143 SCAD Atlanta students relocated after accidental dorm fire

More than 140 students are settling into new housing after an accidental fire damaged a residence hall at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta.

How diversion programs could fix the Fulton County Jail

Fulton County and Atlanta leaders are advocating for diversion programs instead of a new jail facility to resolve ongoing safety issues.

GoodFellas gang member gets prison time for bystander shooting

A 27-year-old man from Tucker was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison for his role in a 2021 gang-related drive-by shooting.

Family pleads for help finding 16-year-old Benjamin Braithwaite

Loved ones are pleading for the community's help to find 16-year-old Benjamin Braithwaite, who vanished from the Regency Trace neighborhood on Monday night.

Psychologist claims Midtown shooting suspect has schizophrenia

An expert witness for the defense testified Thursday that the woman accused of a deadly shooting spree in Midtown Atlanta suffered from severe delusions and hallucinations.

Man injured in shooting after crowd gathered in NW Atlanta

A man is recovering after he was shot during a crowd dispute early Thursday morning in northwest Atlanta.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 1-3, 2026

Looking for something fun to do around Atlanta this week? From festivals and live music to markets and family-friendly events, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the weekend.

Man with unusual shark backpack wanted for Atlanta burglaries

Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help identifying a burglary suspect who was repeatedly seen carrying a distinctive shark backpack during a string of overnight crimes.

Atlanta airport seeks help finding employee's missing son

The Atlanta airport community is joining the search for missing teenager Benjamin Braithwaite, who is the son of one of its employees.

Atlanta firefighters battle blaze at previously burned business

Atlanta firefighters battled a heavy blaze at a previously burned wood-frame building on Metropolitan Parkway Wednesday night.

Atlanta leaders meet to address teen takeovers and youth violence

Atlanta leaders, parents, and youth gathered to find solutions to teen violence and "takeovers" during Youth Violence Prevention Week.

Atlanta detectives link man to fatal Beeler Drive shooting

Atlanta police have linked a man already behind bars to a fatal shooting that took place on Beeler Drive SW earlier this year.

Former Atlanta Hawks VP sentenced for $3.7M embezzlement

A former high-ranking Atlanta Hawks executive was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for embezzling millions of dollars from the NBA team to fund a luxury lifestyle.

Guns, illegal drugs found after foot chase in NW Atlanta

Multiple people were arrested after a police investigation involving drugs, firearms and a foot chase in northwest Atlanta, according to Atlanta Police Department.

Police searching for man after Atlanta armed robbery

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a thief accused of an armed robbery at a convenience store in Atlanta.

Electrical fire forces Buckhead business evacuation

Crews battled an electrical fire at a business in Buckhead late Tuesday night, forcing an evacuation and temporarily shutting down a busy roadway.