Driver who thought he was being pulled over triggers U-Haul chase

Paulding County deputies arrested a Lithonia man Wednesday after a dangerous U-Haul chase. When the chase finally came to an end, investigators searched the truck and discovered illegal drugs.

Hantavirus outbreak: 2 patients being monitored at Emory Hospital in Atlanta

Emory Healthcare officials provided an update on Monday regarding two patients being monitored in Atlanta after a deadly hantavirus outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.

Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax amid high fuel prices

President Donald Trump said on Monday morning that he aims to suspend the federal gas tax for a period of time to help address high fuel prices.

Over 13K pounds of sunflower seeds recalled in 23 states

George J. Howe Co. Sunflower Seeds were recalled because of undeclared tree nut allergens. The product was distributed in multiple states, including Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota.

17 Americans, 1 British citizen return after hantavirus cruise outbreak

Seventeen American passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius arrived in Nebraska early Monday for quarantine and medical monitoring.

Tesla camera captures wrong-way driver on I-75 in Atlanta

Derrell Ricardo sat in church this Mother’s Day with a heavy sense of gratitude, reflecting on a split-second decision on Interstate 75 that he believes saved his life after he encountered a driver traveling in the wrong direction.

Braves legend Bobby Cox passes away at age 84

Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox, who led the Atlanta Braves to 14 straight division titles and a World Series title, has died at 84.

Pentagon UFO website shatters records with 340M hits in first 12 hours

The release features hundreds of documents and dozens of videos, including Apollo 11 transcripts and reports of objects performing impossible aerial maneuvers.

Why a Georgia town's entire police force was fired and rehired

The Cohutta City Council voted Friday to immediately reinstate the town's police department and give all the officers their jobs back. 

Mother's Day special menus & dining in metro Atlanta | 2026

Mother’s Day is almost here, and restaurants across metro Atlanta are pulling out all the stops with brunch buffets, afternoon teas, cocktail specials and family-friendly celebrations.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 8-10, 2026

From street festivals and live entertainment to family-friendly events and outdoor fun, here are some of the top happenings across the area.

Hantavirus: 2 Georgians under monitoring after deadly ship outbreak

Two Georgia residents are being monitored at home after returning from a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak.

GBI opens investigation into Fulton jail medical neglect claims

At least three Fulton County commissioners are calling for the governor to intervene after an inmate lost his legs and fingers following a medical emergency at the county jail.

Ted Turner helped reshape Atlanta’s identity

Ted Turner transformed Atlanta into a major center for cable television and sports broadcasting through CNN and TBS.

CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87

Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has died at the age of 87, according to Turner Enterprises.

3 arrested in death of therapy pig Bootsy in Jackson County

Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a therapy pig named Bootsy in Jackson County.

Starving horses ate rocks to survive in Cobb County

Cobb County law enforcement officers are searching for a woman wanted on animal cruelty charges after investigators found two horses neglected and starving.

3 'Sloth World' sloths rescued from Florida warehouse have died: What we know

The Central Florida Zoo announced Tuesday the death of Dumpling, one of 13 Sloth World sloths brought under its care in critical condition after being kept in a warehouse on International Drive.

Delta cuts snacks, drinks on hundreds of short flights

Delta Air Lines is making changes to its onboard service that will affect passengers on shorter flights this summer.