WATCH: Countdown Over ATL | Atlanta's New Year's celebration

Atlanta will replace the traditional Peach Drop with "Countdown Over ATL," a citywide celebration featuring synchronized drone and fireworks displays.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution prints final edition after 157 years

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ended its 157-year print run on Dec. 31, 2025, making Atlanta the only major U.S. city without a daily newspaper.

Gunman robs man of gaming winnings on Christmas Eve; suspect wanted

Atlanta police are seeking an armed man who allegedly robbed someone of his gaming winnings at gunpoint on Christmas Eve.

Atlanta Beltline shooting leaves one person injured; no word on shooter

Atlanta police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting on the Westside Trail that left one victim wounded and the shooter at large.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Jan. 2-4, 2026

Looking for things to do across metro Atlanta this weekend and beyond? From live music and theater to sports, festivals, and family-friendly events, here’s a county-by-county list.

Walk for Peace continues through Georgia | Where to see them Wednesday

Buddhist monks participating in a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace are making stops in metro Atlanta Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as part of their ongoing pilgrimage from Texas to Washington, D.C.

New Year's Eve 2025 weather in metro Atlanta | What to expect

Cold but manageable weather is expected across metro Atlanta and North Georgia as people ring in the New Year.

Argument at southeast Atlanta business ends in deadly gunfire

A 26-year-old man was fatally shot following a dispute that began inside a store on Jonesboro Road SE and spilled into a nearby complex.

Georgia State cracks top 10 most Instagrammed colleges

Georgia State University has landed in the national spotlight for something beyond academics or athletics: it is officially the 8th-most Instagrammed college in the United States.

Home of Atlanta's first Black mayor preserved in Vine City

The childhood home of Atlanta’s first Black mayor, Maynard Jackson, has been officially added to the Georgia Register of Historic Places and is beginning a new chapter as housing for Spelman College faculty.

Meet Aloka, the peace dog winning hearts nationwide during Walk for Peace

If you’ve spotted a calm, confident dog padding along beside a group of Buddhist monks — sometimes dressed better than the humans — you’ve likely met Aloka, better known as the Peace Dog.

Bystander describes 'scary' moment woman drove car on L5P sidewalk

A woman drove her car onto a busy sidewalk in Atlanta’s Little Five Points neighborhood early Sunday morning, narrowly missing bystanders seated at outdoor tables before crashing into a nearby business.

Iconic Atlanta restaurant in Virginia-Highland enters new chapter

Murphy’s Restaurant, a longtime fixture in Atlanta’s Virginia-Highland neighborhood, will change ownership in early January, marking a new chapter for the 45-year-old dining institution.

1 dead, 1 injured after double shooting Monday in SE Atlanta

One man was killed and another was injured in a shooting early Monday morning in southeast Atlanta, according to police.