Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | April 25-27, 2025
From music festivals and food fairs to theater performances, art tours, and outdoor adventures, there's something happening for everyone between April 25–27.
From music festivals and food fairs to theater performances, art tours, and outdoor adventures, there's something happening for everyone between April 25–27.
Decatur mom gets life for leaving special needs daughter to die in closet
Alondra Hobbs pleaded guilty to murdering her 7-year-old special needs daughter, Alivia Jordan, by abandoning her in a closet and was sentenced to life without parole.
Alondra Hobbs pleaded guilty to murdering her 7-year-old special needs daughter, Alivia Jordan, by abandoning her in a closet and was sentenced to life without parole.
Community discusses extending boycott against Target over DEI policy changes
A metro-Atlanta pastor wants to expand a boycott against Target.
A metro-Atlanta pastor wants to expand a boycott against Target.
Train collides with car in DeKalb County; Woman, toddler injured
A mother and toddler were rushed to an area hospital on Tuesday evening after their vehicle was struck by a train.
A mother and toddler were rushed to an area hospital on Tuesday evening after their vehicle was struck by a train.
Early morning crash along I-20 leaves 1 dead, 2 other injured in DeKalb County
One person is dead, and two others injured after a crash on Interstate 20 in DeKalb County early Monday morning.
One person is dead, and two others injured after a crash on Interstate 20 in DeKalb County early Monday morning.
Stone Mountain man sentenced to life without parole for 2019 shooting over dog
A DeKalb County jury has convicted a Stone Mountain man of murder and multiple felony charges for two separate shootings at the same apartment complex in December 2019.
A DeKalb County jury has convicted a Stone Mountain man of murder and multiple felony charges for two separate shootings at the same apartment complex in December 2019.
Earth Day events in metro Atlanta | April 2025
Here are some of the top Earth Day events and celebrations happening this month across metro Atlanta.
Here are some of the top Earth Day events and celebrations happening this month across metro Atlanta.
Woman arrested for fatal shooting on Derwin Brown Drive in DeKalb County
Kaaylynn Jackson, 25, was shot Saturday night at a home on Derwin Brown Drive and later died at the hospital.
Kaaylynn Jackson, 25, was shot Saturday night at a home on Derwin Brown Drive and later died at the hospital.
Driver facing drug charges after Brookhaven traffic stop, police say
Officers say they caught a wanted driver with suspected cocaine and methamphetamine after pulling him over in Brookhaven.
Officers say they caught a wanted driver with suspected cocaine and methamphetamine after pulling him over in Brookhaven.
Urgent search for missing teen, her one-year-old daughter
Authorities in DeKalb County are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl and her 1-year-old daughter.
Authorities in DeKalb County are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl and her 1-year-old daughter.
Rewatch the 2025 Easter Sunrise Service at Stone Mountain Park
Watch the 2025 Easter Sunrise Service at Stone Mountain Park livestream.
Watch the 2025 Easter Sunrise Service at Stone Mountain Park livestream.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | April 18-20, 2025
Looking for things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend? From festivals and food events to art shows, concerts, and comedy, there’s something for everyone.
Looking for things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend? From festivals and food events to art shows, concerts, and comedy, there’s something for everyone.
Man shot to death on North Hairston Road, DeKalb police say
DeKalb County police are investigating a deadly shooting on North Hairston Road.
DeKalb County police are investigating a deadly shooting on North Hairston Road.
Dunwoody woman gets nearly 20 years for leading multi-state drug ring
Karla Lopez-Delgado, identified as the ringleader, was sentenced to 19 years and eight months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release.
Karla Lopez-Delgado, identified as the ringleader, was sentenced to 19 years and eight months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release.
Serial rapist sentenced to life in prison in DeKalb County
A 40-year-old man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted in a violent 2019 sexual assault that led investigators to link him to multiple other rape cases.
A 40-year-old man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted in a violent 2019 sexual assault that led investigators to link him to multiple other rape cases.
Mother speaks out at bond hearing for suspect in deadly L5P crash
A 23-year-old woman accused of killing a man during a high-speed police chase in Little Five Points was denied bond during a court hearing Friday.
A 23-year-old woman accused of killing a man during a high-speed police chase in Little Five Points was denied bond during a court hearing Friday.
Man arrested for killing woman at Tucker motel on Crescent Centre Boulevard
Police have arrested a man accused of fatally shooting a woman at a DeKalb County motel earlier this week.
Police have arrested a man accused of fatally shooting a woman at a DeKalb County motel earlier this week.
Stone Mountain Park voted Georgia's most popular park, survey finds
National Park Week kicks off this Saturday, and a new survey says that Stone Mountain Park is one of the most popular in the country.
National Park Week kicks off this Saturday, and a new survey says that Stone Mountain Park is one of the most popular in the country.
Decatur unveils $8.5M plan to revamp downtown square
Decatur is investing $8.5 million to revamp its downtown square, adding a new performing arts stage, expanded green space, and a children’s playground.
Decatur is investing $8.5 million to revamp its downtown square, adding a new performing arts stage, expanded green space, and a children’s playground.
Former DeKalb jailer arrested on contraband charges
A former DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office detention officer has been arrested and charged with bringing contraband into the county jail, authorities announced.
A former DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office detention officer has been arrested and charged with bringing contraband into the county jail, authorities announced.