Woodstock police officer fired over use of excessive force during traffic stop
An internal investigation found that the officer violated multiple department policies, according to the Woodstock Police Department.
An internal investigation found that the officer violated multiple department policies, according to the Woodstock Police Department.
Why the daytime fireball meteor that blasted over Atlanta was a rare sight
Objects from space are crashing into Earth’s atmosphere all the time. They just don’t always happen with the perfect timing of the June 26 meteor that blasted across the Atlanta area during the middle of the day.
Objects from space are crashing into Earth’s atmosphere all the time. They just don’t always happen with the perfect timing of the June 26 meteor that blasted across the Atlanta area during the middle of the day.
Summerhill shooting: Police release vehicle description, tag number
Atlanta police searching for a group of men who shot four people at a gated apartment complex in the city's Summerhill neighborhood.
Atlanta police searching for a group of men who shot four people at a gated apartment complex in the city's Summerhill neighborhood.
Metro Atlanta nonprofit heads to Ethiopia on fourth mission to improve cardiac care
While families across metro Atlanta celebrate July 4th, a team of doctors and volunteers will be traveling to Ethiopia to help with what has been described as a health crisis.
While families across metro Atlanta celebrate July 4th, a team of doctors and volunteers will be traveling to Ethiopia to help with what has been described as a health crisis.
Georgia's annual audit of state voter rolls now underway
Georgia Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger announced a multiphase audit of Georgia’s voter rolls will occur throughout July, August and September 2025.
Georgia Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger announced a multiphase audit of Georgia’s voter rolls will occur throughout July, August and September 2025.
Holiday travelers packing ATL, local roads | What to know
AAA estimates 72 million Americans will travel for the Fourth of July—more than 60 million by car—marking the highest volume on record for the holiday.
AAA estimates 72 million Americans will travel for the Fourth of July—more than 60 million by car—marking the highest volume on record for the holiday.
3K kids participate in 2025 Chick-fil-A Peachtree Junior
More than 3,000 kids took part in this year’s Chick-fil-A Peachtree Junior, making it the largest turnout yet.
More than 3,000 kids took part in this year’s Chick-fil-A Peachtree Junior, making it the largest turnout yet.
Hartwell man dies after falling out of back of truck in Hart County
A Hartwell man has died after falling from the back of a pickup truck in a tragic accident in Hart County.
A Hartwell man has died after falling from the back of a pickup truck in a tragic accident in Hart County.
LaGrange store clerk arrested on child molestation charges
A LaGrange convenience store clerk is facing child molestation charges following a police investigation into a reported disturbance.
A LaGrange convenience store clerk is facing child molestation charges following a police investigation into a reported disturbance.
More than 250 animals rescued from Dade County home, shelter says
Over 250 animals rescued from a hoarding case in Dade County with help from the Georgia Department of Agriculture
Over 250 animals rescued from a hoarding case in Dade County with help from the Georgia Department of Agriculture
Woman wanted for allegedly stealing $1.7K from Buckhead salon store
Woman allegedly stole nearly $1,800 in merchandise from Salon Centric in Buckhead on June 26
Woman allegedly stole nearly $1,800 in merchandise from Salon Centric in Buckhead on June 26
Pedestrian hospitalized after drive-by shooting on Atlanta's Smith Street
The victim told officers he heard a car horn and saw the vehicle make a U-turn towards him before the bullets started flying.
The victim told officers he heard a car horn and saw the vehicle make a U-turn towards him before the bullets started flying.
8-year-old safe, gunman dead after SWAT situation at SW Atlanta home
An 8-year-old is safe after a SWAT situation involving a suspected gunman who barricaded himself inside a southwest Atlanta home, police say.
An 8-year-old is safe after a SWAT situation involving a suspected gunman who barricaded himself inside a southwest Atlanta home, police say.
Sanford Stadium in Athens announces 2026 concert series
Sanford Stadium is set to host a major concert on April 25, 2026 — marking the first large-scale music event at the University of Georgia’s iconic venue in over a decade.
Sanford Stadium is set to host a major concert on April 25, 2026 — marking the first large-scale music event at the University of Georgia’s iconic venue in over a decade.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | July 4-6, 2025
List of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta and North Georgia, including live music, comedy, theater, art, family activities, sporting events and more.
List of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta and North Georgia, including live music, comedy, theater, art, family activities, sporting events and more.
Man found guilty of Father's Day shooting at Cherokee County campground
A Cherokee County jury has found a convicted felon guilty on all charges for a 2024 Father's Day shooting at a local campground.
A Cherokee County jury has found a convicted felon guilty on all charges for a 2024 Father's Day shooting at a local campground.
Bernice King joins Black-led investment group in historic bank acquisition
Dr. Bernice King, daughter of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is making history in the world of finance.
Dr. Bernice King, daughter of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is making history in the world of finance.
Grenade scare at Cornelia police station causes evacuation
The area around Cornelia City Hall was evacuated on Wednesday night after police two people brought was they thought were live grenades to the city's police station.
The area around Cornelia City Hall was evacuated on Wednesday night after police two people brought was they thought were live grenades to the city's police station.
LIST: 4th of July fireworks, fun in metro Atlanta & North Georgia | 2025
Multiple Fourth of July celebrations, including parades and fireworks, are planned in metro Atlanta and North Georgia for 2025. Check out our full list.
Multiple Fourth of July celebrations, including parades and fireworks, are planned in metro Atlanta and North Georgia for 2025. Check out our full list.
Shriners Children's to open $153M pediatric research institute in Atlanta
A major new player in pediatric research is coming to Atlanta. Shriners Children’s announced Wednesday that it will build a $153 million medical research facility at Georgia Tech.
A major new player in pediatric research is coming to Atlanta. Shriners Children’s announced Wednesday that it will build a $153 million medical research facility at Georgia Tech.