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. 

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.

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.

CDC seeks volunteers for Ebola airport screenings

Federal agencies are ramping up Ebola screening efforts at major U.S. airports ahead of the FIFA World Cup, and a new development shows the CDC is now asking for volunteers to help at airports.

Georgia students advance in National Spelling Bee

Sarv Dharavane of Dunwoody and Sreeya Lakkimsetti of Columbia County survived the Round 3 written test.

Man in critical condition after assault at Stonecrest apartments

A man is in critical condition at an area hospital following a physical fight at a Stonecrest apartment complex on Sunday night.

Oldest living Georgia WWII veteran honored by Cobb County leaders

Charlie Duncan, who turns 107 on Wednesday, received a special county proclamation naming May 27, 2026, as Charlie Duncan Day in Cobb County. He is recognized as the oldest living World War II veteran in the state of Georgia.

Shirtless gunman wanted in deadly Atlanta trailer park shooting

Atlanta police released surveillance video of a shirtless suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a 62-year-old man.

Woman faces felony charges for threatening DeKalb County sheriff

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Tucker woman following an investigation into intimidating messages sent directly to Sheriff Melody Maddox.

Police charge 41-year-old man in near-fatal Senoia beating

A 41-year-old man faces charges after a near-fatal assault left his father hospitalized following a dispute in a Coweta County town.

New study reveals best and worst places to raise a family in America

Raising a family requires a lot of time and planning, but sometimes the area you decide to relocate to may offer good opportunities for a fresh start in a new zip code, according to a recent study.

Alcatraz tourist ferry crashes into San Francisco's Pier 31

An apparent collision involving an Alcatraz tourist ferry at San Francisco’s Pier 31 is under investigation after the incident Sunday evening.