Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
World Cup Atlanta deliveries screened with high-tech security
As Atlanta prepares to host its fifth FIFA World Cup match, federal officials are using multiple layers of security to screen every delivery entering Atlanta Stadium.
As Atlanta prepares to host its fifth FIFA World Cup match, federal officials are using multiple layers of security to screen every delivery entering Atlanta Stadium.
Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
Tyler Robinson: Judge holds prosecutor in civil contempt, keeps death penalty on table
A Utah judge on Friday found a prosecutor in civil contempt for violating a pretrial publicity order by publicly stating there was "ample evidence" to prove Tyler Robinson's guilt in the 2025 killing of Charlie Kirk.
A Utah judge on Friday found a prosecutor in civil contempt for violating a pretrial publicity order by publicly stating there was "ample evidence" to prove Tyler Robinson's guilt in the 2025 killing of Charlie Kirk.
Woman charged in DeKalb County bus stop shooting of woman
A woman is fighting for her life following a shooting Thursday afternoon along Memorial Drive in Decatur.
A woman is fighting for her life following a shooting Thursday afternoon along Memorial Drive in Decatur.
DR Congo, Uzbekistan meet in Atlanta World Cup match Saturday
Atlanta’s final FIFA World Cup group-stage match is set for Saturday night, with DR Congo and Uzbekistan facing off at Atlanta Stadium.
Atlanta’s final FIFA World Cup group-stage match is set for Saturday night, with DR Congo and Uzbekistan facing off at Atlanta Stadium.
More Buc-ee's locations announced in national expansion
Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states.
Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect July 1 in Arkansas — See what other states have bans
Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.
Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.
Social Security July payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Atlanta airport expects 4M July 4 travelers this year
The Independence Day travel rush is underway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where officials expect more than 4 million passengers to pass through the world's busiest airport.
The Independence Day travel rush is underway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where officials expect more than 4 million passengers to pass through the world's busiest airport.
Metro Atlanta weekend weather: Triple-digit heat index expected
Hot and humid conditions will dominate the weekend, with heat index values reaching the triple digits.
Hot and humid conditions will dominate the weekend, with heat index values reaching the triple digits.
Train crashes into semi-truck in southwest Atlanta early Friday
A CSX train collided with a semi-truck in southwest Atlanta early Friday, sparking a fire that engulfed the truck's cab.
A CSX train collided with a semi-truck in southwest Atlanta early Friday, sparking a fire that engulfed the truck's cab.
Oconee deputies kill armed man during call on Friar Road
An Oconee County deputy shooting left a man dead Thursday evening after he pointed a weapon at responding officers, according to the sheriff's office.
An Oconee County deputy shooting left a man dead Thursday evening after he pointed a weapon at responding officers, according to the sheriff's office.
Man suspected of shoplifting pulls gun on Buckhead store clerk
Atlanta police are looking for a man who pulled a gun during an Atlanta armed robbery at a business on East Paces Ferry Road NE.
Atlanta police are looking for a man who pulled a gun during an Atlanta armed robbery at a business on East Paces Ferry Road NE.
One injured after train collides with truck on Highway 29 in Fairburn
A collision between a CSX train and a tractor-trailer left one person injured and sparked a fire in Fairburn on Thursday afternoon.
A collision between a CSX train and a tractor-trailer left one person injured and sparked a fire in Fairburn on Thursday afternoon.
Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.
Life sentence for teen in Covington ambush murder
A teenager will serve at least 30 years of a life sentence after pleading guilty Thursday to a July 2023 ambush that killed a 15-year-old boy in Covington.
A teenager will serve at least 30 years of a life sentence after pleading guilty Thursday to a July 2023 ambush that killed a 15-year-old boy in Covington.
Naked North Carolina man arrested after foot chase along I-85
Deputies in Franklin County arrested a naked North Carolina man near Interstate 85 after a chase into the woods.
Deputies in Franklin County arrested a naked North Carolina man near Interstate 85 after a chase into the woods.
Pierce County man indicted for sexual abuse, selling videos
Authorities state the suspect molested a 15-year-old girl and recorded videos to sell to other people for financial profit.
Authorities state the suspect molested a 15-year-old girl and recorded videos to sell to other people for financial profit.
Why Georgia officials want you to look up for massive hornet nests
State officials are warning residents to track invasive Georgia yellow-legged hornet nests that threaten local honeybees.
State officials are warning residents to track invasive Georgia yellow-legged hornet nests that threaten local honeybees.