Athens Rock Lobsters moving to SPHL next season

The Athens Rock Lobsters announced Wednesday the franchise will move to the Southern Professional Hockey League beginning with the 2026-27 season.

Children’s Healthcare expanding services in southwest metro Atlanta

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta announced plans to expand pediatric care access in southwest Atlanta and South Fulton County with a new clinic in Adamsville and future services planned in Union City.

Neighbors 'fed up' with growing tent community in Mechanicsville

A Mechanicsville homeowner says a homeless encampment on Cooper Street is disrupting the neighborhood and remains unaddressed by the City of Atlanta.

How a Cobb sergeant helped a baby arrive on his dad's birthday

Sgt. Jameel Fraser escorted a couple through heavy traffic to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Wednesday, clearing a path for a woman to give birth just 30 minutes after arrival.

Hawaii monk seal rock thrower arrested, to appear in Seattle court

The man accused of hurling a rock at an endangered seal in Hawaii was arrested and is set to appear in U.S. District Court in Seattle.

39-year-old man dies after April shooting in southeast Atlanta

A man who was shot several times in southeast Atlanta last month has died as the search for the shooter continues.

Suspected darknet 'Dream Market' admin nabbed in international sting

The suspected main administrator of one of the darknet’s largest illicit marketplaces has been arrested nearly seven years after the site was shut down.

Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger: What this means for travelers

Allegiant Air has completed its acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, creating a combined low-cost carrier. Here's what this means for travelers.

Tax preparer sentenced for $600 million COVID-era tax fraud scheme

A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.

Newnan volunteers pack 100 care packages for overseas troops

Volunteers and veterans in Newnan spent Wednesday packing over 100 care packages for troops serving overseas following a month-long donation drive.

New poll shows where global confidence in key institutions stands

A new poll shows how global trust in major institutions — including the military, national governments and banks — has changed over the past two decades.

3-year-old flown to Atlanta hospital after being pinned by car

A 3-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital Wednesday afternoon after getting trapped between two cars at a Monroe County home.

Florida temporarily bans sloth imports after 55 Sloth World sloth deaths

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando.

Kouri Richins sentenced to life for husband’s fentanyl murder

Kouri Richins, a Utah mother who gained attention for writing a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death, has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering him.

Kemp signs HB 369: Metro Atlanta counties face nonpartisan shift

Gov. Brian Kemp signed HB 369, requiring nonpartisan elections for specific offices in five of Georgia’s most populous counties despite pushback from local leaders.

Georgia medical cannabis bill signed into law

Kemp signed Senate Bill 220, known as the "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act," on Tuesday to expand access to medical cannabis in the state.

Louisiana to pay nearly $5M to family of man killed in traffic stop

Louisiana officials reached a settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, a Black driver killed by state police during a 2019 traffic stop.

South Carolina officer killed during pursuit involving teen driver

South Carolina police officer Don “DJ" Keller was killed in the line of duty while responding to assist officers during a traffic stop involving a 15-year-old driver in Greenwood.