Gainesville–Langston Hughes playoff game delayed; GHSA appeals judge’s ruling
The GHSA has delayed Friday’s Gainesville–Langston Hughes playoff game while it appeals a judge’s decision reinstating most suspended Gainesville players.
Missing 15-year-old with autism found dead in Baldwin County
The body of 15-year-old Jeffrey Epps, a nonverbal autistic teen missing since Monday, was found in Baldwin County, ending a large search effort involving hundreds of volunteers.
Thanksgiving weather: Colder air moving in, warming centers opening
Thanksgiving will be sunny but unseasonably cool, with highs in the low 50s.
2 men get 20-year sentences in Canton armed robbery
Two Cherokee County men have been sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to an armed robbery that targeted two people outside an apartment complex in 2022.
Atlanta airport running smoothly Wednesday; heavy traffic expected
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport was already seeing heavy traffic early Wednesday morning as travelers headed out to visit family and friends.
Northern lights may be visible in some states tonight: Here's where
The northern lights may put on a show tonight for Thanksgiving Eve and be visible in several states.
Collector: Atlanta auctioneer & friend sold me $20M in fake art
A Florida art collector is suing an Atlanta antiques dealer, accusing him of running an elaborate, years-long scheme to sell thousands of counterfeit artworks disguised as multimillion-dollar originals.
Navy sailor dies after rescuing 2 children from high surf in Hawaii waters
A Florida sailor stationed in Hawaii saved two struggling children in high surf waters before tragically encountering trouble himself.
Snellville man who targeted former classmates gets 30-year sentence
A Snellville man who carried out a series of violent attacks against former high-school classmates has been convicted on multiple felony charges and sentenced to 30 years, with 25 to serve in prison.
Man stabbed to death outside bar on Marietta Blvd., police say
Atlanta police are investigating a deadly stabbing that occurred outside a bar on Marietta Boulevard in northwest Atlanta on Wednesday.
Atlanta Bites: Thanksgiving, events, deals & openings | Nov. 2025
Here’s a look at the best upcoming dining events, specials, and Thanksgiving offerings to savor this November.
Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Presidential Turkey Pardons: Trump spares Waddle, Gobble in White House tradition
President Donald Trump kicked off Thanksgiving week with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys.
Tucker salon owner charged with two counts of sexual battery
A well-known salon owner in Tucker has been charged with two counts of sexual battery after separate reports were made to law enforcement in consecutive years.
1 dead, 1 injured after fight inside Buckhead high-rise apartment
A man was stabbed to death early Wednesday inside a Buckhead high-rise apartment building, and another man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Atlanta police.
24-year-old man shot to death in northwest Atlanta
A 24-year-old man was found shot to death Tuesday night on Oliver Street NW in Atlanta; homicide detectives are investigating the deadly shooting.
Mother pleads for justice 11 months after son murdered in Riverdale
Nearly a year after 20-year-old Dawayne Madison was killed in a drive-by shooting, his Union City family says the pain of losing him still feels fresh — and the holidays won’t be the same without answers or an arrest.
Massive fire destroys former APD deputy chief’s Mableton home
A Mableton home belonging to a former Atlanta police deputy chief was destroyed after a fire sparked explosions and structural collapse; the couple escaped, and investigators are searching for the cause.
Mother upset after man once charged in son’s killing accused in another
A DeKalb County mother says she is devastated after learning the man once charged with killing her son has been arrested again on another malice murder charge.
North Georgia lottery players win big, including $1 million Powerball prize
A Duluth Powerball ticket worth $1 million leads several major Georgia Lottery wins across North Georgia, with additional prizes ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.