Metro Atlanta weather: Heat lingers before cold front brings relief this weekend
North Georgia will feel another blast of late-summer heat before a cold front sweeps in to cool things down heading into next week.
North Georgia will feel another blast of late-summer heat before a cold front sweeps in to cool things down heading into next week.
Police intercept cash mailed in Acworth scam attempt
Police in Acworth are warning residents not to send cash or gift cards through the mail to strangers after stopping a scam targeting an elderly New Jersey man.
Police in Acworth are warning residents not to send cash or gift cards through the mail to strangers after stopping a scam targeting an elderly New Jersey man.
Parking meters to be removed from Virginia-Highland’s Atkins Park
Free parking is coming to Virginia-Highland’s historic Atkins Park after the Atlanta City Council voted to remove parking meters in the district.
Free parking is coming to Virginia-Highland’s historic Atkins Park after the Atlanta City Council voted to remove parking meters in the district.
R&B soul singer Angie Stone’s family sues over fatal van crash
Singer Angie Stone died in a Sprinter van crash this year.
Singer Angie Stone died in a Sprinter van crash this year.
Waffle House turns 70: From Avondale Estates to American icon
On Sept. 5, 1955, a small yellow-signed diner opened its doors in Avondale Estates, Georgia.
On Sept. 5, 1955, a small yellow-signed diner opened its doors in Avondale Estates, Georgia.
Doctors say changes at CDC creating confusion for parents over COVID vaccine
Some doctors and medical experts in Georgia worry that recent changes to guidance on COVID-19 vaccines from the CDC are causing confusion for Georgia families who want the shots.
Some doctors and medical experts in Georgia worry that recent changes to guidance on COVID-19 vaccines from the CDC are causing confusion for Georgia families who want the shots.
Former Acworth DQ managers accused of scamming restaurant out of over $40K
Two former managers of an Acworth Dairy Queen are accused of pulling two different scams, stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the restaurant.
Two former managers of an Acworth Dairy Queen are accused of pulling two different scams, stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the restaurant.
Man charged in Smyrna church burglary and fire
According to a warrant, the man stole $2,500 from a safe and took religious robes and sashes before lighting the church on fire.
According to a warrant, the man stole $2,500 from a safe and took religious robes and sashes before lighting the church on fire.
Suspect in 16-year-old Daquavius Royalston's shooting identified
Atlanta police have identified the suspect who shot and killed 16-year-old Daquavius Royalston as Quinterrious Kyson Turner.
Atlanta police have identified the suspect who shot and killed 16-year-old Daquavius Royalston as Quinterrious Kyson Turner.
Soldier, firefighter try to save driver in deadly I-85 crash in Troup County
A driver was killed after his pickup truck crashed into Flat Creek off I-85 in Troup County.
A driver was killed after his pickup truck crashed into Flat Creek off I-85 in Troup County.
South Fulton residents opposed to proposed millage rate increase
Many South Fulton residents support the public safety training facilities, but they don't want the millage rate cap affected with the plan.
Many South Fulton residents support the public safety training facilities, but they don't want the millage rate cap affected with the plan.
Pregnant woman's body found in burning home after police shooting
A woman and a suspect are both dead after an incident early Thursday on Cadence Street.
A woman and a suspect are both dead after an incident early Thursday on Cadence Street.
Woman killed in Windy Hill fire identified; police asking for help
Firefighters discovered the body of 32-year-old Mary Oliva Matthews inside a Windy Hill Road apartment early Wednesday.
Firefighters discovered the body of 32-year-old Mary Oliva Matthews inside a Windy Hill Road apartment early Wednesday.
Gabe Sterling files to run for Georgia secretary of state
Gabe Sterling announced he is running for Georgia Secretary of State. Sterling filed a "Declaration of Intention to Accept Campaign Contributions" form with the state ethics commission on Tuesday.
Gabe Sterling announced he is running for Georgia Secretary of State. Sterling filed a "Declaration of Intention to Accept Campaign Contributions" form with the state ethics commission on Tuesday.
Man reportedly kills himself as firefighters battle Buford house fire
Firefighters battled a blaze Thursday morning at a home on North Bogan Road in Buford.
Firefighters battled a blaze Thursday morning at a home on North Bogan Road in Buford.
Driver in deadly Gordon County wreck back in jail
Matthew Allen Pickens, 44, charged in an Aug. 23 fatal head-on crash after fleeing law enforcement.
Matthew Allen Pickens, 44, charged in an Aug. 23 fatal head-on crash after fleeing law enforcement.
RFK Jr. mentions DeKalb Officer David Rose, criticizes CDC during testimony
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his “Make America Healthy Again" agenda, calling it a shift toward preventing chronic disease.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his “Make America Healthy Again" agenda, calling it a shift toward preventing chronic disease.
Lawmakers, students honor victims of Apalachee shooting at Capitol
Georgia Democrats, students, and gun safety advocates gathered at the State Capitol on Wednesday to mark one year since the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School.
Georgia Democrats, students, and gun safety advocates gathered at the State Capitol on Wednesday to mark one year since the deadly shooting at Apalachee High School.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Sept. 5-7, 2025
From local traditions to new experiences, metro Atlanta has something for everyone this week—whether you’re into food, music, or outdoor fun.
From local traditions to new experiences, metro Atlanta has something for everyone this week—whether you’re into food, music, or outdoor fun.
Shooting near Lindbergh, Piedmont appears to be self-defense, police say
Police are investigating a shooting that happened Thursday morning in a busy Buckhead corridor.
Police are investigating a shooting that happened Thursday morning in a busy Buckhead corridor.