June Pride Month events in metro Atlanta | 2026

From colorful parades and drag shows to concerts, festivals and community gatherings, Pride Month is being celebrated across metro Atlanta and beyond.

Fallen tree traps man during severe LaGrange thunderstorm

First responders rescued a man trapped under a collapsed roof after a large tree crashed into a home during a severe thunderstorm on Monday.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | June 5-7, 2026

From live music and theater performances to food events, festivals, family activities and unique local experiences, there are plenty of ways to get out and explore around metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

AT&T, FirstNet boost network for Atlanta World Cup

As Atlanta prepares to host FIFA World Cup matches beginning soon, AT&T and FirstNet are ramping up communications infrastructure to help keep first responders and fans connected during the international event.

Georgia Supreme Court clears key obstacle in Presnell execution case

Georgia executions were paused during the COVID-19 pandemic under an agreement between state attorneys and death penalty lawyers.

Former senior Atlanta housing executive sentenced in fraud scheme

A former Atlanta Housing Authority executive was sentenced to prison for fraud involving Section 8 funds, COVID-19 relief money and mortgage applications.

Atlanta police stabbing suspect sought after elderly man attacked

Atlanta police investigators are asking for public assistance to identify a suspect who repeatedly stabbed a 68-year-old victim on Cleveland Avenue SW this past Sunday.

Kennesaw road rage video shows man attacking driver door on Main Street

Kennesaw road rage investigators are searching for a driver who was caught on camera screaming and confronting another motorist in Georgia.

Elevator drop from third floor injures three people in Atlanta

Three people were evaluated by medics and hospitalized after an elevator malfunctioned at an Atlanta apartment complex.

Cobb County police contract with Mableton expires

Cobb County police services within Mableton expired Sunday night after local leaders reached a standstill on a final contract extension.

19-year-old accused of shooting at ex-girlfriend in Marietta

A Marietta man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly shooting at a vehicle containing his ex-girlfriend early Monday morning.

Mom killed, 4-month-old survives rollover wreck in Lithia Springs

A young mother died and her infant daughter survived without any injuries after a moving truck struck their vehicle over Memorial Day weekend in Lithia Springs.

Rabid raccoon attacks dog in Bethlehem

A rabid raccoon attacked a dog last week on Biltmore Oaks Drive in the Bethlehem area of Gwinnett County.

Newnan police re-open cold case homicide of 18-year-old man

Newnan Police Department officers are asking for public assistance to solve the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man.

West Atlanta neighbors protests $5.5B redevelopment proposal

A West Atlanta community group gathered outside City Hall Monday morning to protest Mayor Andre Dickens' multi-billion-dollar neighborhood reinvestment initiative over a lack of transparency and economic safeguards.

Groom, pilot killed in Georgia helicopter crash; bride injured

A bride and groom leaving their wedding were among three people aboard a helicopter that crashed in Dawson County.