Atlanta leaders call FIFA World Cup public safety operations a success

Officials say FIFA World Cup events in Atlanta went smoothly, crediting strong public safety efforts for keeping fans safe and the city secure.

• Jul 23

Trump's Georgia visit draws crowds of supporters and critics

President Trump's stop in Cobb County drew both enthusiastic supporters and vocal critics, highlighting Georgia's significance in the 2026 election.

• Jul 22

2 Atlanta men in Mattie's Call alerts found safe, police say

Henry Williams and Steven Chang have both been found, police say.

• Jul 25

4 shot in northwest Atlanta dispute; all expected to survive, police say

Atlanta police say four men were shot after a dispute among acquaintances. Investigators report no ongoing threat and are seeking those responsible.

• Jul 22

Warnock calls for redistricting investigations in new voting rights plan

Sen. Raphael Warnock pushes for voting rights reforms, urging Congress to probe states that redrew maps after the Callais decision for racial bias.

• Jul 22

Flood watch issued for north Georgia counties, NWS says

NWS says widespread rainfall through Friday evening could bring flooding to rivers, creeks and low-lying areas, with the greatest threat north of Interstate 20.

• Jul 23

Gwinnett County school bus driver found guilty of child molestation

Videos showed the Gwinnett County bus driver had touched himself on the bus multiple times while children with special needs were still on board.

• Jul 22

Georgia appeals court warns: Don't use AI for fake citations

A Georgia Court of Appeals panel vacated part of a Henry County Schools race discrimination suit, finding that a proposed order contained fabricated legal citations, another warning around AI.

• Jul 22

West Nile virus found in two DeKalb County mosquito traps

Mosquitoes found in two traps across DeKalb County have tested positive for the West Nile virus, and health officials want residents to stay safe.

• Jul 22

President Trump touts saving accounts, attacks Ossoff during metro Atlanta visit

Trump visited Wheeler High School in Marietta as part of a trip focused on education and affordability.

• Jul 23

Reward increased for Florida murder suspect who could be in Georgia

Isabelle Rose Johnson​ is described by investigators as a dangerous woman who could be using disguises and fake stories to remain on the run.

• Jul 22

Operation Red Card leads to 153 arrests during World Cup in metro Atlanta

As thousands of soccer fans traveled to Atlanta for the FIFA World Cup, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies launched a monthlong operation targeting human trafficking and child exploitation.

• Jul 22

Brother of NFL player accused of killing mother withdraws bond motion

Ciarre Campbell​ is accused of killing his mother in her Buckhead home and will remain in custody at the Fulton County Jail without bond.

• Jul 22

Federal report reveals what caused massive BioLab fire near Atlanta

A report concludes that more than twice the planned amount of swimming pool chemicals were improperly stored at a Georgia plant, leading to a fire in 2024.

• Jul 22

GDOT delays weekend closure of I-285 in Cobb and Fulton counties

The major construction project​ would have shut down miles of Interstate 285 in Cobb and Fulton counties for the entire weekend.

• Jul 22

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