Lunar New Year celebrations in metro Atlanta | 2026

Metro Atlanta restaurants and others are welcoming the Year of the Horse with special dinners, pop-ups, festivals and performances.

Atlanta mother says thief stole $900 in SNAP benefits

An Atlanta mother of three is facing a financial crisis after thieves wiped out her Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits at the end of January.

Atlanta meadery owner says burglars caused tens of thousands in damage

A northeast Atlanta business owner says burglars caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage to his meadery after they cut copper pipes upstairs, leading to flooding.

Former dentist appears in court after fatal shooting outside office

A 73-year-old former dentist appeared in front of a Fulton County judge on Monday after police said he shot and killed a man outside an office over the weekend.

Atlanta's Amore e Amore co-founder Giovanni Ferro dies

Giovanni Ferro, the visionary chef and co-founder of Amore e Amore in Atlanta’s Inman Park neighborhood, has died, according to the restaurant’s public relations team.

Atlanta native Jamal Lewis among ex-NFL players pardoned by Trump

Atlanta native and former NFL player Jamal Lewis was among five former players pardoned by President Donald Trump last week.

Atlanta teen accused of shooting family member's boyfriend

A 17-year-old is facing charges after Atlanta police said he shot a family member’s boyfriend in the chest during a dispute on Saturday evening.

Car crashes into Atlanta dry cleaners causing partial building collapse

A car plowed through the side of a dry cleaning business in northeast Atlanta Sunday morning, causing parts of the building to crumble and overflow into the street. 

Atlanta man shot while pretending to be police now facing charges

A 22-year-old man accused of trying to kick down the door at an Atlanta apartment while impersonating a police officer is now facing charges after being shot.

One dead, man detained following shooting in southwest Atlanta

A man was shot and killed Saturday afternoon on MLK Drive SW in Atlanta. One person has been detained by police.

Manchester Orchestra drummer Tim Very dies, band confirms

Manchester Orchestra drummer Tim Very has died. The Atlanta-based indie rock band announced the loss of their longtime bandmate on Saturday.

Shooting suspects captured hiding in vent at Fulton County Courthouse

Two suspects were arrested near the Fulton County Courthouse Friday night following a shooting that injured a 17-year-old on MLK Jr. Drive.