Swatting hoaxes trigger zoo evacuations nationwide

A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.

United flight strikes light pole and tractor-trailer landing at Newark Airport

A United Airlines flight arriving from Venice made contact with a light pole while on its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon, according to an airline statement.

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani in critical condition

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who led the city through one of its darkest moments, has been hospitalized and is in critical condition. 

Family 'worried sick' in search for 16-year-old Benjamin Brathwaite

The search for a missing 16-year-old boy in southwest Atlanta has entered its sixth day as family members work around the clock to bring him home. Benjamin Brathwaite was last seen Monday night leaving his neighborhood on foot without any way to be contacted.

Man accused of assaulting woman at Piedmont Park during picnic

A peaceful picnic at Piedmont Park turned into a confrontation last Sunday when a man allegedly exposed himself to two women and assaulted one of them.

Family dispute leads to woman shot on Moton Avenue

A shooting stemming from a family dispute in southwest Atlanta led to the arrest of a 41-year-old man Saturday night.

Nearly 4.3 million Americans lost SNAP benefits last year

Nearly 4.3 million Americans stopped receiving SNAP benefits from January 2025 through January 2026. Experts say it's because of changes that make the program harder to access.

Marcye Scott plans to enter congressional race to fill late father's seat

Marcye Scott shared her intent to run during her father's funeral Saturday, vowing to continue his decades-long legacy of service to his constituents.

Families update condition of Northgate students injured in crash

The families of two Northgate High School students are speaking out about their daughters' "long road to healing" as the teenagers remain hospitalized following a serious crash Thursday.

Man shot at Underground Atlanta after dispute escalates

A man was shot Saturday night during a dispute at the Underground Atlanta complex, according to police.

Trump says GLP-1 weight-loss drugs coming at $50 for Medicare patients

President Trump announced the popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs would soon be more accessible to millions of Americans at a cost of only $50 per month.

Man accused in Chamblee Walmart fire identified

Officials have identified a man accused of intentionally setting fire to household items inside a Chamblee Walmart Saturday.

Fire destroys northwest Atlanta apartment buildings

A heavy blaze tore through two apartment buildings overnight Saturday in northwest Atlanta, fire officials said.

African Lion 2026: 2 US service members missing in Morocco

Two U.S. service members participating in the war games exercise African Lion have been reported missing in Morocco.

National Nurses Week 2026: Deals and discounts

Some restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate National Nurses Week, which runs May 6-12.