'Reason my son is alive': Atlanta mother praises officer shot during crisis

A mother is speaking out after her son opened fire inside their southwest Atlanta home Monday, shooting an Atlanta police officer and another woman.

Kidnapping suspect faked pregnancy in 2025, Paulding sheriff says

Paulding County Sheriff Ashley Henson says investigators determined Lakesha Brown was not pregnant and had allegedly used photos to make a man believe she had given birth.

Mother speaks out after Atlanta sisters' alleged kidnapping

The mother of two young sisters allegedly kidnapped by their babysitter says she is grateful to have her daughters home but remains shaken by what happened.

Things to do in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Aug. 21-23, 2026

List of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta and North Georgia, including live music and concerts, comedy and theater, art and film, foodie events, stuff for the family, car shows and more.

Man dies months after downtown Atlanta attack; police seek tips

A man found injured outside a downtown Atlanta parking garage in January died from his injuries months later, and police are asking for help to uncover what happened.

Atlanta sisters kidnapping: 911 call from mother released

Newly released 911 audio captures the mother of Zola and Norah Cooper reporting her daughters missing after the woman caring for them stopped responding.

Eric André, Clayton English reach settlement in airport profiling lawsuit

Comedians Eric André and Clayton English have reached a settlement in their federal civil rights lawsuit against the Clayton County Police Department, according to attorneys.

Nolan Wells death: Family calls for federal probe in Mississippi

Loved ones, community members and church leaders are gathering in Biloxi, Mississippi, for a prayer rally to mark Nolan Wells' 19th birthday.

Atlanta activists push back against expanding Flock camera network

A coalition of grassroots organizations gathered outside Atlanta City Hall on Tuesday morning to call for the reduction of Flock surveillance cameras across the city.

Unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident diagnoses with measles

Georgia health officials have confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident who has no reported travel history or known exposure.

Mayor Dickens targets five Atlanta properties for condemnation

Mayor Andre Dickens' administration is asking the Atlanta City Council to hold a specially called meeting to authorize condemnation proceedings against five blighted properties.

Calais Campbell thanks NFL community following mother's death

NFL defensive end Calais Campbell thanked the football community for its support on Tuesday after police say his brother murdered their mother at a Buckhead townhome in June.

Waffle House explains why it fired viral rapper Rockstar Riley

Waffle House says Rockstar Riley was fired after repeatedly violating company rules against unauthorized filming on its property.

Kroger opens new Marketplace locations in metro Atlanta

Kroger is opening several new locations across metro Atlanta, moving forward with expansion plans following a wave of store closures last year.

Video shows Atlanta police rescue 2 young girls from trailer

Atlanta police released video showing officers rescuing two young sisters from a trailer after they were reported missing over the weekend.

New details about woman accused of kidnapping Atlanta sisters

A woman accused of kidnapping two young sisters in Atlanta waived her initial court appearance Tuesday as prosecutors in Alabama moved to revoke her bond in a separate kidnapping case.

Tacos at Waffle House? Atlanta gets first taste of new menu

Waffle House is testing seven different tacos at 45 locations across the Atlanta area for a limited time.

Flock fear: Websites, maps helping drivers avoid cameras

Don't want your car passing a Flock camera? There are now websites designed to help you avoid them.