Why an Atlanta man is refusing to pay a $5,000 water bill

An Atlanta business owner is fighting a $5,000 water bill after his monthly charges jumped from just $13.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | April 24-26, 2026

Looking for something to do around Atlanta this week? From festivals and live music to sports and special events, there’s plenty happening across the metro area to keep you busy.

$30 concert tickets offered soon for thousands of shows this summer

Music fans across the U.S. and Canada will soon have access to discounted concert tickets as Live Nation launches its “Summer of Live” promotion, offering $30 tickets to more than 4,000 shows.

Code Orange Air Quality Alert in place for metro Atlanta due to smoke

Hazy skies and reduced air quality are expected again Thursday across parts of North Georgia as smoke from wildfires burning in South Georgia continues to drift north.

FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Chandley honored by Kemp

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp honored FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Chandley as he prepares to retire after more than 40 years in broadcasting.

'Rich and Unemployed' podcaster sentenced for $3.8M scheme

An Atlanta podcaster has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison after being convicted of using stolen identities to obtain millions of dollar.

C&S Seafood founder launches new steakhouse in Atlanta

C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar founder Rich Clark is opening a new Southern steakhouse in Buckhead on Peachtree Road this Thursday.

Cobb SWAT fatally shoots Atlanta murder suspect, GBI says

Cobb County SWAT officers shot and killed a 31-year-old murder suspect in the woods Tuesday night following a search that lasted several hours.

Fire breaks out at vacant Camelot condos on Old National Highway

Fire crews responded to an overnight blaze at the vacant Camelot Condominiums along Old National Highway, a property long plagued by crime and now undergoing demolition.

Atlanta murder suspect killed by police in Cobb County, family says

A 31-year-old murder suspect was killed after a massive seven-hour search involving federal and local agents in Cobb County on Tuesday.

Georgia justices to decide on health tracking after BioLab fire

The Supreme Court of Georgia heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case tied to a 2024 chemical fire at a BioLab facility in Conyers that forced nearby residents to evacuate for weeks.

Man accused of killing Outkast rapper Big Boi's uncle denied bond

A Fulton County judge denied bond for a teenager accused of killing the uncle of Atlanta rapper Big Boi in a 2025 road rage shooting.

Atlanta unveils mural ahead of World Cup this summer

A new mural celebrating Atlanta’s culture and global spotlight ahead of the World Cup has been unveiled as part of a citywide public art initiative.

Amy Carter surprises Cardi B with signed book in Atlanta

Politics and pop culture collided backstage in Atlanta when Amy Carter met Cardi B during the final stop of her tour.