Family hopes to rebuild after fire destroys SE Atlanta home

A family is coming together to rebuild after a fast-moving fire destroyed their southeast Atlanta home Sunday morning.

Former Georgia employee, 5 others indicted for rental fraud during COVID

Six people, including a former state employee, have been indicted in Fulton County in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Georgia’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program out of nearly $230,000.

Advocates pushing for new Peachtree Street crosswalk after death

Family members and pedestrian safety advocates are renewing calls for changes along Peachtree Street after a deadly crash last year claimed the life of 67-year-old Pradeep Sood.

Atlanta's Lovett School improving reading skills with therapy dogs

The Lovett School, an independent K-12 school in Atlanta, says students are seeing major reading improvements thanks to the help of therapy dogs. 

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Feb. 13-15, 2026

Looking for plans this week? From Broadway-caliber performances and major concerts to family festivals, comedy shows and community runs, metro Atlanta is packed with ways to get out and have some fun.

Tow truck driver hurt by DUI crash on Downtown Connector

A tow truck driver was seriously injured early Wednesday after being struck by an allegedly intoxicated driver while clearing a crash on the Downtown Connector, authorities said.

Family of Atlanta airman killed in Florida still wants justice

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump on Tuesday appeared with the family of U.S. Airman Roger Fortson, who was shot and killed inside his Florida apartment two years ago by a local sheriff’s deputy.

Trial begins for man accused of killing Buckhead valet in 2023

Opening statements began Tuesday in the trial of Randy King, who faces murder charges in the September 2023 death of Harrison Olvey.

Former Georgia National Guardsman sentenced for child enticement

Former Georgia National Guardsman William Eric Cooper was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a 15-year-old kidnapping victim.

Traveler stopped at Atlanta airport; agents find 42 pounds of marijuana

Federal agents at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport stopped an alleged drug smuggling attempt in January after finding 42 pounds of marijuana tucked inside a traveler’s suitcase destined for France.