Where to see July 4th fireworks in metro Atlanta

Happy 4th of July! Many firework shows are taking place around metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Here's a list of some local shows.

What spending cuts in the 'big beautiful bill' could mean for National Parks in Georgia

National park advocates are sounding the alarm after lawmakers voted to pull back more than $250 million from the National Park Service, which they say could affect staffing at locations like the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

PHOTOS: 4th of July celebrations across metro Atlanta

Multiple parades and celebrations are taking place across metro Atlanta for the July 4th holiday.

Top Democrats each raise $1.1M in 2026 Georgia governor's race

State Sen. Jason Esteves and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms each say they have collected $1.1 million in their race to be the Democrat's pick for Georgia governor.

Georgia science museum studying meteorite seen over metro Atlanta

A piece of outer space rock that blasted through the sky above metro Atlanta is now a part of Georgia's Tellus Science Museum's collection.

Confederacy group sues Stone Mountain Park for planning exhibit on slavery, segregation

The Georgia Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans claims that Stone Mountain Park's plan to design exhibit on ties to slavery, segregation and white supremacy breaks state law.

Judges fine Georgia lawyer for apparent use of AI in divorce case

The judges say that multiple cases by the Georgia divorce attorney were found not to exist and may have been "hallucinated" by AI.

Peachtree Road Race 2025: Thousands join Atlanta Fourth of July tradition

Whether you're trying to beat your personal best time or you're going to cheer on loved ones at the finish line, here's what you need to know about the 2025 Peachtree Road Race.

911 call released related to fight between APD officer and employee at Midtown bar

Officer Garrett Rolfe, who was once charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks, is on administrative leave while authorities investigate the fight at the Midtown bar.

Bodycam: Police confront armed man wandering in Atlanta neighborhood

Police bodycams caught the moment officers arrested a armed man who witnesses say fired several shots in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood.

SNAP benefit cuts in 'big, beautiful' bill and impact on Georgia explained

With 1.4 million Georgians receiving SNAP benefits, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands of Georgians will lose their primary way of buying food.

Metro Atlanta driver hurt in wild high-speed pursuit calls for change

A metro Atlanta woman caught in a police chase last month is demanding accountability after she said she was hospitalized and her car was totaled.

Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' could impact 750K Georgians' access to healthcare

What does the "big, beautiful" bill mean for Georgia? It could mean hundreds of thousands of low-income Georgians lose access to healthcare, according to a representative with the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute.

Ex-Cartersville resident, social media influencer sentenced for child porn

A former Cartersville resident with a sizable social media following has been sentenced to serve 5 years in prison after pleading guilty to 20 counts of sexual exploitation of children.

Journalist Mario Guevara being held on ICE hold in Floyd County

Spanish-language journalist Mario Guevara, who was arrested last month while covering an immigration protest in DeKalb County, is being held on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody hold.