How a new city proposal aims to stop sidewalk construction chaos
Atlanta developers would be required to create temporary walkways around all construction sites under a newly introduced city proposal.
Atlanta developers would be required to create temporary walkways around all construction sites under a newly introduced city proposal.
Lawyer booked in Cobb County Jail after Kennesaw road rage incident
An Acworth criminal defense attorney faces multiple charges after community tips led Kennesaw police to arrest him for a videotaped road rage incident.
An Acworth criminal defense attorney faces multiple charges after community tips led Kennesaw police to arrest him for a videotaped road rage incident.
Police swarm Mims Street SW after wanted suspect runs into home
Atlanta police SWAT team members and heavily armed officers surrounded a home on Mims Street SW on Wednesday night.
Atlanta police SWAT team members and heavily armed officers surrounded a home on Mims Street SW on Wednesday night.
GBI releases name of the man shot by officers on North Decatur Road
The man shot by officers at a vacant business along North Decatur Road earlier this week has been identified.
The man shot by officers at a vacant business along North Decatur Road earlier this week has been identified.
Coweta County water rescue teams increase river patrols
Heavy summer rainfall upstream is turning the normally lazy Chattahoochee River current into a fast, hidden danger for local kayakers and rafters.
Heavy summer rainfall upstream is turning the normally lazy Chattahoochee River current into a fast, hidden danger for local kayakers and rafters.
'I was frozen': Masked teens ambush buyer in Facebook Marketplace trap
A man is warning the public after masking, gloving teens ambushed and robbed him at gunpoint during a setup Facebook Marketplace deal.
A man is warning the public after masking, gloving teens ambushed and robbed him at gunpoint during a setup Facebook Marketplace deal.
Security breach at Fulton jail highlights ongoing contraband problem
An unusual late-night security breach at the Fulton County Jail ended in an arrest after two smugglers tried to break into the facility to drop off illegal items for inmates.
An unusual late-night security breach at the Fulton County Jail ended in an arrest after two smugglers tried to break into the facility to drop off illegal items for inmates.
Person shot while driving on Candler Road in DeKalb County
A nighttime drive turned violent in DeKalb County after a motorist was shot by an unknown shooter, prompting an active police investigation.
A nighttime drive turned violent in DeKalb County after a motorist was shot by an unknown shooter, prompting an active police investigation.
Former Hapeville officer sentenced for tasing handcuffed detainee
Former Hapeville police officer Shevoy Brown was sentenced to prison on Wednesday for repeatedly tasing a handcuffed detainee, including in the genitals.
Former Hapeville police officer Shevoy Brown was sentenced to prison on Wednesday for repeatedly tasing a handcuffed detainee, including in the genitals.
Police seize 25 pounds of fentanyl during Cobb County traffic stop
MCS Narcotics agents seized more than 25 pounds of fentanyl and a gun during a Cobb County traffic stop.
MCS Narcotics agents seized more than 25 pounds of fentanyl and a gun during a Cobb County traffic stop.
Clarkston man sentenced to 15 years for gang drive-by shooting
A Clarkston man will spend more than 15 years in prison following a gang-related drive-by shooting at an apartment complex.
A Clarkston man will spend more than 15 years in prison following a gang-related drive-by shooting at an apartment complex.
Atlanta leaders detail security protocols for World Cup
Atlanta leaders will hold a 1 p.m. news conference Wednesday to discuss security and transportation plans for the FIFA World Cup.
Atlanta leaders will hold a 1 p.m. news conference Wednesday to discuss security and transportation plans for the FIFA World Cup.
Couple arrested following double shooting on Edgewood Avenue
Two men were shot during an early morning confrontation on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta.
Two men were shot during an early morning confrontation on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta.
Airbnb gives away World Cup tickets for Atlanta Stadium matches
Some Atlanta Airbnb hosts are gifting their guests tickets to upcoming FIFA World Cup matches at Atlanta Stadium as part of a tournament-wide fan initiative starting Wednesday.
Some Atlanta Airbnb hosts are gifting their guests tickets to upcoming FIFA World Cup matches at Atlanta Stadium as part of a tournament-wide fan initiative starting Wednesday.
Kentucky football mourns Nic Smith after defensive lineman found dead on campus
Nic Smith, a defensive lineman for Kentucky, has died, the program announced. He was 20.
Nic Smith, a defensive lineman for Kentucky, has died, the program announced. He was 20.
17-year-old shot in northwest Atlanta neighborhood
Atlanta police are investigating the shooting of a 17-year-old in the Washington Park neighborhood on Wednesday morning.
Atlanta police are investigating the shooting of a 17-year-old in the Washington Park neighborhood on Wednesday morning.
Crash temporarily shuts down Highway 515 in Pickens County
A section of Highway 515 in Pickens County was temporarily shut down Wednesday after a crash involving a commercial motor vehicle, according to the Pickens County Sheriff's Office.
A section of Highway 515 in Pickens County was temporarily shut down Wednesday after a crash involving a commercial motor vehicle, according to the Pickens County Sheriff's Office.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | June 12-14, 2026
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out this list of festivals, food events, live music, theater, comedy, sports-related activities, family-friendly events and more.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out this list of festivals, food events, live music, theater, comedy, sports-related activities, family-friendly events and more.
Carrollton officer dies almost a year after work-related injury
Carrollton Police Officer Dustin Krish has died nearly a year after he was critically injured while directing traffic.
Carrollton Police Officer Dustin Krish has died nearly a year after he was critically injured while directing traffic.
World Cup countdown: Atlanta finalizes preparations before fans arrive
Infrastructure improvements, public events and fan experiences are being rolled out across the city ahead of the first match.
Infrastructure improvements, public events and fan experiences are being rolled out across the city ahead of the first match.