Lost Purple Heart found: Newnan scrapyard sparks search for WWII hero's family
The discovery of a Purple Heart medal at a Newnan scrapyard has prompted a search for the recipient or next of kin to return the award.
The discovery of a Purple Heart medal at a Newnan scrapyard has prompted a search for the recipient or next of kin to return the award.
Bond hearing postponed for Georgia college student facing deportation
The bond hearing for a Georgia college student who is in the country illegally has reportedly been postponed.
The bond hearing for a Georgia college student who is in the country illegally has reportedly been postponed.
100% graduation streak continues at Coretta Scott King Young Women's school
Every senior at Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy graduated for the seventh year in a row, continuing the school’s 100% graduation streak.
Every senior at Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy graduated for the seventh year in a row, continuing the school’s 100% graduation streak.
Hartsfield-Jackson bracing for record Memorial Day travel surge
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expects 2.6 million passengers during the eight-day Memorial Day travel period, with Friday projected as the busiest day.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expects 2.6 million passengers during the eight-day Memorial Day travel period, with Friday projected as the busiest day.
Roswell Fire Department among first to test cutting-edge helmet tech
Roswell Fire Department is one of 10 in the nation selected to pilot Qwake Technologies’ advanced helmet system, featuring 3D vision and real-time communication tools.
Roswell Fire Department is one of 10 in the nation selected to pilot Qwake Technologies’ advanced helmet system, featuring 3D vision and real-time communication tools.
Keisha Lance Bottoms announces run for governor, vows to unite Georgia
After weeks of speculation, former Atlanta Mayor and White House adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms has officially announced that she is running to be Georgia's next governor.
After weeks of speculation, former Atlanta Mayor and White House adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms has officially announced that she is running to be Georgia's next governor.
Lawmakers clash over care of pregnant, brain-dead Georgia woman
Adriana Smith, a pregnant nurse declared brain dead in February, remains on life support, with her family claiming Georgia’s heartbeat law prevents them from making medical decisions.
Adriana Smith, a pregnant nurse declared brain dead in February, remains on life support, with her family claiming Georgia’s heartbeat law prevents them from making medical decisions.
Man dies after industrial incident at Qcells in Cartersville
A man in his 30s was found dead on top of a tank at the Qcells facility in Cartersville on May 19, with oxygen levels too low to sustain life.
A man in his 30s was found dead on top of a tank at the Qcells facility in Cartersville on May 19, with oxygen levels too low to sustain life.
Man killed in Stone Mountain Monday identified, no charges filed
Gwinnett County police have identified the man killed in a domestic-related shooting as 48-year-old Terrance Kinard of Stone Mountain.
Gwinnett County police have identified the man killed in a domestic-related shooting as 48-year-old Terrance Kinard of Stone Mountain.
Man wanted in Polk County for child molestation
Tommy Lee Myers is wanted for sexual battery against a child under the age of 16, child molestation, and cruelty to children in the first degree, according to Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Tommy Lee Myers is wanted for sexual battery against a child under the age of 16, child molestation, and cruelty to children in the first degree, according to Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Real estate investor sentenced for Atlanta real estate project fraud
A New York man has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for defrauding hundreds of investors out of nearly $63 million, including funds intended for a major commercial real estate project in Atlanta.
A New York man has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for defrauding hundreds of investors out of nearly $63 million, including funds intended for a major commercial real estate project in Atlanta.
74-year-old man diagnosed with dementia reported missing in Atlanta
Atlanta resident Bill Harper suffers from dementia and was last seen by his family nearly a week ago.
Atlanta resident Bill Harper suffers from dementia and was last seen by his family nearly a week ago.
Delta allowed to proceed with lawsuit against CrowdStrike over outage
A Georgia judge ruled that Delta Air Lines can proceed with key claims in its lawsuit against CrowdStrike over a July 2024 software update that caused a global computer outage and 7,000 flight cancellations.
A Georgia judge ruled that Delta Air Lines can proceed with key claims in its lawsuit against CrowdStrike over a July 2024 software update that caused a global computer outage and 7,000 flight cancellations.
Uber launches early access to driverless Waymo in Atlanta
Uber has launched early access to driverless Waymo rides for select users in metro Atlanta ahead of a full rollout this summer.
Uber has launched early access to driverless Waymo rides for select users in metro Atlanta ahead of a full rollout this summer.
Douglas County offering help for displaced federal workers
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is leading a new initiative aimed at helping displaced federal employees find local job opportunities.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is leading a new initiative aimed at helping displaced federal employees find local job opportunities.
Suspected gunman chased victim around Atlanta gas station, police say
Do you recognize this man? Police say he shot a man then chase him around a northwest Atlanta gas station parking lot earlier this month.
Do you recognize this man? Police say he shot a man then chase him around a northwest Atlanta gas station parking lot earlier this month.
Atlanta's airport ranked 9th most stressful in the U.S.
As millions prepare to pass through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for Memorial Day weekend, a new study has ranked it among the most stressful airports in the country.
As millions prepare to pass through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for Memorial Day weekend, a new study has ranked it among the most stressful airports in the country.
UGA alum recently reunited with ring after 50 years loses it again
Fred Baker III, a UGA alum, was recently reunited with his class ring 50 years after losing it during international travels.
Fred Baker III, a UGA alum, was recently reunited with his class ring 50 years after losing it during international travels.
Georgia hiker survived 3 weeks in Sierra Nevada using foraging skills
A Georgia woman who vanished for more than three weeks in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains is now speaking publicly about how her foraging training helped her survive the ordeal.
A Georgia woman who vanished for more than three weeks in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains is now speaking publicly about how her foraging training helped her survive the ordeal.
Mother bear killing in Pickens County sparks investigation, community outcry
A mother black bear was fatally shot near a Bent Tree home Friday, prompting outrage and an investigation by the Georgia DNR and local officials.
A mother black bear was fatally shot near a Bent Tree home Friday, prompting outrage and an investigation by the Georgia DNR and local officials.