suspect is now in custody following a shooting at Warner Robins High School on Wednesday, according to authorities.
At least one student was shot, and a suspect is now in custody following a shooting at Warner Robins High School on Wednesday, according to authorities.
Mark Walter sells Lakers for record-breaking $12B: report
Mark Walter has sold the Los Angeles Lakers to Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger for a record-breaking $12 billion, according to ESPN.
Mark Walter has sold the Los Angeles Lakers to Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger for a record-breaking $12 billion, according to ESPN.
Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight: North Georgia viewing guide
The 2026 Perseids meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, with the best viewing generally between midnight and dawn.
The 2026 Perseids meteor shower peaks Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, with the best viewing generally between midnight and dawn.
California police chase suspect leads pursuit across LA, San Bernardino counties
A driver is in handcuffs – but not before leading an hour-long police chase across San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties.
A driver is in handcuffs – but not before leading an hour-long police chase across San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties.
Unauthorized Wi-Fi network found on Delta flight after DEF CON
An unauthorized Wi-Fi network appeared aboard Delta Flight 591 from Las Vegas to Atlanta on Aug. 10, prompting the crew to temporarily disable the aircraft's Wi-Fi.
An unauthorized Wi-Fi network appeared aboard Delta Flight 591 from Las Vegas to Atlanta on Aug. 10, prompting the crew to temporarily disable the aircraft's Wi-Fi.
Why Alabama deputies were forced into rodeo duty
Deputies and officers wrangled a 1,500-pound bull near Pickens Academy on Friday after a foot pursuit along Highway 17.
Deputies and officers wrangled a 1,500-pound bull near Pickens Academy on Friday after a foot pursuit along Highway 17.
Community mourns death of Jackie, Big Bear's cherished bald eagle
Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle, Jackie, has died after more than three weeks of intensive medical care.
Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle, Jackie, has died after more than three weeks of intensive medical care.
Suspect beats victim with gun at SW Atlanta gas station
Atlanta police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect caught on video beating a person with a gun before stealing their belongings.
Atlanta police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect caught on video beating a person with a gun before stealing their belongings.
Kim Kardashian’s LA home burglarized, suspect accused of taking car for ‘joyride’: California Post reports
Kim Kardashian's home near Calabasas was reportedly broken into, and a man allegedly took one of her vehicles out for a “joyride," according to a report from the California Post.
Kim Kardashian's home near Calabasas was reportedly broken into, and a man allegedly took one of her vehicles out for a “joyride," according to a report from the California Post.
Georgia man drowns saving young girl off South Carolina coast
A Georgia man died Friday evening after rescuing a young girl from a rip current in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, before being pulled underwater by a rip current.
A Georgia man died Friday evening after rescuing a young girl from a rip current in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, before being pulled underwater by a rip current.
'Dukes of Hazzard' actor, former Georgia lawmaker Ben Jones dies
Ben Jones, an actor known for playing Cooter Davenport in "The Dukes of Hazzard" before serving as a U.S. representative for Georgia, has died at 84.
Ben Jones, an actor known for playing Cooter Davenport in "The Dukes of Hazzard" before serving as a U.S. representative for Georgia, has died at 84.
Verizon service back after hours-long outage caused by vandalism, company says
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
2 critical after small plane crashes near Elliott Field in Dawson
Two people are in critical condition after a small plane crashed into trees near Elliott Field in Dawson County on Sunday afternoon.
Two people are in critical condition after a small plane crashed into trees near Elliott Field in Dawson County on Sunday afternoon.
Emergency return: 200 passengers evacuate Delta flight in Atlanta
An Orlando-bound Delta Air Lines flight was forced to turn back to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday morning after fumes were reported on the flight deck.
An Orlando-bound Delta Air Lines flight was forced to turn back to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday morning after fumes were reported on the flight deck.
FOUND: Missing Athens 10-year-old has been located
Athens-Clarke County police are searching for Quiniyah Baker, a 10-year-old girl last seen on East Carver Drive.
Athens-Clarke County police are searching for Quiniyah Baker, a 10-year-old girl last seen on East Carver Drive.
Pet of the Day: Rowdy Zane
Rowdy Zane, who is an energetic adult male Rottweiler mix, is available for foster or adoption through Angels Among Us Pet Rescue in metro Atlanta.
Rowdy Zane, who is an energetic adult male Rottweiler mix, is available for foster or adoption through Angels Among Us Pet Rescue in metro Atlanta.
Marjorie Taylor Greene's new side hustle? Personalized Cameo videos
Former Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has joined Cameo, where fans can pay for personalized video messages.
Former Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has joined Cameo, where fans can pay for personalized video messages.
Influencer Shamar McCoy arrested in Atlanta for alleged assault
Atlanta police arrested social media influencer Shamar McCoy in Midtown Atlanta on Sunday after a hit-and-run crash investigation revealed an active arrest warrant for battery.
Atlanta police arrested social media influencer Shamar McCoy in Midtown Atlanta on Sunday after a hit-and-run crash investigation revealed an active arrest warrant for battery.
Salmonella outbreak: Should Georgians be worried?
A growing salmonella outbreak linked to imported jalapeño peppers has sickened hundreds of people across the country, including several in Georgia.
A growing salmonella outbreak linked to imported jalapeño peppers has sickened hundreds of people across the country, including several in Georgia.