Why Marietta intentionally set a school bus on fire before classes start

Marietta City Schools bus drivers participated in live-fire safety drills to prepare for emergency evacuations ahead of the upcoming school year.

Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Sandy Springs

A raccoon that tested positive for rabies bit a Sandy Springs resident earlier this week, according to Fulton County officials.

GA 400 express lane project: Nightly lane closures to begin next week

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced a new nightly lane closure on GA 400 for the new express lanes project.

Police search for suspects in southeast Atlanta car break-in

Atlanta police are asking for the public's help to identify two suspects caught on camera allegedly using a credit card stolen from a vehicle in southeast Atlanta earlier this week.

High winds and severe storms hit as Florida man vanishes on Georgia lake

First responders are searching two square miles of Carters Lake in Murray and Gilmer counties by air and water for missing 37-year-old Sean Cunningham.

Former child therapist convicted of sexually assaulting teen

A former Lilburn child therapist was found guilty of sexually assaulting a teen girl, according to Gwinnett County prosecutors.

Buckhead Chick-fil-A closes after 18 years of service

After 18 years, a Buckhead Chick-fil-A is closing its doors on Friday, according to a statement from Chick-fil-A.

ONE Musicfest pauses 2026, preps for 'new evolution' in 2027

Organizers of ONE Musicfest announced they are officially pausing the festival for 2026, promising to return in 2027 with a completely reimagined experience.

Rockdale deputies searching for missing 14-year-old girl

The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a 14-year-old girl who has been reported missing and is believed to have run away.

Atlanta police recover stolen car with 2-year-old child inside

Atlanta police have recovered a stolen vehicle and found a child safe following a reported kidnapping along Spring Street.

Atlanta weather: Low humidity, sunshine before weekend storms move in

Metro Atlanta and North Georgia are in for a pleasant treat on the final day of July, with lower humidity levels and clear skies making for a comfortable Friday across the region.

Paulding County approves data center moratorium

The Paulding County Board of Commissioners has placed a temporary moratorium on data centers to give officials time to update the county's development codes.

Atlanta Humane rescues 18 dogs after owner couldn't keep up

Atlanta Humane rescued dozens of dogs from unsafe conditions on a rural Twiggs County property Wednesday morning.

Former student charged after threat at Butts County middle school

A former student is now facing charges after a threat at Henderson Middle School, according to the Butts County School System.