Seven indicted in Valdosta cartel drug pipeline across Georgia
A federal grand jury has indicted seven people for running a massive fentanyl and methamphetamine pipeline directed by a state prison inmate with ties to Mexican cartels. The criminal ring operated across a footprint spanning Hall, Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Fulton, Douglas, and Spalding counties, according to federal prosecutors.
A federal grand jury has indicted seven people for running a massive fentanyl and methamphetamine pipeline directed by a state prison inmate with ties to Mexican cartels. The criminal ring operated across a footprint spanning Hall, Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Fulton, Douglas, and Spalding counties, according to federal prosecutors.
Carroll County man gets life in prison for violent home invasion
A man will spend the rest of his days behind bars following a violent Carroll County assault.
A man will spend the rest of his days behind bars following a violent Carroll County assault.
World Cup Atlanta: FIFA Fan Festival, other big watch parties
Atlanta is rolling out massive public watch parties, interactive festival zones, and a historic soccer celebration right in the heart of downtown.
Atlanta is rolling out massive public watch parties, interactive festival zones, and a historic soccer celebration right in the heart of downtown.
World Cup Atlanta: Best day trips for soccer fans
Visitors coming to Atlanta for the FIFA World Cup can explore mountain towns, lakes, beaches and nightlife destinations all within a few hours of the city.
Visitors coming to Atlanta for the FIFA World Cup can explore mountain towns, lakes, beaches and nightlife destinations all within a few hours of the city.
World Cup Atlanta hotel and motel guide: Where to stay
With Mercedes-Benz Stadium set to host eight FIFA World Cup matches — including knockout-round action — hotels across Atlanta are expected to fill quickly as fans arrive in the city.
With Mercedes-Benz Stadium set to host eight FIFA World Cup matches — including knockout-round action — hotels across Atlanta are expected to fill quickly as fans arrive in the city.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 29-31, 2026
Looking for something fun to do around metro Atlanta this week?
Looking for something fun to do around metro Atlanta this week?
'I can't be weak': Woman details surviving DeKalb County home invasion
A medical resident survived a violent home invasion in her DeKalb County rental home after an intruder cut off her power.
A medical resident survived a violent home invasion in her DeKalb County rental home after an intruder cut off her power.
Man charged after shooting outside Gwinnett County bar
A man has been charged after gunfire outside Moonshiners Grayson left an innocent bystander injured last week, according to Gwinnett County Police Department.
A man has been charged after gunfire outside Moonshiners Grayson left an innocent bystander injured last week, according to Gwinnett County Police Department.
World Cup Atlanta: Team and superstar player cheat sheet for casual fans
This quick-reference cheat sheet will get you up to speed on the major teams and household names to watch.
This quick-reference cheat sheet will get you up to speed on the major teams and household names to watch.
Retro Pizza Hut dining rooms return across Georgia
Pizza Hut is reviving its classic 1980s and 1990s restaurant style at locations across the country.
Pizza Hut is reviving its classic 1980s and 1990s restaurant style at locations across the country.
World Cup Atlanta out-of-towner's 48-hour guide to explore
From world-class downtown landmarks to vibrant, walkable neighborhoods, this local guide will help you maximize your time in the capital of the South without getting stuck in the gridlock.
From world-class downtown landmarks to vibrant, walkable neighborhoods, this local guide will help you maximize your time in the capital of the South without getting stuck in the gridlock.
World Cup Atlanta traffic guide, parking rules and MARTA hacks
As Atlanta prepares to host eight major matches for the 2026 World Cup, local transportation authorities are warning drivers to brace for unprecedented traffic and downtown street closures.
As Atlanta prepares to host eight major matches for the 2026 World Cup, local transportation authorities are warning drivers to brace for unprecedented traffic and downtown street closures.
Hundreds greet U.S. men's national soccer team as they arrive in Atlanta
The U.S. Men’s National Team has arrived in metro Atlanta to begin training ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
The U.S. Men’s National Team has arrived in metro Atlanta to begin training ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
CDC seeks volunteers for Ebola airport screenings
Federal agencies are ramping up Ebola screening efforts at major U.S. airports ahead of the FIFA World Cup, and a new development shows the CDC is now asking for volunteers to help at airports.
Federal agencies are ramping up Ebola screening efforts at major U.S. airports ahead of the FIFA World Cup, and a new development shows the CDC is now asking for volunteers to help at airports.
Georgia students advance in National Spelling Bee
Sarv Dharavane of Dunwoody and Sreeya Lakkimsetti of Columbia County survived the Round 3 written test.
Sarv Dharavane of Dunwoody and Sreeya Lakkimsetti of Columbia County survived the Round 3 written test.
Civil rights attorney Clarence B. Jones dies at 95; trusted MLK adviser
Clarence B. Jones, a close adviser to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died at 95.
Clarence B. Jones, a close adviser to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died at 95.
No relief in sight: 7 days of rain ahead for North Georgia
North Georgia remains waterlogged as a persistent weather pattern holds steady across the region.
North Georgia remains waterlogged as a persistent weather pattern holds steady across the region.
Man in critical condition after assault at Stonecrest apartments
A man is in critical condition at an area hospital following a physical fight at a Stonecrest apartment complex on Sunday night.
A man is in critical condition at an area hospital following a physical fight at a Stonecrest apartment complex on Sunday night.
Oldest living Georgia WWII veteran honored by Cobb County leaders
Charlie Duncan, who turns 107 on Wednesday, received a special county proclamation naming May 27, 2026, as Charlie Duncan Day in Cobb County. He is recognized as the oldest living World War II veteran in the state of Georgia.
Charlie Duncan, who turns 107 on Wednesday, received a special county proclamation naming May 27, 2026, as Charlie Duncan Day in Cobb County. He is recognized as the oldest living World War II veteran in the state of Georgia.
Heavy rainfall triggers 288,000-gallon wastewater spill in Marietta
A Marietta wastewater spill occurred Monday after heavy rainfall overwhelmed a local water reclamation facility.
A Marietta wastewater spill occurred Monday after heavy rainfall overwhelmed a local water reclamation facility.