Georgia AG greenlights Houston and Emory Healthcare merger

The Georgia Attorney General’s Office has approved the integration of Houston Healthcare and Emory Healthcare.

Caught on camera: Driver cited for running red light, crashing

A driver who ran a red light at a busy Duluth intersection was cited after a violent crash that was caught on camera, according to police.

81-year-old warns others after falling victim to Amazon phone scam

An 81-year-old woman in Bowdon says she was conned out of thousands of dollars by phone scammers posing as Amazon representatives, using fear tactics to pressure her into handing over her savings.

Southwest Atlanta residents say crime outside their homes is unbearable

Residents and property owners along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in southwest Atlanta say crime near a local gas station has become unbearable.

6 tornadoes reported in North Georgia following storms on Sunday, Tuesday

Six tornadoes reported in North Georgia following severe storms on May 25 and May 27, with three touching down each day across northwest and western parts of the state.

Heroic actions of off-duty employee prevent mass shooting at Georgia bar

A man who opened fire outside a Coweta County bar in 2019, shooting an off-duty employee seven times, was sentenced last week to 45 years in prison.

Blighted property on Shell Bark Road in DeKalb County demolished

Another long-abandoned property in DeKalb County has been brought down as part of the county’s ongoing efforts to eliminate blight and improve public safety.

YSL defendant Damekion Garlington sentenced after murder charge dropped

Another defendant in the sweeping YSL gang indictment was sentenced Wednesday afternoon by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker.

Orphaned Bent Tree bear cubs find new home at Dahlonega preserve

Two orphaned bear cubs from the Bent Tree community have been safely relocated to the Chestatee Wildlife Preserve in Dahlonega after their mother was illegally shot by a resident.

Atlanta's airport named worst by TikTokers, based on comments

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport may be the world’s busiest, but according to TikTok users, it’s also the “worst.”

Atlanta Bites: Special events, new menu items and more | May 2025

Information on the latest events, restaurant openings, dining/food/drink specials, menu changes and more in metro Atlanta.

Buckhead water outage: Repairs complete, boil water advisory lifted

Repairs have been completed on what was previously reported as a water outage along Northside Parkway near Howell Mill Road.

BioLab fire report reveals 'disturbing' lack of safeguards for chemical storage, agency says

A new report investigating last year's BioLab 0fire has revealed what officials are calling a “disturbing” lack of safeguards in how the plant stored corrosive chemicals.

Marietta named America's Most Generous City by GoFundMe

When it comes to giving back, one city in metro Atlanta has opened their hearts and wallets more than any other in the country.

Scammers targeting Georgia drivers with fake ticket text messages

Scammers are targeting Georgia drivers using threatening text messages about phony traffic tickets, and officials want to make sure you don't get fooled.