Woman shot to death on Center Street in northwest Atlanta

The Atlanta Police Department is investigating after a woman was found shot in a car in northwest Atlanta.

Child injured in DeKalb County shooting

The DeKalb County Police Department is investigating after a child was injured in a shooting on Hightrail Court.

Atlanta mayor’s $800M 'Project Robin' could build new hospital

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is proposing an $800 million health initiative, “Project Robin," that could bring a new hospital to replace the closed Atlanta Medical Center and restore critical healthcare services for underserved residents.

Woman hit in face by duck on SeaWorld Orlando coaster, lawsuit says

An Orange County woman is suing SeaWorld after she was allegedly hit in the face by a duck while riding one of the park’s roller coasters earlier this year. 

APS unveils final plan to repurpose 16 schools, save millions

Atlanta Public Schools released a plan to repurpose 16 schools, saving up to $25 million annually and reducing capacity districtwide; several projects would rely on ESPLOST funding and begin after the 2026–2027 school year.

Man with sword attacks firefighter before being killed by police in Middle Georgia

A Wrightsville police officer shot and killed a man who attacked a firefighter with a sword outside a Middle Georgia convenience store, according to the GBI.

Veteran officer Dan Ferrell takes command of Cobb police

James “Dan" Ferrell was unanimously confirmed as Cobb County police chief after serving as interim since spring.

Truck carrying research monkeys crashes in Mississippi — three still missing

Authorities in Mississippi say several monkeys were euthanized and three remain missing after a truck transporting the animals crashed on Interstate 59 in Jasper County.

Atlanta air traffic controllers feeling strain from government shutdown

Some air traffic controllers in Atlanta spent part of their Tuesday educating flyers about how the shutdown is affecting them just one day after the federal employees missed their first full paycheck.

Watch Live: Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica with 185-mph winds

Hurricane Melissa is making landfall in Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to hit the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago.

Halloween happenings in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025

Metro Atlanta and North Georgia are packed with haunted houses, spooky attractions, themed events, and festive food and drink specials to get you in the spirit.