Memorial Day ceremonies & events in metro Atlanta | May 2024

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Heart transplant patient has graduation ceremony in hospital

A heart transplant patient accepted his degree from Columbus State University in a special ceremony Saturday at Emory University Hospital.

Pope Francis paves way for canonization of Carlo Acutis, first millennial saint

Pope Francis issued a decree on Thursday announcing the recognition of a miracle attributed to Bl. Carlo Acutis — clearing the way for the Italian teenager's canonization in the near future. 

Kabosu, Shiba Inu behind 'doge' meme and face of Dogecoin, has died

Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu who inspired countless “doge" internet memes and later became the face of Dogecoin, has died, according to her owner.

Scottie Scheffler arrest video released by Louisville police

The newly released footage does not show the initial interaction between Scottie Scheffler and the arresting officer in the May 17 incident. Police say the officer violated policy by not turning on his body camera.

Justice Department's lawsuit against Live Nation: What it means for you and concerts

 The Justice Department filed a lawsuit accusing Live Nation and Ticketmaster of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America and raising costs for fans.

Graceland foreclosure auction halted by judge for now

A Tennessee judge blocked the sale of the iconic Graceland estate scheduled for a foreclosure auction on Thursday.

Cassie breaks silence on release of shocking Diddy assault video

Cassie Ventura shared an emotional statement on Instagram in response to the release of surveillance footage that allegedly shows Diddy physically assaulting his former girlfriend in 2016.

'Battleground' to take a local-first approach to covering swing states

Battleground will take a local-first approach to covering the swing states and their collective 93 electoral votes: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

Fulton County DA Fani Willis claims victory in her reelection attempt

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, the prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump, won the Democratic primary.

Union City firefighter injured in accidental shooting faces long recovery

Firefighter Michael Crosby, his pregnant wife, and their young son are facing mounting medical bills after he was accidentally shot at his firehouse.

Atlanta Bites: Where and what to eat in metro Atlanta | May 2024

Latest restaurant news from around the metro Atlanta area, including events, new menu items and specials, openings and closings and more.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs apologizes for alleged 2016 attack: 'I'm truly sorry'

Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on Instagram on Sunday morning apologizing after a video from 2016 recently surfaced that allegedly shows him attacking his ex-girlfriend.

Victim, suspect identified after Kennesaw student shot, killed

Police have identified both the victim and suspect in the shooting death of a female Kennesaw State University student. The gunman was not a Kennesaw State student, according to the university.