Metro Atlanta storms leave behind flooding, downed trees

Heavy morning storms dumped torrential rain across North Georgia on Saturday, leaving behind high waters, downed trees, and widespread road closures before giving way to a multi-day drying trend.

2 dead after early morning kitchen fire at Lilburn home, officials say

Two people are dead after an early morning house fire destroyed a home in Lilburn on Friday, according to Gwinnett County Fire officials.

Friday's flooding threat diminishes; more storms forecasted Saturday

Rain chances are on the rise across metro Atlanta and North Georgia as high humidity and an approaching system set the stage for a wet start to the weekend.

Rapper Lil Durk acquitted of all charges in Beverly Center murder-for-hire case

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk was acquitted Friday on all charges alleging he orchestrated the revenge stalking and killing of a man in an ambush near the Beverly Center four years ago.

Atlanta firefighters honored on 9/11 for saving 8 in Vine City fire

Thick smoke, raging flames, and children trapped on upper-floor balconies made for a chaotic scene when a 3:30 a.m. fire at the Magnolia Park Apartments in Vine City left families fighting for survival one year ago.

Employee details poor conditions at metro Atlanta LongHorn kitchen

A LongHorn Steakhouse employee is speaking out after filming videos inside a Camp Creek Parkway restaurant kitchen that went viral on social media.

DeKalb County family shaken after alleged intruder walks into home

A DeKalb County family is urging neighbors to lock their doors after a stranger walked unannounced into their Candler Road home and confronted a woman's daughter.

Things to do in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Sept. 11-13, 2026

From hot air balloons and car shows to live music, festivals and plenty of food, there’s no shortage of things to do around metro Atlanta and North Georgia this week.

Trump promises every American adult $5,000 if GOP wins the midterms

President Donald Trump made a pledge Wednesday to send every American adult a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" if Republicans retain control of Congress in November. 

Atlanta's wealthiest ZIP codes are probably where you think

If you've ever driven through Buckhead and thought, "There seems to be some money around here," congratulations. Your instincts were pretty good.

Wild video shows person dangling after I-20 crash in Atlanta

A wild crash scene along Interstate 20 in Atlanta is getting plenty of attention on social media after video showed a person's legs dangling from an overpass.

2 arrested, 1 on the run after shots fired at Piedmont Park, police say

Two people were detained and police are still looking for another person after shots were fired at Piedmont Park on Wednesday afternoon, according to Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum.

2 dead in Henry County subdivision shooting, police say

Two people are dead following a shooting Wednesday morning in a quiet McDonough-area subdivision, prompting an active death investigation by Henry County police.

Police link murder suspect to Tucker cold cases using DNA

A suspect in a series of Tucker sexual assaults and a kidnapping dating back more than 10 years is now facing charges after investigators used forensic genealogy and DNA testing to crack the cold cases, authorities announced Tuesday.

Reward doubled for fugitive in Atlanta ICE building attack

The FBI has increased its reward from $10,000 to $20,000 for information in the search for Ronald Scott Watson.

Fake pro basketball player accused of stealing $90K BMW

Savannah police are searching for a man accused of posing as a professional basketball player and stealing a BMW worth about $90,000 from a hotel.

Ben Shelton takes down Carlos Alcaraz to earn the biggest win of his career in latest US Open match ever

After four hours and 28 minutes of war, Ben Shelton secured his victory over seven-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz at 3:33 a.m. in New York, making it the longest match in the Grand Slam's history when the clock ticked past 2:50 a.m.

Jury reaches verdict in ex-East Point officer's sex assault retrial case

Fulton County jurors have reached a verdict in the retrial of a former East Point police sergeant, who faces multiple felony counts alleging he sexually assaulted vulnerable women and a teenager while on duty.

Henry County father saves 7-year-old son with bone marrow transplant

A 7-year-old Henry County boy has beaten two rare forms of cancer following years of intensive treatments and a life-saving bone marrow transplant from his father.

Massive South Fulton fire under control, cause remains unknown

South Fulton firefighters battled a massive recycling facility fire on Mallory Road that forced airport flight pattern shifts and triggered a local smoke advisory Sunday evening.