Buckhead Chick-fil-A closes after 18 years of service

After 18 years, a Buckhead Chick-fil-A is closing its doors on Friday, according to a statement from Chick-fil-A.

More than 130K fireworks recalled over explosion risk

A nationwide fireworks recall is warning consumers to stop using a popular firework rocket after officials said it could explode before reaching its intended height.

ONE Musicfest pauses 2026, preps for 'new evolution' in 2027

Organizers of ONE Musicfest announced they are officially pausing the festival for 2026, promising to return in 2027 with a completely reimagined experience.

Scientists discover 'demon' cavefish tucked away in Alabama cave

Researchers have uncovered a new species of blind cavefish hiding in one of the most studied cave systems in Alabama.

Robotic vacuums swept up in new US crackdown over national security risks

Regulators say the move targets future approvals for certain foreign-made models, not the robotic vacuums already operating in American homes.

Study accuses Amazon, Walmart of deceiving shoppers with false 'Made in USA' claims

AI shopping assistants can often detect ‌when "Made in USA" product labels are falsely labeled, but Amazon and Walmart are not using that technology to crack down on the listings, according to a new study.

Rockdale deputies searching for missing 14-year-old girl

The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a 14-year-old girl who has been reported missing and is believed to have run away.

Dr. Anthony Fauci could face criminal prosecution after refusing to answer questions at Senate hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' director who was the face of the U.S. medical community’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, refused to answer more than 100 questions Wednesday when he appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee.  Fauci could now face criminal prosecution for refusing to answer. 

CEO of steel company dies suddenly, just weeks after taking helm

Carpenter Technology CEO Brian Malloy died suddenly just weeks after taking the helm of the specialty materials manufacturer, the company announced Monday.

1.5 million hand warmers recalled after 1 death, hundreds of injuries

The hand warmers, sold at Walmart and Amazon, were recalled after thousands of reports of the product overheating, resulting in more than a dozen fires, hundreds of injuries and one death.

Netflix sued for $105M after Nicolas Cage WWII thriller goes missing, exposing leak risks

Netflix has been sued for allegedly losing an unencrypted copy of a $45 million Nicolas Cage thriller that took seven years to produce, exposing the unreleased film to potential piracy and leaks.

Atlanta police recover stolen car with 2-year-old child inside

Atlanta police have recovered a stolen vehicle and found a child safe following a reported kidnapping along Spring Street.

Atlanta weather: Low humidity, sunshine before weekend storms move in

Metro Atlanta and North Georgia are in for a pleasant treat on the final day of July, with lower humidity levels and clear skies making for a comfortable Friday across the region.

Paulding County approves data center moratorium

The Paulding County Board of Commissioners has placed a temporary moratorium on data centers to give officials time to update the county's development codes.

Atlanta Humane rescues 18 dogs after owner couldn't keep up

Atlanta Humane rescued dozens of dogs from unsafe conditions on a rural Twiggs County property Wednesday morning.

Former student charged after threat at Butts County middle school

A former student is now facing charges after a threat at Henderson Middle School, according to the Butts County School System.

Dalton man in custody following Whitfield County SVU probe

Chase Hunter Hindman was arrested in Dalton following an investigation by the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office.