Is hantavirus the next COVID-19? What experts are saying
Health officials are monitoring two Georgia residents who returned from a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Health officials are monitoring two Georgia residents who returned from a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Atlanta fire standoff: Mayor to sign historic union agreement
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens indicated he will sign a historic collective bargaining agreement with city firefighters, potentially ending a yearlong standoff.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens indicated he will sign a historic collective bargaining agreement with city firefighters, potentially ending a yearlong standoff.
East Coweta High teacher on leave after classroom indecent exposure charge
An East Coweta High School teacher faces an indecent exposure charge after students reported a concern to school leaders on Tuesday.
An East Coweta High School teacher faces an indecent exposure charge after students reported a concern to school leaders on Tuesday.
Who shot and killed Amondre Michael Zepeda? Manhunt continues
East Point police are searching for suspects in the drive-by shooting death of Amondre Michael Zepeda, who was killed while helping a friend.
East Point police are searching for suspects in the drive-by shooting death of Amondre Michael Zepeda, who was killed while helping a friend.
Man charged with shooting roommate in Forsyth County
Jose Luis Delgado Mendoza was arrested Thursday after allegedly shooting his roommate multiple times at a South Forsyth County home.
Jose Luis Delgado Mendoza was arrested Thursday after allegedly shooting his roommate multiple times at a South Forsyth County home.
Buc-ee’s says Georgia rival Teddy's copied its famous beaver
Buc-ee’s filed a federal lawsuit accusing Teddy’s Market of copying its famous mascot and branding.
Buc-ee’s filed a federal lawsuit accusing Teddy’s Market of copying its famous mascot and branding.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 8-10, 2026
From street festivals and live entertainment to family-friendly events and outdoor fun, here are some of the top happenings across the area.
From street festivals and live entertainment to family-friendly events and outdoor fun, here are some of the top happenings across the area.
Woman killed in Decatur Kroger parking lot crash identified
Police are investigating after two vehicles crashed into a Kroger in Decatur on Wednesday afternoon, leaving one woman dead and another hospitalized.
Police are investigating after two vehicles crashed into a Kroger in Decatur on Wednesday afternoon, leaving one woman dead and another hospitalized.
Police: Man shot woman at DeKalb shopping center; names released
DeKalb County police have identified man and woman shot in grocery store parking lot on Wednesday.
DeKalb County police have identified man and woman shot in grocery store parking lot on Wednesday.
Entire police department in Cohutta fired by mayor
The mayor of Cohutta fired the town’s entire police department, prompting a special council meeting.
The mayor of Cohutta fired the town’s entire police department, prompting a special council meeting.
Clark Atlanta gets $250K for campus safety
Clark Atlanta University is receiving a $250,000 federal investment aimed at boosting campus safety.
Clark Atlanta University is receiving a $250,000 federal investment aimed at boosting campus safety.
Big Boi producing documentary on 1996 Olympics
Big Boi is serving as an executive producer on a new documentary about the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Big Boi is serving as an executive producer on a new documentary about the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Rising gas prices hurting lower income, DoorDash helping drivers
Georgia’s average gas price rose 5 cents overnight to $4.09 a gallon, according to AAA.
Georgia’s average gas price rose 5 cents overnight to $4.09 a gallon, according to AAA.
Rain moves out of North Georgia, drying out process begins
Some areas picked up between 2 and 3 inches of rain, helping ease drought conditions.
Some areas picked up between 2 and 3 inches of rain, helping ease drought conditions.
Hantavirus: 2 Georgians under monitoring after deadly ship outbreak
Two Georgia residents are being monitored at home after returning from a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Two Georgia residents are being monitored at home after returning from a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Gov. Kemp signs Georgia high school cellphone ban into law
High school students across Georgia will soon be required to lock up their cellphones for the entire school day under a new law aimed at cutting classroom distractions.
High school students across Georgia will soon be required to lock up their cellphones for the entire school day under a new law aimed at cutting classroom distractions.
2 Athens gang members convicted in 2022 porch murder
Two Athens gang members face life in prison after a jury convicted them Tuesday for the 2022 murder of a teen on his front porch.
Two Athens gang members face life in prison after a jury convicted them Tuesday for the 2022 murder of a teen on his front porch.
Trenton man sentenced to life for child molestation in Dade County
A Dade County jury convicted Randall Dakota Wallin, 36, of aggravated child molestation and sexual battery after a three-day trial.
A Dade County jury convicted Randall Dakota Wallin, 36, of aggravated child molestation and sexual battery after a three-day trial.
Paper Gang Family members sentenced for drug trafficking in Atlanta
Thirteen members and associates of an Atlanta-based gang known as the "Paper Gang Family" have been sentenced to federal prison.
Thirteen members and associates of an Atlanta-based gang known as the "Paper Gang Family" have been sentenced to federal prison.
Atlanta fugitive captured: Man caught for 2025 fatal shooting
Atlanta police and federal agents arrested Aldemetrius Brown Wednesday for a 2025 homicide.
Atlanta police and federal agents arrested Aldemetrius Brown Wednesday for a 2025 homicide.