LIST: 4th of July fireworks, fun in metro Atlanta & North Georgia | 2025
Multiple Fourth of July celebrations, including parades and fireworks, are planned in metro Atlanta and North Georgia for 2025. Check out our full list.
Shriners Children's to open $153M pediatric research institute in Atlanta
A major new player in pediatric research is coming to Atlanta. Shriners Children’s announced Wednesday that it will build a $153 million medical research facility at Georgia Tech.
Atlanta police prepare for busy July 4th holiday
APD said pretty much every officer will be working this weekend on 12-hour shifts.
Delta Air Lines spotlighting WNBA star players
Delta and the WNBA have launched a new original content series, Power Forward, featuring star players Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, and Cameron Brink.
Tickets on sale now for MLB's All-Star Village at Cobb Galleria Centre
MLB’s All-Star Village fan experience opens next Saturday at Cobb Galleria Centre, featuring over 50,000 square feet of exhibits.
Coco Gauff's Wimbledon run comes to an abrupt end
Coco Gauff, the world No. 2 and former Atlanta resident, was eliminated in the first round of Wimbledon by Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska.
Bankhead Seafood, owned by Killer Mike and T.I., temporarily closes
Bankhead Seafood has temporarily closed to upgrade its menu and improve operations.
AJC Peachtree Road Race 2025: What you need to know
The 56th running of the AJC Peachtree Road Race is set to bring more than 51,000 runners—and thousands more spectators—to the streets of Atlanta on Friday, July 4.
Peachtree Road Race prompts major road closures in Atlanta
Major road closures will be in effect across Atlanta through July 4 for the 56th annual AJC Peachtree Road Race.
Shots fired into NW Atlanta townhomes: Girl reportedly injured by glass
A 12-year-old girl was reportedly injured overnight when gunfire erupted at a northwest Atlanta townhome complex, damaging multiple homes and a vehicle.
Airbnb's AI technology to combat unauthorized parties in Atlanta during July Fourth
Airbnb is using "anti-party technology" with machine learning to block high-risk reservations and prevent unauthorized house parties.
Atlanta hosts 'Sick of ICE' block party to protest immigration enforcement
The "Sick of ICE" block party in Atlanta was part of a national protest against federal immigration enforcement.
Georgia man sentenced for armed serial bank robberies
A federal judge sentenced the man to 10 years and 5 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release.
UPDATE: Officer who shot Rayshard Brooks in Midtown bar fight as customer
Officer Garrett Rolfe was involved in a physical dispute outside X Midtown on Sunday morning.
Man charged in Allahnia Lenoir case out on bond to attend father's funeral
Nicholas Hendrickson was released on a $20,000 bond to attend his father's funeral, despite being charged with helping dispose of Allahnia Lenoir's body.
18-year-old gunned down at southwest Atlanta apartment complex
Police are searching for a gunman after an 18-year-old was fatally shot at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex; no arrests have been made yet.
FOUND: 11-year-old Atlanta girl missing since Monday night found
Atlanta police say a 11-year-old girl went missing on MOnday night.
Police searching for person of interest in killing of teen in Atlanta
Do you recognize this man? Atlanta police say he's considered a person of interest in the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old last month.
Dacula teen has life-changing spinal surgery, returns to sports
Dacula teen MJ had spinal fusion surgery for severe scoliosis and returned to playing baseball and football.
Shake Shack opens new location at The Battery with special features
Shake Shack opens at The Battery Atlanta with full bar, patio, and spacious dining room.