Little hands, big impact: Atlanta kids raise thousands for charity

North metro Atlanta children participate in fundraising activities and learn firsthand how communities come together to help others.

Atlanta weather derails World Cup fans travel

Football fans from all over the world came to Atlanta for a beautiful game, then Atlanta weather stepped onto the pitch.

Atlanta Juneteenth event spotlights rising soccer jersey culture

Black Arrow FC will host a Juneteenth Watch Party Friday at Founders Green off Broad Street, celebrating a booming soccer jersey culture that links the Black community to the global sport.

Former Winder restaurant manager convicted in rape investigation

A former Winder restaurant manager will serve 15 years in jail after pleading guilty to felony charges stemming from a sexual assault investigation, authorities confirmed.

Atlanta weather: Flood watch remains as severe storms move out

A relentless wave of severe weather fueled by tropical remnants slammed North Georgia on Thursday, leaving a trail of road flooding and high winds across major metro corridors.

Clayton man sentenced to life for shooting wife while children were home

A Clayton County jury has convicted a man on murder and felony firearms charges after his own courtroom testimony sealed his fate for the 2022 killing of his wife.

Dating app setup leads to life sentence for Canton man

A Canton man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a Cherokee County jury found him guilty of shooting an apartment resident with a stolen gun during a violent dating app ambush.

Driver shot multiple times in southwest Atlanta, found on I-285

A 31-year-old man was shot multiple times in southwest Atlanta early Thursday morning and tried to drive himself to a hospital before ending up stopped on Interstate 285 miles away.

State Route 1 shut down for hours after Troup fire truck crash

A Troup County fire truck rolled over on State Route 1 on Wednesday morning, blocking traffic and causing minor injuries to the driver and passenger.

Czechia, South Africa fans flood Atlanta for World Cup match

Tens of thousands of energetic soccer fans descended on Atlanta on Thursday to watch South Africa and the Czechia face off in a highly anticipated World Cup match.

Social Circle detention facility: Feds drop plans for ICE center

The Department of Homeland Security reportedly dropped its plans to build a federal immigration detention center in Social Circle after an intense advocacy campaign by local residents and elected officials.

Banned QR codes force emergency Georgia voting system replacement

Georgia lawmakers returned to the State Capitol for a high-stakes special legislative session this week to establish a new electronic voting system before a critical summer deadline expires.

18-year-old killed over vape purchase in Paulding County, police say

18-year-old Sir Ethan-Dupree Jones died on Wednesday evening after an interaction over a vape purchase turned into a fatal shooting, according to the Paulding County Sheriff's Office.

Cartersville police seize cash, weapons during drug crackdown

Cartersville police are launching a major crackdown on drug activity after making multiple arrests over the past couple of weeks.

7 arrested in Atlanta street racing crackdown; 2 cars impounded

Atlanta police teamed up with state troopers and airborne units last Sunday to arrest seven suspects during a targeted crackdown on illegal street racing in southwest Atlanta.

Man accused of cyberstalking Georgia college student

A New York man appeared in court on June 10 to face a federal cyberstalking charge after authorities accused him of executing a relentless digital harassment campaign against a Georgia college student.

Fort Stewart soldier convicted in 2024 shooting rampage

A military judge found Fort Stewart Sgt. Quornelius Radford guilty of attempted murder in a shooting that wounded five people last summer.

World Cup Atlanta: Charm bracelets, souvenir cups, wings and Squishems

Fans attending World Cup matches in Atlanta are snapping up collectible souvenirs, including country-themed charm bracelets and match-specific cups.

DeKalb renews plea for help in unsolved nightclub murder

DeKalb County police are renewing efforts to solve the 2024 murder of Xavia McClary, releasing images of three people who may have information about the deadly shooting.