World Cup Atlanta: FIFA Fan Festival, other big watch parties
Atlanta is rolling out massive public watch parties, interactive festival zones, and a historic soccer celebration right in the heart of downtown.
Atlanta is rolling out massive public watch parties, interactive festival zones, and a historic soccer celebration right in the heart of downtown.
85-year-old hailed as hero after foiling alleged kidnapping attempt, suspect arrested
An 85-year-old man is being praised for helping stop an alleged kidnapping attempt at a rural Oregon mobile home park.
An 85-year-old man is being praised for helping stop an alleged kidnapping attempt at a rural Oregon mobile home park.
Matthew Perry's former live-in assistant Kenneth Iwamasa sentenced in ketamine overdose case
Kenneth Iwamasa, the long-time live-in assistant to the late actor Matthew Perry, was sentenced to three years and five months in federal prison.
Kenneth Iwamasa, the long-time live-in assistant to the late actor Matthew Perry, was sentenced to three years and five months in federal prison.
World Cup Atlanta: Best day trips for soccer fans
Visitors coming to Atlanta for the FIFA World Cup can explore mountain towns, lakes, beaches and nightlife destinations all within a few hours of the city.
Visitors coming to Atlanta for the FIFA World Cup can explore mountain towns, lakes, beaches and nightlife destinations all within a few hours of the city.
World Cup Atlanta hotel and motel guide: Where to stay
With Mercedes-Benz Stadium set to host eight FIFA World Cup matches — including knockout-round action — hotels across Atlanta are expected to fill quickly as fans arrive in the city.
With Mercedes-Benz Stadium set to host eight FIFA World Cup matches — including knockout-round action — hotels across Atlanta are expected to fill quickly as fans arrive in the city.
Alaska Airlines possibly facing $165,000 fine over alleged intoxicated passengers on flights
Alaska Airlines is facing a proposed fine from the Federal Aviation Administration tied to alleged incidents that occurred on their flights.
Alaska Airlines is facing a proposed fine from the Federal Aviation Administration tied to alleged incidents that occurred on their flights.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 29-31, 2026
Looking for something fun to do around metro Atlanta this week?
Looking for something fun to do around metro Atlanta this week?
'I can't be weak': Woman details surviving DeKalb County home invasion
A medical resident survived a violent home invasion in her DeKalb County rental home after an intruder cut off her power.
A medical resident survived a violent home invasion in her DeKalb County rental home after an intruder cut off her power.
'Emily in Paris' actor Pierre Deny dies at 69: Reports
Pierre Deny, a French actor best known for his role in Netflix’s “Emily in Paris," died on Monday from ALS-related complications.
Pierre Deny, a French actor best known for his role in Netflix’s “Emily in Paris," died on Monday from ALS-related complications.
Video shows Chicago police firing shots through windshield during chaotic confrontation
COPA has released bodycam video from a January police shooting on Chicago's South Side involving a man accused of shooting a woman and firing at officers.
COPA has released bodycam video from a January police shooting on Chicago's South Side involving a man accused of shooting a woman and firing at officers.
FDA advisers considering updating COVID vaccine for new subvariant
An FDA advisory panel is considering updating the COVID vaccine to target the new XFG subvariant.
An FDA advisory panel is considering updating the COVID vaccine to target the new XFG subvariant.
Israeli researchers say Iran behind Los Angeles transit system attack
Israeli security researchers have tied the Iranian group to a cyberattack on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The attackers allegedly stole hundreds of files and disrupted internal networks.
Israeli security researchers have tied the Iranian group to a cyberattack on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The attackers allegedly stole hundreds of files and disrupted internal networks.
Man charged after shooting outside Gwinnett County bar
A man has been charged after gunfire outside Moonshiners Grayson left an innocent bystander injured last week, according to Gwinnett County Police Department.
A man has been charged after gunfire outside Moonshiners Grayson left an innocent bystander injured last week, according to Gwinnett County Police Department.
World Cup Atlanta: Team and superstar player cheat sheet for casual fans
This quick-reference cheat sheet will get you up to speed on the major teams and household names to watch.
This quick-reference cheat sheet will get you up to speed on the major teams and household names to watch.
Retro Pizza Hut dining rooms return across Georgia
Pizza Hut is reviving its classic 1980s and 1990s restaurant style at locations across the country.
Pizza Hut is reviving its classic 1980s and 1990s restaurant style at locations across the country.
World Cup Atlanta out-of-towner's 48-hour guide to explore
From world-class downtown landmarks to vibrant, walkable neighborhoods, this local guide will help you maximize your time in the capital of the South without getting stuck in the gridlock.
From world-class downtown landmarks to vibrant, walkable neighborhoods, this local guide will help you maximize your time in the capital of the South without getting stuck in the gridlock.
Indiana university to pay $225K settlement to woman fired over Charlie Kirk post
A former employee of Ball State University in Indiana will be awarded $225,000 to settle a lawsuit after she was fired last year over a social media post about the death of Charlie Kirk.
A former employee of Ball State University in Indiana will be awarded $225,000 to settle a lawsuit after she was fired last year over a social media post about the death of Charlie Kirk.
World Cup Atlanta traffic guide, parking rules and MARTA hacks
As Atlanta prepares to host eight major matches for the 2026 World Cup, local transportation authorities are warning drivers to brace for unprecedented traffic and downtown street closures.
As Atlanta prepares to host eight major matches for the 2026 World Cup, local transportation authorities are warning drivers to brace for unprecedented traffic and downtown street closures.
Great American State Fair: Guests, speakers, performers revealed for DC celebration
Freedom 250 has just unveiled the initial roster of artists, speakers and exhibits for the Great American State Fair.
Freedom 250 has just unveiled the initial roster of artists, speakers and exhibits for the Great American State Fair.
Trump administration pushes NDAs to curb federal media leaks
The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.
The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.