Ewan McGregor surprises Star Wars fans at Atlanta film festival

The 48th annual Atlanta Film Festival celebrated May the 4th and the 25th anniversary of “Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace” with a surprise appearance by Ewan McGregor, who portrays Obi-Wan Kenobi in the film.

Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff visiting Atlanta on Tuesday

The second gentleman, Douglas Emhoff, will visit Atlanta on Tuesday to visit Black-owned businesses, according to the White House.

Holocaust remembrance ceremony held in Atlanta over the weekend

The city hosted the 59th annual community-wide Holocaust commemoration over the weekend at Greenwood Cemetery, with Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff in attendance.

Atlanta home in new Anne Hathaway movie available for rent on Airbnb

One of this year's highly anticipated romantic comedies, "The Idea of You," starring Anne Hathaway, made its debut on Prime Video over the weekend.

Man killed Sunday afternoon on Landrum Drive in SW Atlanta

A man was killed Sunday afternoon in the 3000 block of Landrum Drive SW near Childress Drive SW in southwest Atlanta, police say.

First Black Georgia Tech graduate hands granddaughter diploma from same school

Last week, thousands of students celebrated their graduation at Georgia Tech, but for one family, the ceremony held special significance due to their longstanding connection to the school.

DA Fani Willis speaks during event with faith leaders in Fulton County

Several prominent figures in Georgia's Black faith community are set to gather on Monday to announced their support of Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bigs of the Year celebrate special mentorship

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta's Bigs of the year say working to be a mentor to children in need has shaped their own lives for the better too.

Ulta shoplifting suspect caught on camera

Atlanta police are hoping someone recognizes a woman caught on camera at the Ulta Beauty store on Howell Mill Road NW. She is accused of stealing almost $1,000 worth of products.

Atlanta shooting: 17-year-old shot multiple times during argument

Atlanta police investigated a shooting at a housing development on Maple Walk Circle in southwest Atlanta Friday night.

2nd victim discovered in Atlanta homicide investigation

While investigating a fatal shooting in northwest Atlanta, police said they discovered a second victim.

GSU pro-Palestinian protesters demand Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Pro-Palestinian protesters took over Georgia State University this week as the Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is close.

Slain teen remembered for bringing joy, unity to Atlanta neighborhood

The family of a 16-year-old boy, who was shot and killed on Judy Lane in southwest Atlanta two days ago, has identified him as Rodney Thompson. 

4 men arrested for sexually trafficking Atlanta teen, 5th sought

Investigators have arrested four men they believe to be involved in sexually trafficking at least one teen girl across Fulton and DeKalb counties and have launched a manhunt for a 5th suspect.