Federal probe details cause of Conyers BioLab chemical fire

A new Conyers BioLab chemical fire report reveals a corroded sprinkler system triggered the massive disaster that sent toxic smoke over metro Atlanta.

Federal drug investigation dismantles Atlanta to Milledgeville meth ring

A Milledgeville meth ring case ended Monday after the final defendant pleaded guilty to federal drug distribution charges in Georgia.

Tropical Storm Bertha tracks west toward Louisiana, Texas

Tropical Storm Bertha pushed westward along the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday, prompting tropical storm warnings from Florida to Louisiana.

Federal agents target unauthorized drones flying over FIFA World Cup venues

Federal agents detected nearly 1,600 unauthorized drones and seized over 700 nationwide across all 11 host cities, including 95 in Atlanta alone.

2 hospitalized after hit-and-run involving MARTA bus

A MARTA bus was involved in a hit-and-run early Tuesday morning leaving two hospitalized and another injured, officials said.

Atlanta launches PromisePay to help avoid water shut-offs

Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management has launched PromisePay, an online initiative that lets residents and businesses set up flexible payment plans to clear past-due water bills without risking service shut-offs.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | July 24-26, 2026

This weekend there are many things to do with a packed weekend lineup full of back-to-school drives, live entertainment, vibrant food festivals like the Atlanta Ice Cream Festival and diverse family-friendly activities across the region.

Brother of NFL star withdraws bond request in mother's killing

An attorney representing a man accused of killing his mother inside a Buckhead home on June 30 formally withdrew a request for bond in court on Tuesday.

Nearly 500 pounds of meth seized in metro Atlanta bust

Three suspects face federal drug conspiracy charges after law enforcement officers seized nearly 500 pounds of methamphetamine across metro Atlanta.

153 arrested in targeted operation during World Cup Atlanta

A joint law enforcement operation targeting human trafficking and child sexual exploitation during metro Atlanta World Cup events resulted in 153 criminal arrests and the rescue of 54 victims, officials said Tuesday.

Cold front to bring storms, heavy rain to North Georgia

Hot and humid conditions will give way to widespread showers and thunderstorms as a cold front moves into North Georgia and stalls this week.

2 arrested, 1 at large after Conyers police chase ends in I-20 crash

Police are searching for a runaway suspect after an I-20 pursuit linked to a string of early morning hotel car break-ins ended in a collision with an officer's cruiser on Tuesday.

Douglasville property taxes: How rising home assessments affect homeowners

Property taxes in Douglasville could rise for many residents due to higher home values, even though city leaders plan to keep the tax rate unchanged.

Mother, daughter escape Canton home fire after lightning strike

A mother and her daughter escaped a devastating Cherokee County house fire in Canton after lightning struck their home.

Shoplifting suspect caught: Deputies find stolen goods in traffic stop

Stephens County deputies caught a wanted Statesboro man during a traffic stop on Toccoa Bypass near Mize Road following a convenience store theft.