Three killed in latest US strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific

The U.S. military said it carried out another strike Saturday against a vessel it accused of drug-smuggling operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men.

USPS proposes requiring states to identify and list mail voters

The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.

Woman stabbed to death on Atlanta MARTA train; 1 arrested

A woman was stabbed to death on a MARTA train near the Oakland City Station on Saturday, prompting an immediate arrest, according to transit authorities.

Iran latest: US fires missile at cargo ship for trying to breach Iranian port blockade

The fate of Iran peace negotiations remains unknown as President Donald Trump has yet to announce publicly if the United States will agree to the current ceasefire deal on the table.

Nextdoor cleaning ad leads to five-hour attack and life sentence

Prosecutors said Ezekiel Jackson used the neighborhood network app Nextdoor to lure the victim to his home under the guise of needing a cleaning service. When the woman arrived, Jackson launched a physical attack against her and held her captive.

Helicopter crashed with 3 on board in Dawson County

A Robinson R66 helicopter carrying three people crashed in a wooded area near Dawsonville Friday night, prompting an investigation by federal aviation authorities.

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explosion: Latest updates, investigation launched

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test Thursday night at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, sending a fireball into the sky and shaking homes along Florida’s Space Coast.

Atlanta federal judge reprimanded over affair with officer in chambers

An Atlanta federal judge remains on the bench with a private reprimand after having an extramarital affair and sex in her chambers.

Alleged shoplifter shot, killed by police at Town Center Mall identified

A shoplifting suspect is dead after an encounter with Cobb County police officers in the parking lot of the Town Center Mall in Kennesaw on Wednesday.

Atlanta restaurants add mandatory tips to bills ahead of World Cup

Some Atlanta restaurants are stiffening their mandatory tipping policies this summer, before the World Cup crowd comes to town.

Atlanta mayor defends $5.5B neighborhood plan at city hall

An intense city council committee meeting lasted nearly seven hours Wednesday after Mayor Andre Dickens made a surprise personal appearance to defend his controversial $5.5 billion neighborhood growth initiative.

Retro Pizza Hut dining rooms return across Georgia

Pizza Hut is reviving its classic 1980s and 1990s restaurant style at locations across the country.

Oldest living Georgia WWII veteran honored by Cobb County leaders

Charlie Duncan, who turns 107 on Wednesday, received a special county proclamation naming May 27, 2026, as Charlie Duncan Day in Cobb County. He is recognized as the oldest living World War II veteran in the state of Georgia.

Shirtless gunman wanted in deadly Atlanta trailer park shooting

Atlanta police released surveillance video of a shirtless suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a 62-year-old man.

World Cup 2026: Former Orlando City SC defender Alex Freeman named to USMNT roster

Former Orlando City SC defender Alex Freeman was named to the U.S. Men’s National Team’s 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first player in club history to progress from the academy through MLS NEXT Pro and MLS before reaching the World Cup stage.

Sonny Rollins, influential jazz saxophonist, dies at 95

Sonny Rollins, the saxophonist known for his bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation, has died at the age of 95.