Hero Kickball Tournament raises funds for veterans, first responders

Manna Fund held its inaugural Hero Kickball Tournament in Gwinnett County to raise money for mental health recovery programs supporting veterans and first responders.

Officer injured in motorcycle crash, driver charged with DUI

A Sandy Springs police officer was hospitalized after being struck by a motorcycle during a crash investigation, and the rider now faces multiple charges including DUI and reckless driving.

Rain returns to metro Atlanta, North Georgia later this week

Rain is set to arrive in metro Atlanta and North Georgia later this week after almost a month of no significant rainfall.

NAACP defends Cobb teachers disciplined over Charlie Kirk comments

Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs said that the organization is standing behind Cobb County teachers disciplined over comments related to Charlie Kirk.

Shaky Knees crowds boosting business around Piedmont Park

Businesses around Piedmont Park say they are eager to welcome the return of a major music festival to the area as Shaky Knees makes its debut at the park this year.

Father pleads guilty in DeKalb accidental shooting that killed son

Dante Lamar Daugherty, 44, pleaded guilty in connection with an accidental shooting that killed his 7-year-old son in 2023.

Man convicted in multiple DeKalb rapes from 1986

The DA's office said the Georgia Sexual Assault Kit Initiative helped convict a man for two 1986 rapes in DeKalb County.

Car slams into Avis building during police chase

A car being chased by Georgia State Patrol troopers slammed into the Avis rental car center at the corner of Cortland and Ellis streets in downtown Atlanta early Friday morning.

Pope High names field after late football player Matt Hobby

Pope High School marked the 20th anniversary of its annual football fundraiser by officially naming its stadium field after a former player who inspired the effort.

Shaky Knees kicks off in Piedmont Park with sold-out crowds

The Shaky Knees Music Festival relocated to Piedmont Park, attracting thousands and featuring major acts.

Cobb County Brick Convention: A LEGO wonderland for fans of all ages

The Cobb County Brick Convention supports Creations for Charity, raising over $50,000 for LEGO sets for underprivileged children since 2023.

Lab explosion at Georgia Tech causes minor student injuries

A chemical explosion inside a Georgia Tech laboratory sent one student to the hospital with minor burn injuries Friday, according to a spokesperson for the school.

Atlanta police respond to double shooting on Grant Street

Atlanta police are investigating a double shooting in the 200 block of Grant Street SE near Hilliard Street SE.