Thousands of metro Atlanta students attend back-to-school giveaways
As summer break draws to a close, school districts across metro Atlanta are preparing for the start of a new academic year, with many students heading back to classrooms as early as this week.
As summer break draws to a close, school districts across metro Atlanta are preparing for the start of a new academic year, with many students heading back to classrooms as early as this week.
Atlanta police seeking shoplifters at Sephora, Nike stores
Atlanta police are investigating two separate shoplifting incidents at Sephora and Nike stores this month.
Atlanta police are investigating two separate shoplifting incidents at Sephora and Nike stores this month.
Parents of South Georgia teen found dead inside gym mat file amended lawsuit
The parents of Kendrick Johnson, the South Georgia teen found dead inside a rolled-up gym mat at Lowndes High School in 2013, have filed an updated federal lawsuit.
The parents of Kendrick Johnson, the South Georgia teen found dead inside a rolled-up gym mat at Lowndes High School in 2013, have filed an updated federal lawsuit.
Georgia Republican Mike Collins announces challenge to Sen. Jon Ossoff
Georgia Republican Mike Collins said Monday that he will join the field challenging Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in the state the GOP has named as their top target to add a Senate seat in 2026.
Georgia Republican Mike Collins said Monday that he will join the field challenging Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in the state the GOP has named as their top target to add a Senate seat in 2026.
Florida county school board chair deletes comments celebrating Hulk Hogan's death as 'one less MAGA'
Florida county school board chair Sarah Rockwell apologized for Facebook comments celebrating legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan’s death on Thursday as "one less MAGA" in the world.
Florida county school board chair Sarah Rockwell apologized for Facebook comments celebrating legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan’s death on Thursday as "one less MAGA" in the world.
Metro Atlanta bracing for record-breaking heat this week
Dangerous heat with indexes over 110°F expected in metro Atlanta to start the week.
Dangerous heat with indexes over 110°F expected in metro Atlanta to start the week.
San Francisco chef implicated in viral TikTok video issues apology
Luke Sung, the former chef at Kis Cafe, shared his statement on the restaurant's Instagram account, though he has since been fired from his role.
Luke Sung, the former chef at Kis Cafe, shared his statement on the restaurant's Instagram account, though he has since been fired from his role.
Clayton County gymnastics coach fights to save program for Black boys
A Clayton County gymnastics coach says he's running out of time — and options — as he faces shutting down what he calls the only all-Black boys gymnastics club in the country.
A Clayton County gymnastics coach says he's running out of time — and options — as he faces shutting down what he calls the only all-Black boys gymnastics club in the country.
Delta co-pilot arrested by federal agents after landing at SFO
The co-pilot was handcuffed and pulled off the flight by the agents, some of whom were identified as Homeland Security investigators.
The co-pilot was handcuffed and pulled off the flight by the agents, some of whom were identified as Homeland Security investigators.
Cumming man drowns off Hilton Head: 'He was already gone'
49-year-old Saumen Kundu and his son were swimming in the Atlantic when a rip current dragged them out to sea. The family remembered him as a quiet but helpful person.
49-year-old Saumen Kundu and his son were swimming in the Atlantic when a rip current dragged them out to sea. The family remembered him as a quiet but helpful person.
Devil’s Den murders: Arkansas couple killed while hiking with young daughters
A mother and father were killed this weekend at an Arkansas state park while they were out hiking with their young daughters, state police said. A manhunt is underway for the suspect.
A mother and father were killed this weekend at an Arkansas state park while they were out hiking with their young daughters, state police said. A manhunt is underway for the suspect.
Rome party shootings leave 3 injured; 2 people arrested
3 people were injured at two different shootings in Rome overnight and two people were arrested in connection with the shootings. Nobody has been charged in the actual shootings, according to police.
3 people were injured at two different shootings in Rome overnight and two people were arrested in connection with the shootings. Nobody has been charged in the actual shootings, according to police.
American Airlines plane evacuated after landing gear fails
The problem was reported as American Airlines Flight 3023 from Denver to Miami was still on the runway.
The problem was reported as American Airlines Flight 3023 from Denver to Miami was still on the runway.
Two teens injured in northwest Atlanta shooting
Two teens were injured in one northwest Atlanta shooting on Saturday, but officers said they were found in different locations.
Two teens were injured in one northwest Atlanta shooting on Saturday, but officers said they were found in different locations.
Feud between neighbors allegedly leads to shooting in northwest Atlanta
Three people were shot after a days-long feud between neighbors, according to police.
Three people were shot after a days-long feud between neighbors, according to police.
Teen dies in Covington police chase after allegedly running from checkpoint
A teen is dead after he ran from a police checkpoint and crashed his car. A passenger in the car was also injured.
A teen is dead after he ran from a police checkpoint and crashed his car. A passenger in the car was also injured.
North Carolina gamer shocked by lightning while livestreaming
The chances of being struck by lightning in any given year is 1 in 1.43 million, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.
The chances of being struck by lightning in any given year is 1 in 1.43 million, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.
College Park deadly stabbing suspect arrested
A man was arrested hours after a deadly stabbing in Clayton County.
A man was arrested hours after a deadly stabbing in Clayton County.
Chattahoochee River rescue: Atlanta fire saves 2 men
Several rescue crews responded to the Paces Mill Boat Ramp Saturday night to rescue two men whose floats had started to deflate in the river.
Several rescue crews responded to the Paces Mill Boat Ramp Saturday night to rescue two men whose floats had started to deflate in the river.
Know how to stay cool, safe in dangerous heat in North Georgia
Georgia is bracing for extreme heat next week, with heat indices expected to exceed 110°F in several cities including Atlanta, Athens, Columbus, and Macon.
Georgia is bracing for extreme heat next week, with heat indices expected to exceed 110°F in several cities including Atlanta, Athens, Columbus, and Macon.