Former Hapeville officer sentenced for tasing handcuffed detainee
Former Hapeville police officer Shevoy Brown was sentenced to prison on Wednesday for repeatedly tasing a handcuffed detainee, including in the genitals.
Former Hapeville police officer Shevoy Brown was sentenced to prison on Wednesday for repeatedly tasing a handcuffed detainee, including in the genitals.
NC State athletes' lawsuit against ex-head trainer alleging abuse dismissed by judge
A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former North Carolina State male athletes alleging sexual abuse by the former director of sports medicine.
A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former North Carolina State male athletes alleging sexual abuse by the former director of sports medicine.
Police seize 25 pounds of fentanyl during Cobb County traffic stop
MCS Narcotics agents seized more than 25 pounds of fentanyl and a gun during a Cobb County traffic stop.
MCS Narcotics agents seized more than 25 pounds of fentanyl and a gun during a Cobb County traffic stop.
National Park tip line backfires as visitors turn on Trump’s history push
Most visitors who responded to the Trump administration’s request to report “negative" portrayals of Americans at U.S. national parks used the opportunity to criticize the effort itself.
Most visitors who responded to the Trump administration’s request to report “negative" portrayals of Americans at U.S. national parks used the opportunity to criticize the effort itself.
Clarkston man sentenced to 15 years for gang drive-by shooting
A Clarkston man will spend more than 15 years in prison following a gang-related drive-by shooting at an apartment complex.
A Clarkston man will spend more than 15 years in prison following a gang-related drive-by shooting at an apartment complex.
Restaurant owner faces backlash after saying he’d prefer to hire men over women
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
Atlanta leaders detail security protocols for World Cup
The Atlanta Police Department is mobilizing all 1,800 sworn officers and 500 civilian staff, alongside 170 newly sworn-in special officers from across Georgia, to maximize security downtown.
The Atlanta Police Department is mobilizing all 1,800 sworn officers and 500 civilian staff, alongside 170 newly sworn-in special officers from across Georgia, to maximize security downtown.
Couple arrested following double shooting on Edgewood Avenue
Two men were shot during an early morning confrontation on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta.
Two men were shot during an early morning confrontation on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta.
Airbnb giving away World Cup tickets for Atlanta Stadium matches
Some Atlanta Airbnb hosts are gifting their guests tickets to upcoming FIFA World Cup matches at Atlanta Stadium as part of a tournament-wide fan initiative starting Wednesday.
Some Atlanta Airbnb hosts are gifting their guests tickets to upcoming FIFA World Cup matches at Atlanta Stadium as part of a tournament-wide fan initiative starting Wednesday.
Kentucky football mourns Nic Smith after defensive lineman found dead on campus
Nic Smith, a defensive lineman for Kentucky, has died, the program announced. He was 20.
Nic Smith, a defensive lineman for Kentucky, has died, the program announced. He was 20.
17-year-old shot in northwest Atlanta neighborhood
Atlanta police are investigating the shooting of a 17-year-old in the Washington Park neighborhood on Wednesday morning.
Atlanta police are investigating the shooting of a 17-year-old in the Washington Park neighborhood on Wednesday morning.
Periods in text messages? Don't be ‘harsh,’ expert warns
A simple period at the end of a text might not mean what you think. One communication expert says generational differences in texting habits, from punctuation to emojis, are causing unexpected misunderstandings.
A simple period at the end of a text might not mean what you think. One communication expert says generational differences in texting habits, from punctuation to emojis, are causing unexpected misunderstandings.
Crash temporarily shuts down Highway 515 in Pickens County
A section of Highway 515 in Pickens County was temporarily shut down Wednesday after a crash involving a commercial motor vehicle, according to the Pickens County Sheriff's Office.
A section of Highway 515 in Pickens County was temporarily shut down Wednesday after a crash involving a commercial motor vehicle, according to the Pickens County Sheriff's Office.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | June 12-14, 2026
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out this list of festivals, food events, live music, theater, comedy, sports-related activities, family-friendly events and more.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out this list of festivals, food events, live music, theater, comedy, sports-related activities, family-friendly events and more.
Minneapolis City Hall hosting first-ever drag show to celebrate Pride month
As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.
As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.
Rise in gas prices from Iran war could have helped inflation hit a 3-year high
U.S. inflation surged to a three-year high in part because of skyrocketing gas prices as consumer prices exceeded 4% in May’s overall inflationary spike.
U.S. inflation surged to a three-year high in part because of skyrocketing gas prices as consumer prices exceeded 4% in May’s overall inflationary spike.
Bill Gates testifies before congressional panel investigating Epstein
Bill Gates is set to appear before a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files on Wednesday.
Bill Gates is set to appear before a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files on Wednesday.
Carrollton officer dies almost a year after work-related injury
Carrollton Police Officer Dustin Krish has died nearly a year after he was critically injured while directing traffic.
Carrollton Police Officer Dustin Krish has died nearly a year after he was critically injured while directing traffic.
World Cup countdown: Atlanta finalizes preparations before fans arrive
Infrastructure improvements, public events and fan experiences are being rolled out across the city ahead of the first match.
Infrastructure improvements, public events and fan experiences are being rolled out across the city ahead of the first match.
Johns Creek apparent murder-suicide victim remembered by community
As the Johns Creek community continues to mourn the death of Martha Holladay, new details are emerging about the woman friends and colleagues say touched countless lives.
As the Johns Creek community continues to mourn the death of Martha Holladay, new details are emerging about the woman friends and colleagues say touched countless lives.