Georgia

Why the WNBA says security shouldn't have forced fans to cover shirts

August 17, 2026 9:14pm EDT

The Atlanta Dream admitted Monday that league security improperly forced a mother and her 17-year-old daughter to cover up their XX-XY Athletics T-shirts.

Canton shooting arrest: Man charged after wife wounded, adult children flee

August 17, 2026 9:00pm EDT

A 42-year-old man was arrested after allegedly shooting his wife in their Canton home early Saturday morning.

Buford man dies in Lake Lanier after slipping off boat for lost hat

August 17, 2026 8:49pm EDT

A 71-year-old Buford man drowned Saturday afternoon in Lake Lanier after falling off his boat.

The Jonas Brothers are bringing their 'Burning Up' tour to Atlanta

August 17, 2026 8:19pm EDT

The Jonas Brothers are bringing "The Burning Up Tour All Over Again" to Atlanta's State Farm Arena on Oct. 8.

Fifth show added for Usher, Chris Brown at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium

August 17, 2026 8:13pm EDT

R&B stars Usher and Chris Brown added a fifth concert date at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Medlock Bridge Road tunnel connects Johns Creek Town Center

August 17, 2026 6:50pm EDT

Johns Creek officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a new pedestrian tunnel under Medlock Bridge Road.

Cirkla opening $5M packaging plant in Hall County

August 17, 2026 6:41pm EDT

Cirkla will invest over $5 million to open a new molded fiber packaging facility in Gainesville, Georgia.

Man injured in southwest Atlanta package store shooting

August 17, 2026 6:27pm EDT

Atlanta police are investigating the shooting of a 57-year-old man Monday afternoon on Pryor Rd SW.

LaGrange murder: 3rd suspect arrested in Houston Street shooting

August 17, 2026 6:17pm EDT

LaGrange police arrested a third suspect on Monday in connection with the fatal shooting of a man inside a Houston Street home.

North Georgia weather alert: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued

August 17, 2026 2:55pm EDT

Dangerous heat continues across metro Atlanta under an active heat advisory as temperatures climb into the upper 90s.

Georgia music artist 'Lil Toonk' denied bond after arrest for murder

August 17, 2026 2:49pm EDT

Georgia music artist Tavorian Lindsey, known as “Lil Toonk,” appeared in court for a hearing on multiple murder charges.

2 missing Atlanta sisters found, babysitter arrested for kidnapping

August 17, 2026 1:51pm EDT

Atlanta police say 4-year-old Zola Cooper and 11-month-old Norah Cooper have been found safe after an Amber Alert was issued for the sisters.

Douglas County coroner facing 6-month suspension after vote

August 17, 2026 12:38pm EDT

Douglas County Coroner Renee Godwin has been suspended for six months following a lengthy investigation into the operation of her office.

Georgia man arrested for $165M crypto Ponzi scheme arrested

August 17, 2026 12:03pm EDT

A Flowery Branch man accused of running a $165 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme was arrested by FBI agents following his deportation from Fiji.

Large black bear spotted near mountain in Forsyth County

August 17, 2026 11:52am EDT

A Forsyth County homeowner spotted a black bear in his backyard near Sawnee Mountain off Highway 306.

Body found in Lake Hartwell months after reported drowning

August 17, 2026 11:04am EDT

A search and rescue team found a body Saturday night in about 88 feet of water in Lake Hartwell.

Atlanta police officer, woman shot during mental health call

August 17, 2026 10:33am EDT

An Atlanta police officer is expected to recover after being shot while responding to a call involving an armed person experiencing a mental health crisis Monday morning, according to Atlanta police.