Strong storms topple trees, power lines across metro Atlanta

Strong storms swept through metro Atlanta overnight, leaving behind downed trees, damaged vehicles and fallen power lines.

Why the WNBA says security shouldn't have forced fans to cover shirts

The Atlanta Dream admitted Monday that league security improperly forced a mother and her 17-year-old daughter to cover up their XX-XY Athletics T-shirts.

Man injured in southwest Atlanta package store shooting

Atlanta police are investigating the shooting of a 57-year-old man Monday afternoon on Pryor Rd SW.

Georgia music artist 'Lil Toonk' denied bond after arrest for murder

Georgia music artist Tavorian Lindsey, known as “Lil Toonk,” appeared in court for a hearing on multiple murder charges.

2 missing Atlanta sisters found, babysitter arrested for kidnapping

Atlanta police say 4-year-old Zola Cooper and 11-month-old Norah Cooper have been found safe after an Amber Alert was issued for the sisters.

Georgia man arrested for $165M crypto Ponzi scheme arrested

A Flowery Branch man accused of running a $165 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme was arrested by FBI agents following his deportation from Fiji.

Atlanta police officer, woman shot during mental health call

An Atlanta police officer is expected to recover after being shot while responding to a call involving an armed person experiencing a mental health crisis Monday morning, according to Atlanta police.

Metro Atlanta Waffle House worker says he was fired after viral song

A former Waffle House employee known as Rockstar Riley says he was fired after his song and music video about the restaurant chain went viral.

Atlanta youth soccer players get jerseys made from plastic

A youth soccer program is combining sports and sustainability as Atlanta prepares to welcome the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Data center task force approved by Atlanta utilities committee

Atlanta's utilities committee approved a proposal for a 23-member task force to study the potential impacts of data centers.

Alleged burglar caught on camera at Midtown vape shop

Atlanta police investigators are asking for the public's help in identifying a individual wanted in connection with an early morning burglary at a Midtown vape shop.

Atlanta residents demand a solution after latest I-85 encampment blaze

Residents living near Interstate 85 in Atlanta are demanding accountability from local leaders after ongoing fires at nearby homeless encampments continue to threaten their community.

Sen. Jon Ossoff rallies supporters in Midtown Atlanta as election nears

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff rallied a large crowd of supporters in Midtown Atlanta on Sunday afternoon, with his campaign focused on economic relief and unity as Election Day sits less than 80 days away.

Georgia CEO sentenced in $380M Ponzi scheme used to fund luxury lifestyle

The founder and CEO of a Georgia-based financial advisory firm has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for orchestrating a massive $380 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of investors.

2 killed after fire at southwest Atlanta home, authorities say

A house fire in southwest Atlanta left two people dead early Sunday morning after heavy flames forced firefighters to briefly retreat from the home.

Morris Brown College welcomes new students with pinning ceremony

Morris Brown College is welcoming its incoming class of students this week ahead of the fall 2026 semester, capping off orientation with a keynote address from U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams.