Georgia Tech opens dorms to World Cup visitors coming to Atlanta this summer

Georgia Tech is turning its campus housing into a temporary home base for soccer fans, workers, and volunteers heading to Atlanta for the 2026 World Cup this summer.

• Apr 23

Two 3-year-olds drown at Crisp County home, police and GBI investigating

Two young children have died after police say they drowned at a home in Cordele, Georgia. Their deaths remain under investigation

• Apr 23

Georgia officer shot in chest, kills suspect during confrontation, police say

An early morning shooting in Adairsville has ended with a suspect killed by police and an officer rushed to the hospital, officials say.

• Apr 23

Gwinnett students cook up national title hopes as Berkmar team competes in ProStart Invitational

A team of Gwinnett County students is heading to the national stage, tasked with preparing a full three-course meal under pressure.

• Apr 23

Smoke from South Georgia wildfires spreads across 30,000 acres. See where they're all burning on our interactive map.

Smoke has filled the air across parts of the Peach State this week as wildfires continue to burn out of control in southern Georgia, forcing evacuations and destroying homes.

• Apr 23

"Love on the Spectrum" star advocates for Georgia disability bill

A Georgia native known for his role on a popular Netflix series is now pushing for change at the State Capitol.

• Apr 23

Hawks bring playoff energy back to Atlanta with sold-out buzz, giveaways and Soulja Boy

Playoff basketball returns to State Farm Arena on Thursday night as the Atlanta Hawks host the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their first-round series. The best-of-seven matchup is tied 1-1, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. in Atlanta.

• Apr 23

Driver killed on I-575 after shooting at officers during Woodstock traffic stop, police say

A traffic stop in Woodstock turned deadly Wednesday evening after police say a suspect opened fire on officers during a chase.

• Apr 23

Georgia GOP primary heats up as Burt Jones clashes with billionaire Rick Jackson

Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones has been using his role as lieutenant governor this year to try to build up his record as he runs for governor.

• Apr 23

DeKalb animal shelters expanding services after county approves new funding

The nonprofit said the funding will increase its free spay/neuter capacity by around six times the number annually.

• Apr 22

Oakwood officials still preparing for ICE detention facility despite pause

The plans to build an ICE detention facility in Oakwood may have been put on pause, but officials in the small Georgia city are still getting ready for a possible restart.

• Apr 22

Bill Pickett Invitation shows off Black cowboy tradition in Georgia tour stop

The rodeo's operators call it "the greatest show on dirt," and after 42 years, the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo has become the longest-running Black rodeo in the country.

• Apr 22

Rep. David Scott, longtime Georgia lawmaker, dead at 80

U.S. Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia's 13th District for over two decades, has died at 80 years old.

• Apr 22

Officials break ground on new express lanes for Georgia SR 400

It's part of a $4.16 billion project aimed at improving traffic flow in the rapidly growing part of Georgia.

• Apr 22

Dozens of homes destroyed as Georgia wildfires force evacuations

Fast-moving wildfires in southern Georgia destroyed dozens of homes and forced hundred of evacuations.

• Apr 22

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