New CDC director tours Roybal campus amid layoffs, shooting aftermath

The CDC campus in Decatur suffered significant damage from an Aug. 8 mass shooting, with over 500 rounds fired, affecting multiple buildings and floors.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Aug. 22-24, 2025

Looking for ways to make the most of your weekend in metro Atlanta? From festivals and live music to art celebrations and family fun, here are some of the top events happening around town.

Lockdown at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga lifted, no threat found

The lockdown at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been lifted after police say they have found no evidence of a threat on campus.

Trump to patrol DC with military and law enforcement Thursday night, officials say

President Donald Trump is expected to join military and law enforcement officers on patrol in Washington, D.C., on Thursday night, marking his first time on the streets since declaring a public safety emergency earlier this month.

Mastodon co-founder Brent Hinds killed in Atlanta motorcycle crash

William Brent Hinds, 51, co-founder and former member of Atlanta heavy metal band Mastodon, was killed in a motorcycle crash late Wednesday.

Man accused of attacking 77-year-old at Cobb County home

A Marietta man is facing charges after police say he attacked a 77-year-old homeowner who caught him in his bedroom.

APD conducts canvass in unsolved 2018 shooting of Deonta Wallace

The Atlanta Police Department conducted a tactical canvass Wednesday as part of its ongoing investigation into the 2018 shooting death of Deonta Wallace.

Former VP Kamala Harris bringing book tour to Atlanta

Former Vice President Kamala Harris will release her book 107 Days on Sept. 23, published by Simon & Schuster.

Amber Alert canceled after 2 missing children found safe

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has canceled an Amber Alert after two missing children last seen in Riviera Beach were found safe.

Human remains found near Rome bridge, police investigating

Investigators are trying to identify a woman whose the remains were found by a Georgia Department of Transportation crew during a bridge inspection near U.S. Highway 27.

Barrow County 911 dispatchers help 2 mothers deliver babies

A pair of 911 operators in Barrow County are being recognized for using their training to help two local mothers successfully welcome their babies into the world.