UGA student dies after fall while hiking in Connecticut

A University of Georgia student from Georgia has died after falling during a hike in Connecticut, according to UGA's Red & Black.

Stocks slip, oil prices nudge back up with Middle East truce in doubt

The ongoing conflict with Iran continues to pressure global markets. Despite the announcement of a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, stock indices dipped during early trading while crude oil prices began an upward climb.

Woman charged with murder for shooting that closed I-285 in DeKalb

A woman has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a deadly shooting that began during an argument in DeKalb County earlier this week.

Atlantic hurricane season 2026: Here's Colorado State University's tropical forecast

The start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is less than two months away, and Colorado State University has released its first forecast for the upcoming season.

Ousted AG Bondi declines Epstein deposition, but lawmakers say subpoena still holds

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not sit for a planned deposition before the House Oversight Committee as part of its probe into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the panel’s Republican majority said Wednesday. 

Jolene Jolene sports bar finds permanent Atlanta home

Atlanta women’s sports bar Jolene Jolene secured a permanent home after two years of local pop-ups.

Masters tees off with star power, how to watch Round 1

The Masters Tournament is officially underway Thursday, kicking off the first round at Augusta National after a week of buildup that included practice rounds and the fan-favorite Par 3 Contest.

19-year-old shot, killed at NW Atlanta gas station

Police are investigating after a 19-year-old was shot and killed at a gas station in northwest Atlanta late Wednesday night.

Dogwood Festival returns to Piedmont Park with new entry fee

Thousands of people are expected to gather at Piedmont Park starting Friday for one of the country's oldest arts festivals.

Atlanta’s airport may swap TSA for private screeners

TSA workers called in sick in record numbers after going unpaid for six weeks during the shutdown.

Man in custody after disappearance of American woman in Bahamas

Bahamian police took a man into custody in connection with the disappearance of an American woman over the weekend. 

Man in viral YouTube video pleads guilty to $27M elder fraud scheme

A Chinese national pleaded guilty to a $27 million fraud and money laundering scheme targeting about 2,000 elderly Americans.

Two arrested for Old National Highway homicide

Two men have been arrested in the death of a 46-year-old man at a South Fulton restaurant last year.