Ex-Stonecrest mayor accused of lying to run for city council
A DeKalb County grand jury indicted former Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary on multiple felony charges tied to false registration.
A DeKalb County grand jury indicted former Stonecrest Mayor Jason Lary on multiple felony charges tied to false registration.
Georgia SNAP benefits shutdown: 1.5M residents brace for food aid pause
Georgia’s SNAP benefits will pause Nov. 1 as the federal shutdown halts $3 billion in annual food aid.
Georgia’s SNAP benefits will pause Nov. 1 as the federal shutdown halts $3 billion in annual food aid.
Georgia middle school students hospitalized after ingesting Kratom
Several students at Saddle Ridge Middle School in LaFayette, Georgia, were hospitalized after ingesting Kratom, a plant-based substance with potentially dangerous stimulant and opioid-like effects, school officials said.
Several students at Saddle Ridge Middle School in LaFayette, Georgia, were hospitalized after ingesting Kratom, a plant-based substance with potentially dangerous stimulant and opioid-like effects, school officials said.
Crews working to repair water main break on Covington Highway
Crews in DeKalb County are working to repair a 6-inch water main break on Covington Highway.
Crews in DeKalb County are working to repair a 6-inch water main break on Covington Highway.
Atlanta Dogwood Festival to return in 2026 with entrance fee
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival will return to Piedmont Park in April 2026 with a $5–$10 entrance fee after organizers fell short of their fundraising goal but secured city approval to move forward with the 90th annual event.
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival will return to Piedmont Park in April 2026 with a $5–$10 entrance fee after organizers fell short of their fundraising goal but secured city approval to move forward with the 90th annual event.
Father charged after shooting son to death in Buckhead, police say
Atlanta police say a father fatally shot his son after being called to a Buckhead apartment complex to help calm a domestic dispute.
Atlanta police say a father fatally shot his son after being called to a Buckhead apartment complex to help calm a domestic dispute.
Paulding County cold case unit strengthened; investigating 2004 murder
Paulding County’s cold case unit is reopening multiple unsolved murders — including the 2004 killing of Reagan Wheeler — using new forensic technology and investigative resources to bring long-awaited justice to families.
Paulding County’s cold case unit is reopening multiple unsolved murders — including the 2004 killing of Reagan Wheeler — using new forensic technology and investigative resources to bring long-awaited justice to families.
Jonathan Wiley Jr. murder: Gwinnett family still seeking justice years later
More than two years after 21-year-old Jonathan Wiley Jr. was shot and killed in his Lawrenceville home, his family is still searching for justice as police continue to investigate the unsolved case.
More than two years after 21-year-old Jonathan Wiley Jr. was shot and killed in his Lawrenceville home, his family is still searching for justice as police continue to investigate the unsolved case.
Musician tracks stolen instruments with Apple AirTags, leads police to arrest
Musician Alex Ahn tracked thousands of dollars in stolen instruments using Apple AirTags.
Musician Alex Ahn tracked thousands of dollars in stolen instruments using Apple AirTags.
Hope Atlanta on SNAP pause: ‘We have no idea what this is going to look like’
Hope Atlanta say the number of people asking for help has doubled in recent weeks, and they worry demand will keep growing.
Hope Atlanta say the number of people asking for help has doubled in recent weeks, and they worry demand will keep growing.
Georgia SNAP payments to halt; Democrats urge Kemp to use budget surplus
Georgia Democrats are urging Gov. Kemp to use part of the state’s $14.6 billion surplus to prevent the cutoff.
Georgia Democrats are urging Gov. Kemp to use part of the state’s $14.6 billion surplus to prevent the cutoff.
Atlanta airport threat suspect to remain behind bars for now
Judge John Larkins ruled Billy Cagle will remain in federal custody, citing risk to public safety.
Judge John Larkins ruled Billy Cagle will remain in federal custody, citing risk to public safety.
Marietta man wanted for murder of stepfather captured after SWAT raid in Gwinnett
Gwinnett County SWAT arrested 26-year-old Pharron Banks Wednesday in connection with his stepfather’s fatal shooting in Marietta.
Gwinnett County SWAT arrested 26-year-old Pharron Banks Wednesday in connection with his stepfather’s fatal shooting in Marietta.
Graupel falls in Buchanan despite warm surface temperatures
Frozen precipitation arrived in North Georgia on Wednesday afternoon, but it was not snow.
Frozen precipitation arrived in North Georgia on Wednesday afternoon, but it was not snow.
Tiffany Foster murder: Closing arguments expected in trial Thursday morning
Both sides have now rested in the disappearance and murder trial of Tiffany Foster.
Both sides have now rested in the disappearance and murder trial of Tiffany Foster.
New Korean fried chicken restaurant brings late-night eats to Midtown
A new bb.q Chicken restaurant has opened on Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta, offering fresh Korean fried chicken, soju cocktails and late-night hours for hungry customers.
A new bb.q Chicken restaurant has opened on Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta, offering fresh Korean fried chicken, soju cocktails and late-night hours for hungry customers.
Man seriously injured in DeKalb County shooting on Blazing Knoll Pine
A man was injured in a shooting on Blazing Pine Knoll in DeKalb County.
A man was injured in a shooting on Blazing Pine Knoll in DeKalb County.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2025
From Halloween parties and Día de los Muertos celebrations to live music, festivals, theater, gaming and family fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
From Halloween parties and Día de los Muertos celebrations to live music, festivals, theater, gaming and family fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Train collides with Amazon truck in Union City
A train and Amazon truck collided Wednesday morning at Roosevelt Highway and Goodson Road in Union City.
A train and Amazon truck collided Wednesday morning at Roosevelt Highway and Goodson Road in Union City.
Woman shot to death on Center Street in northwest Atlanta
The Atlanta Police Department is investigating after a woman was found shot in a car in northwest Atlanta.
The Atlanta Police Department is investigating after a woman was found shot in a car in northwest Atlanta.