Memorial Day ceremonies, events in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 2025

Several Memorial Day ceremonies are scheduled this year across metro Atlanta and North Georgia, offering opportunities for communities to come together and honor fallen service members.

Pinky Cole's black Bentley reportedly stolen outside new sandwich shop

What began as a celebratory weekend for Atlanta entrepreneur Pinky Cole quickly took a turn when her black Bentley Bentayga was stolen outside her new sandwich shop, Voagies, on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard in Atlanta.

Atlanta police looking for man responsible for April shooting

Atlanta Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person involved in an aggravated assault that left a man injured in late April.

26-year-old man shot on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, police say

A 26-year-old man was shot multiple times during an early morning dispute in a parking lot on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW in Atlanta.

$5K reward offered for tips in January Metropolitan Parkway robbery

Atlanta Police are investigating a January armed robbery at a Shell station on Metropolitan Parkway SW, where victims were confronted at gunpoint while walking to their car.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 23-25, 2025

This weekend's list of things to do includes one of the most popular conventions of the year, the Atlanta Jazz Festival, a Memorial Day tribute at Stone Mountain Park, art festivals, and more.

Atlanta Jazz Festival draws thousands to Piedmont Park

Jazz music took over Atlanta's Piedmont Park on Saturday for one of the city’s biggest annual events. The Atlanta Jazz Festival draws tens of thousands of attendees every year.

One man's mission to tackle graffiti tagging in Atlanta

Craig Galanos, founder of the Atlanta Beautification Committee, is tackling graffiti in Atlanta using a grassroots approach, covering tags on various city structures.

Atlanta's frontline heroes recognized during EMS Week

The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department celebrated the city’s frontline heroes this week with a special event marking National EMS Week.

Mother granted bond after 3-year-old found outside SE Atlanta home

The child was discovered late Wednesday night by a neighbor and remains hospitalized; DFCS is assisting in the investigation.

Police investigating after man found shot in arm in SW Atlanta

Police are investigating a shooting at a southwest Atlanta home that sent a man to the hospital on Thursday evening.

Atlanta police officer hospitalized after vehicle crash

An Atlanta police officer was hospitalized on Thursday following a vehicle crash on the city's southwest side.

Inside ATL's 24/7 emergency ops center as summer travel season takes off

More than 2.6 million passengers are projected to pass through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport during the Memorial Day travel period.

Mom, stepfather charged after 3-year-old found wandering in SE Atlanta

Police say the 3-year-old found alone on the doorstop of a southeast Atlanta home was injured and appeared to be suffering from malnutrition.