St. Patrick's Day festivities, specials in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026
From lively bar crawls and block parties to family-friendly festivals and festive food specials, here are some of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
From lively bar crawls and block parties to family-friendly festivals and festive food specials, here are some of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
United Airlines can now refuse to transport passengers who won’t wear headphones
If you blast a video without headphones on a United flight, you could lose your seat.
If you blast a video without headphones on a United flight, you could lose your seat.
Jesse Jackson funeral in Chicago: Ex-presidents Obama, Biden, Clinton in attendance
Funeral services for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson will be held in Chicago starting on Friday with "The People’s Celebration."
Funeral services for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson will be held in Chicago starting on Friday with "The People’s Celebration."
DeKalb officer stabbed during encounter with 'intoxicated' person
A DeKalb County police officer was stabbed while responding to a report of an intoxicated person on Covington Highway.
A DeKalb County police officer was stabbed while responding to a report of an intoxicated person on Covington Highway.
Heartless thief snatches dozens of bikes from kids' after-school program
Thieves stole 26 bicycles and related equipment from a trailer at the C.A. Scott Recreation Center early Wednesday morning.
Thieves stole 26 bicycles and related equipment from a trailer at the C.A. Scott Recreation Center early Wednesday morning.
Runaway sex offender could be in DeKalb or Rockdale, deputies say
Law enforcement is searching for a 42-year-old sex offender who absconded or left Jasper County.
Law enforcement is searching for a 42-year-old sex offender who absconded or left Jasper County.
Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary warns nearby 280-home project risks animal safety
Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary is raising concerns about a proposed housing development that is set to sit right next door. Yellow River Owner Jonathan Ordway says the development poses several risks for his animals and their neighbors.
Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary is raising concerns about a proposed housing development that is set to sit right next door. Yellow River Owner Jonathan Ordway says the development poses several risks for his animals and their neighbors.
Repeat offender faces life in prison for $100K drug bust on I-85
A 39-year-old Brookhaven man is facing new federal charges for allegedly trafficking fentanyl and cocaine across metro Atlanta.
A 39-year-old Brookhaven man is facing new federal charges for allegedly trafficking fentanyl and cocaine across metro Atlanta.
Video: Atlanta road rage crash ends in armed robbery
Atlanta police released video of a road rage crash that escalated into an armed robbery on Nov. 27.
Atlanta police released video of a road rage crash that escalated into an armed robbery on Nov. 27.
Donnie Josiah Lott III found safe in Snellville nearly a week after disappearing
Donnie Lott's family says he has been found and is safe.
Donnie Lott's family says he has been found and is safe.
Atlanta weather: Record heat to 'ring the bell' before weekend severe storm threat
North Georgia is bracing for a stretch of record-challenging heat as the FOX 5 Storm Team monitors a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms.
North Georgia is bracing for a stretch of record-challenging heat as the FOX 5 Storm Team monitors a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms.
Nearly 20,000 children's handwriting practice kits recalled for injury risk from lead exposure
Nearly 20,000 children’s handwriting kits have been recalled after pens were found to contain unsafe levels of lead. Here’s what to know.
Nearly 20,000 children’s handwriting kits have been recalled after pens were found to contain unsafe levels of lead. Here’s what to know.
Mother of 2 girls found buried in suitcases charged with murder
The mother of two young girls who were found inside suitcases and buried in shallow graves was charged with aggravated murder on Thursday, police said.
The mother of two young girls who were found inside suitcases and buried in shallow graves was charged with aggravated murder on Thursday, police said.
Sandy Springs woman accused of abusing 87-year-old
A Sandy Springs woman was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly abusing an 87-year-old, police said.
A Sandy Springs woman was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly abusing an 87-year-old, police said.
Georgia governor’s race 2026: Burt Jones, Michael Thurmond officially qualify
High-profile candidates, including Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and former DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond, officially qualified for the Georgia gubernatorial race.
High-profile candidates, including Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and former DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond, officially qualified for the Georgia gubernatorial race.
Atlanta Watershed employees illegally detained coworkers over missing wallet, OIG finds
Atlanta’s Inspector General confirmed six Watershed Department employees abused their authority by illegally detaining and searching colleagues.
Atlanta’s Inspector General confirmed six Watershed Department employees abused their authority by illegally detaining and searching colleagues.
Sharpsburg man sentenced to 20 years for attempted sex with minor
Taylor Hannigan pleaded guilty in Coweta County Court and was sentenced to 20 years, with the first five years to be served in prison.
Taylor Hannigan pleaded guilty in Coweta County Court and was sentenced to 20 years, with the first five years to be served in prison.
Man dies after sneaking into closed section of popular national park
A 33-year-old Hawaii man is dead after entering a closed section of Kīlauea caldera at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, triggering an overnight search and rescue operation in steep, hazardous terrain, officials said.
A 33-year-old Hawaii man is dead after entering a closed section of Kīlauea caldera at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, triggering an overnight search and rescue operation in steep, hazardous terrain, officials said.
APD search for man accused of punching woman outside World of Coca-Cola
Atlanta police are searching for a man accused of punching a Savannah school teacher outside the World of Coca-Cola in November 2024, causing her to fall and pass out from hitting her head.
Atlanta police are searching for a man accused of punching a Savannah school teacher outside the World of Coca-Cola in November 2024, causing her to fall and pass out from hitting her head.
McNair student struck by pellet while riding school bus
A McNair Middle School student was injured on Thursday while riding the bus home from school, officials said.
A McNair Middle School student was injured on Thursday while riding the bus home from school, officials said.