St. Patrick's Day festivities, specials in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026
From lively bar crawls and block parties to family-friendly festivals and festive food specials, here are some of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
From lively bar crawls and block parties to family-friendly festivals and festive food specials, here are some of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary warns nearby 280-home project risks animal safety
Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary is raising concerns about a proposed housing development that is set to sit right next door. Yellow River Owner Jonathan Ordway says the development poses several risks for his animals and their neighbors.
Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary is raising concerns about a proposed housing development that is set to sit right next door. Yellow River Owner Jonathan Ordway says the development poses several risks for his animals and their neighbors.
Donnie Josiah Lott III found safe in Snellville nearly a week after disappearing
Donnie Lott's family says he has been found and is safe.
Donnie Lott's family says he has been found and is safe.
Gwinnett father sentenced to life without parole for choking ex-girlfriend, burning her body
Jahir Sagahon, 32, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2023 murder of his ex-girlfriend.
Jahir Sagahon, 32, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2023 murder of his ex-girlfriend.
Crews extinguish Norcross apartment fire that displaced 16
Sixteen people are without a home after flames damaged multiple apartment units on Windsor Woods Lane Wednesday night, fire officials said.
Sixteen people are without a home after flames damaged multiple apartment units on Windsor Woods Lane Wednesday night, fire officials said.
16 charged with RICO violation in North Georgia drug investigation
A months-long racketeering investigation dubbed Operation Silent Hand culminated Wednesday as authorities executed nine search warrants across North Georgia, resulting in 16 arrests and the seizure of dozens of kilograms of illegal drugs.
A months-long racketeering investigation dubbed Operation Silent Hand culminated Wednesday as authorities executed nine search warrants across North Georgia, resulting in 16 arrests and the seizure of dozens of kilograms of illegal drugs.
Prosecutors will seek death penalty for man accused of shooting Gwinnett officers
Prosecutors have confirmed they plan to seek the death penalty against Kevin Andrews, who is accused of shooting two Gwinnett County police officers, killing one of them and leaving the other with severe injuries.
Prosecutors have confirmed they plan to seek the death penalty against Kevin Andrews, who is accused of shooting two Gwinnett County police officers, killing one of them and leaving the other with severe injuries.
Watch: Gwinnett police ‘arrest’ Hank the runaway donkey: ‘Don't be a stubborn ass’
Gwinnett County police officers apprehended a runaway donkey named Hank during a late-night pursuit.
Gwinnett County police officers apprehended a runaway donkey named Hank during a late-night pursuit.
Deadly Duluth Highway traffic crash | What we know
Police are investigating a deadly crash along Duluth Highway just west of downtown Duluth.
Police are investigating a deadly crash along Duluth Highway just west of downtown Duluth.
Sugar Hill assault case ends in life sentence for Lawrenceville man
A Lawrenceville man will spend his life in prison without parole after he lured a young girl from her home to assault her in September 2022.
A Lawrenceville man will spend his life in prison without parole after he lured a young girl from her home to assault her in September 2022.
Cold case: Woman found slain in Gwinnett in 1981 still unidentified
Woman found dead in 1981 on McDaniel Road; case remains unsolved.
Woman found dead in 1981 on McDaniel Road; case remains unsolved.
Young father paralyzed by 60-foot tree limb strike: ‘It broke his spine’
Evan Parker, a 21-year-old father, is paralyzed from the shoulders down after a 60-foot tree limb strike.
Evan Parker, a 21-year-old father, is paralyzed from the shoulders down after a 60-foot tree limb strike.
26 residents displaced after massive fire rips through Lawrenceville apartment complex
A kitchen fire displaced 26 residents after gutting several units at the Oxford Apartments in Lawrenceville.
A kitchen fire displaced 26 residents after gutting several units at the Oxford Apartments in Lawrenceville.
Georgia’s school weapon detector bill faces funding backlash
Georgia passed a bill requiring weapon detectors in all public schools, a first-of-its-kind mandate in the United States.
Georgia passed a bill requiring weapon detectors in all public schools, a first-of-its-kind mandate in the United States.
Laken Riley’s father files wrongful death lawsuit against UGA Board of Regents, apartment owners
Jason Riley is suing the UGA Board of Regents and apartment owners for negligence leading to Laken Riley’s murder.
Jason Riley is suing the UGA Board of Regents and apartment owners for negligence leading to Laken Riley’s murder.
Rep. Ruwa Romman pivots from governor's race to State Senate bid
State Rep. Ruwa Romman is exiting the 2026 Georgia governor's race to run for the State Senate seat being vacated by Nabilah Islam Parkes.
State Rep. Ruwa Romman is exiting the 2026 Georgia governor's race to run for the State Senate seat being vacated by Nabilah Islam Parkes.
2 waterline workers struck by vehicle on Pike Street in Lawrenceville
Two waterline workers were hit by a vehicle in Lawrenceville early Thursday, leaving one in critical condition and causing major downtown road closures.
Two waterline workers were hit by a vehicle in Lawrenceville early Thursday, leaving one in critical condition and causing major downtown road closures.
Massive fentanyl seizure in Gwinnett County: Two arrested in federal drug raid
A joint local and federal raid uncovered more than three pounds of fentanyl and led to the arrest of two people at a Gwinnett County home.
A joint local and federal raid uncovered more than three pounds of fentanyl and led to the arrest of two people at a Gwinnett County home.
Robbery call in Gwinnett County leads to human trafficking arrest
Gwinnett police arrested a Buford man on human trafficking charges after a vice investigation.
Gwinnett police arrested a Buford man on human trafficking charges after a vice investigation.
DA declines charges in Atlanta rapper T-Hood shooting
The Gwinnett Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office has declined to file charges in the August 8, 2025, shooting death of Atlanta rapper Tevin Hood, known professionally as T-Hood.
The Gwinnett Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office has declined to file charges in the August 8, 2025, shooting death of Atlanta rapper Tevin Hood, known professionally as T-Hood.