World Cup Atlanta: Messi, Argentina face Egypt in Atlanta on Tuesday

One of the biggest matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to Atlanta on Tuesday as defending champion Argentina takes on Egypt in the Round of 16.

Big Tigger leaving radio show after Sandy Springs arrest

Atlanta radio host Big Tigger is stepping away from the microphone to focus on his family following his arrest on domestic violence charges.

4 struck by fallen tree near Six Flags Over Georgia entrance

Four theme park guests at Six Flags Over Georgia were rushed to an area hospital after being struck by a falling tree during a severe storm on Sunday.

Forsyth County Walmart reopens after bomb threat investigation

An emergency evacuation at a Forsyth County Walmart has ended after sheriff's deputies issued an "all clear" following a reported bomb threat Sunday evening.

Driver dies after flipping car on I-75 ramp during GSP pursuit

A high-speed pursuit on Interstate 75 ended in a fatal rollover crash in Henry County early Sunday morning after a driver attempted to flee state law enforcement.

23-year-old dies in Cobb County motorcycle crash

A 23-year-old Kennesaw man was killed Saturday afternoon when his motorcycle veered off a Cobb County road and struck a tree.

Gunfire erupts near Avondale Estates fireworks show, man arrested

An Avondale Estates man faces multiple charges after authorities caught him firing gunshots near a local holiday celebration on Saturday night.

3 injured after fight sparks gunfire in northwest Atlanta

Three people are recovering after an argument escalated into gunfire early Sunday morning in northwest Atlanta, according to police.

1 dead in Lake Sinclair drowning; others injured in Lake Lanier boat crashes

Georgia game wardens have handled a series of boat crashes, severe injuries and fatal water incidents across the state during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Stone Mountain Park at capacity for Fantastic Fourth Celebration

Massive holiday crowds completely filled Stone Mountain Park on the Fourth of July, prompting park officials to close the gates and shut off all vehicle traffic.

1 dead, 1 injured in shooting after Gainesville concert

A Friday night shooting after a downtown holiday concert in Gainesville left one man dead and another person hospitalized.

'Star Spangled Snellville' draws packed crowd for fireworks

Community members gathered at Snellville's Towne Green to celebrate America's 250th birthday at the annual "Star Spangled Snellville" event. 

5 protesters arrested during Atlanta's Peachtree Road Race

A group of demonstrators protested on the Peachtree Road Race route Saturday morning, leading to multiple arrests by Atlanta police.

Severe storms trigger flash flood warning across metro Atlanta counties

Metro Atlanta is bracing for a sweltering Independence Day weekend as a massive wave of summer heat collides with a packed lineup of July 4th holiday celebrations.

Firefighters battle flames at Roswell home on Friday night

Firefighters launched an aggressive attack against a house fire that erupted during a Friday summer storm in Roswell.

Police investigate SW Atlanta shooting that left 2 men injured

Two men were taken to a nearby hospital after being shot in the legs in southwest Atlanta early Saturday morning.

'My heart stopped': Gwinnett County man survives dog attack 

A Gwinnett County man says he is still recovering physically and emotionally after a dog attacked him while he was walking his dog in a Duluth neighborhood last month.