Easter egg hunts and other events in metro Atlanta | April 2025

From helicopter egg drops to petting zoos, live music, and bunny photo ops, there are plenty of free and low-cost egg hunts and spring festivals happening around metro Atlanta.

Cobb County Sheriff's Office employee charged with child molestation

A criminal justice specialist with the Cobb County Sheriff's Office has been fired after he was arrested early Wednesday morning on child molestation charges.

Acworth woman falls victim to $8,265 scam

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a felony theft by deception case.

Deadly crash involving pedestrian shuts down I-20 in Cobb County

Interstate 20 is shut down in both directions in Cobb County as deputies investigate a deadly crash involving a pedestrian.

6 arrested after Wednesday night shooting, police chase in Marietta

Marietta police have arrested and charged six men following a chaotic shooting Wednesday night that injured two people, struck homes and cars, and ended in a high-speed chase and crash.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | April 11-13, 2025

From blooming festivals and family-friendly egg hunts to wine tastings, live concerts, and Pokémon battles, there’s something for everyone around metro Atlanta this weekend.

18-year-old indicted for fatal after-prom party shooting in Powder Springs

Carlos Diaz, 18, has been indicted for murder in the March 10 shooting death of 17-year-old Ashton Hornsby after an after-prom party in Powder Springs.

REVIEW: Experiencing 'Parade' in the city where it happened

As someone who didn’t grow up in Georgia and doesn’t consider themselves a theater buff, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect walking into Parade at the Fox Theatre.

Things to do this weekend: 404 Day, festivals, music, theater & more | April 4-6, 2025

Here's a roundup of fun things to do this weekend in Atlanta, including 404 Day events, festivals, musical performances, movies and theater, cars and trains and much more.

Teen accused for pointing gun at employee over Wi-Fi password

A 17-year-old is facing multiple charges after police say he pointed a gun at fast food workers when he was denied access to Wi-Fi at a metro Atlanta Chipotle.

Man shot overnight at Marietta gas station, police say

A man was shot overnight following a fight at a gas station ATM in Marietta, according to police.