Federal Reserve issues 2nd rate cut of 2025
The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.
PayPal partners with OpenAI to allow customers to check out in ChatGPT
San Jose company's shares climb after announcing integration allowing instant checkout for ChatGPT users.
Man seriously injured in DeKalb County shooting on Blazing Knoll Pine
A man was injured in a shooting on Blazing Pine Knoll in DeKalb County.
Indiana student admits Valentine’s Day shooting plot
A transgender high school student in Indiana accused of plotting a Valentine’s Day mass shooting has reached a plea deal.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2025
From Halloween parties and Día de los Muertos celebrations to live music, festivals, theater, gaming and family fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Train collides with Amazon truck in Union City
A train and Amazon truck collided Wednesday morning at Roosevelt Highway and Goodson Road in Union City.
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 shot while selling water near I-75 Cleveland Avenue exit
A 32-year-old man was shot while selling water near the Cleveland Avenue exit off Interstate 75.
Missing Texas man visiting Atlanta reported missing from Lenox Square in Buckhead
Twenty-year-old Christopher Chatman vanished Friday, Oct. 10, after visiting Lenox Square in Buckhead.
Atlanta chef fears for family as Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica
Chef Andrew Cohen has not heard from his 16-year-old daughter or any relatives in Jamaica since Monday.
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.
White House ousts arts commission members expected to oversee Trump’s building projects
Demolition of the East Wing began last week to make way for the president's ballroom.
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.
Tiffany Foster's murder: Inmate says Reggie Robertson staged fake rescue call
Inmate testified Robertson staged a fake rescue call instructing someone to hide canned goods in an underground pipe.
Manhunt for stepson accused of killing Marietta man during dispute
Marietta police say 26-year-old Pharron Banks shot and killed his stepfather Michael Jackson during an argument.