Watch: Hungry black bear bends pole to reach Newnan bird feeder

Coweta County bear sightings are on the rise after residents captured video of the animals searching for food in local yards.

This is why Atlanta World Cup fans are facing conflicting team loyalties

Soccer fans in Atlanta and across the South are navigating, at times, complex cultural and club ties as they choose which countries to root for during the World Cup.

LIVE BLOG: Severe storms threat weakens; extreme heat remains
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A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has also been issued for multiple counties in metro Atlanta and North Georgia. It is in effect until 9 p.m.

Walmart launches free Atlanta trade hub, boosts tech pay 40%

Walmart associates are receiving a major opportunity to increase pay through a new training hub out of the Tulsa Welding School in Decatur, Georgia.

Metro Atlanta weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued

The heat and humidity will send afternoon heat index values soaring well above 100 degrees across much of North Georgia.

NFL's Calais Campbell's mother killed in Buckhead: 911 call released

Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell.

CDC investigates parasite outbreak linked to 'explosive' diarrhea across 17 states

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis after 145 people in 17 states became sick from the parasitic illness.

Mother of former Atlanta Falcons player found dead, brother arrested

A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.

CRITICAL MISSING: 76-year-old woman missing in Duluth area

The Duluth Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a 76-year-old woman who has been reported missing and is considered a critical missing person.

Douglas County teacher Maris Nichols awaits August hearing

A judge will hear arguments Aug. 10 on whether Nichols should be released on bond while her case moves forward.

New Georgia laws going into effect July 1, 2026 | What to know

A wide range of new Georgia laws will take effect July 1, 2026, bringing changes for homeowners, students, drivers, consumers, businesses and law enforcement.

Norcross business break-in leads to multi-county police pursuit

Gwinnett County police arrested a man and a juvenile after a burglary at a cell phone store and a cross-county pursuit.

Two men jailed for 2022 downtown Atlanta murder case

Atlanta police arrested two men Tuesday in connection with a 2022 fatal shooting on Piedmont Avenue NE.

Florida man gets 110 years for shooting Gwinnett County deputy

A Florida man who shot and seriously injured a Gwinnett County sheriff's deputy after stealing a car and leading officers on a high-speed chase was sentenced to 110 years.

Atlanta mother targeted in armed robbery on McDaniel Street

Authorities are searching for a group of males who ambushed a young mother and robbed her at gunpoint outside a southwest Atlanta apartment complex.

Atlanta man killed in I-85 shootout with Coweta deputies

A routine traffic stop on Interstate 85 escalated into a fatal shootout Monday after a motorist drew a hidden weapon and fired at law enforcement officers, prompting state detectives to launch an independent investigation.

Gunman remains at large after apartment shooting on Delk Road

Officers responded to a report of a shooting around 2:40 p.m. Tuesday at the Stratford Ridge Apartments on Delk Road.