Bill Maher awarded Mark Twain Prize during Kennedy Center ceremony

Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix.

Lilburn volunteers pack supplies for Venezuela earthquake victims

Volunteers packed countless boxes of donations at a Lilburn shopping plaza on Sunday to help victims of two massive earthquakes in Venezuela. The disaster has killed more than 1,400 people so far, leaving people without food, clothes or shelter.

3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border

The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.

Man shot multiple times near Campbellton Road in SW Atlanta

A 26-year-old man is recovering in the hospital after surviving multiple gunshot wounds early Sunday morning in Atlanta.

Driver faces charges after pedestrian dies in Atlanta crash

A 50-year-old woman crossing a downtown Atlanta street died Sunday morning when an oncoming vehicle struck her, resulting in a driver's arrest.

Woman hospitalized after shooting at Doraville apartments

A woman was hospitalized in serious condition Sunday morning after she was shot at a Doraville apartment complex, the DeKalb County Police Department said.

DR Congo advances to knockouts after defeating Uzbekistan 3-1
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Atlanta is preparing as the city hosts its fifth FIFA World Cup match. The highly anticipated showdown brings together supporters from across the globe to watch the Democratic Republic of the Congo compete against Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium.

Secret restroom videos spark massive federal investigation in Georgia

Federal agents are searching for additional victims following a child sexual abuse material investigation spanning multiple Georgia counties.

Fire breaks out at Insomnia Nightclub in downtown Atlanta

An evacuation unfolded in downtown Atlanta over the weekend after an active fire sparked inside a crowded nightclub.

England clinches knockout match in Atlanta after group win

The English national soccer team is heading to Atlanta on Wednesday for a high-stakes knockout match after locking up the top spot in its World Cup group.

Atlanta honors civil rights trailblazer who led 1964 acid pool protest

The City of Atlanta celebrated a living piece of American history on Saturday by dedicating a lasting community landmark to a prominent civil rights organizer.

Judge lets Dan Sullivan run in Alaska primary - against Dan Sullivan

The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.

Utah wildfire grows rapidly, forcing more evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders.

Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park

Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.

Police arrest 15-year-old suspect in Conyers shooting investigation

A 15-year-old male was arrested Friday afternoon at a Conyers home in connection with the shooting of another teen Thursday morning. Authorities charged the teenager as an adult with multiple felonies.

Hundreds of soccer fans gather at Decatur Watchfest for World Cup

The FIFA World Cup 2026 excitement packed Decatur Square as hundreds of fans gathered at Decatur Watchfest for a multi-match viewing party.