Seven indicted in Valdosta cartel drug pipeline across Georgia
A federal grand jury has indicted seven people for running a massive fentanyl and methamphetamine pipeline directed by a state prison inmate with ties to Mexican cartels. The criminal ring operated across a footprint spanning Hall, Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Fulton, Douglas, and Spalding counties, according to federal prosecutors.
A federal grand jury has indicted seven people for running a massive fentanyl and methamphetamine pipeline directed by a state prison inmate with ties to Mexican cartels. The criminal ring operated across a footprint spanning Hall, Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Fulton, Douglas, and Spalding counties, according to federal prosecutors.
World Cup Atlanta: FIFA Fan Festival, other big watch parties
Atlanta is rolling out massive public watch parties, interactive festival zones, and a historic soccer celebration right in the heart of downtown.
Atlanta is rolling out massive public watch parties, interactive festival zones, and a historic soccer celebration right in the heart of downtown.
World Cup Atlanta: Best day trips for soccer fans
Visitors coming to Atlanta for the FIFA World Cup can explore mountain towns, lakes, beaches and nightlife destinations all within a few hours of the city.
Visitors coming to Atlanta for the FIFA World Cup can explore mountain towns, lakes, beaches and nightlife destinations all within a few hours of the city.
World Cup Atlanta hotel and motel guide: Where to stay
With Mercedes-Benz Stadium set to host eight FIFA World Cup matches — including knockout-round action — hotels across Atlanta are expected to fill quickly as fans arrive in the city.
With Mercedes-Benz Stadium set to host eight FIFA World Cup matches — including knockout-round action — hotels across Atlanta are expected to fill quickly as fans arrive in the city.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 29-31, 2026
Looking for something fun to do around metro Atlanta this week?
Looking for something fun to do around metro Atlanta this week?
World Cup Atlanta: Team and superstar player cheat sheet for casual fans
This quick-reference cheat sheet will get you up to speed on the major teams and household names to watch.
This quick-reference cheat sheet will get you up to speed on the major teams and household names to watch.
World Cup Atlanta out-of-towner's 48-hour guide to explore
From world-class downtown landmarks to vibrant, walkable neighborhoods, this local guide will help you maximize your time in the capital of the South without getting stuck in the gridlock.
From world-class downtown landmarks to vibrant, walkable neighborhoods, this local guide will help you maximize your time in the capital of the South without getting stuck in the gridlock.
World Cup Atlanta traffic guide, parking rules and MARTA hacks
As Atlanta prepares to host eight major matches for the 2026 World Cup, local transportation authorities are warning drivers to brace for unprecedented traffic and downtown street closures.
As Atlanta prepares to host eight major matches for the 2026 World Cup, local transportation authorities are warning drivers to brace for unprecedented traffic and downtown street closures.
CDC seeks volunteers for Ebola airport screenings
Federal agencies are ramping up Ebola screening efforts at major U.S. airports ahead of the FIFA World Cup, and a new development shows the CDC is now asking for volunteers to help at airports.
Federal agencies are ramping up Ebola screening efforts at major U.S. airports ahead of the FIFA World Cup, and a new development shows the CDC is now asking for volunteers to help at airports.
Civil rights attorney Clarence B. Jones dies at 95; trusted MLK adviser
Clarence B. Jones, a close adviser to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died at 95.
Clarence B. Jones, a close adviser to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died at 95.
No relief in sight: 7 days of rain ahead for North Georgia
North Georgia remains waterlogged as a persistent weather pattern holds steady across the region.
North Georgia remains waterlogged as a persistent weather pattern holds steady across the region.
Shirtless gunman wanted in deadly Atlanta trailer park shooting
Atlanta police released surveillance video of a shirtless suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a 62-year-old man.
Atlanta police released surveillance video of a shirtless suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a 62-year-old man.
North Carolina teacher killed during holiday weekend police chase in Atlanta
A North Carolina grandmother visiting her family was killed on Monday during a high-speed police chase that ended at an Atlanta gas station.
A North Carolina grandmother visiting her family was killed on Monday during a high-speed police chase that ended at an Atlanta gas station.
Atlanta 911 dispatchers move to 12-hour shifts ahead of World Cup
Atlanta public safety leaders announced that the federal government will fully reimburse $42 million in local overtime costs for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Atlanta public safety leaders announced that the federal government will fully reimburse $42 million in local overtime costs for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Georgians really struggle to spell this one word
A new study found “Chihuahua” is the most commonly misspelled word in Georgia this year.
A new study found “Chihuahua” is the most commonly misspelled word in Georgia this year.
Georgia students competing at national spelling bee
Two Georgia students are taking the national stage this week as the 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee gets underway.
Two Georgia students are taking the national stage this week as the 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee gets underway.
Atlanta not best or worst place to raise a family, study says
Atlanta ranked 41st in WalletHub’s new list of the best U.S. cities to raise a family in 2026.
Atlanta ranked 41st in WalletHub’s new list of the best U.S. cities to raise a family in 2026.
Tuesday weather: Stormy pattern keeps soggy weather in metro Atlanta
Metro Atlanta is getting another gloomy and stormy day Tuesday as a stubborn wet weather pattern continues across north Georgia.
Metro Atlanta is getting another gloomy and stormy day Tuesday as a stubborn wet weather pattern continues across north Georgia.
Atlanta gas prices remain high despite national dip
Drivers across metro Atlanta are still paying close to $4 a gallon at the pump, even as gas prices begin easing in many parts of the country.
Drivers across metro Atlanta are still paying close to $4 a gallon at the pump, even as gas prices begin easing in many parts of the country.
Storm cleanup continues after wet Memorial Day weekend
Georgia Power crews worked Tuesday morning to restore service after a tree fell near Jonesboro Road in southeast Atlanta.
Georgia Power crews worked Tuesday morning to restore service after a tree fell near Jonesboro Road in southeast Atlanta.