5 protesters arrested at Peachtree Road Race; court date set for Aug. 13
Five protesters were arrested on misdemeanor charges after briefly blocking the Peachtree Road Race, calling their nonviolent act a nod to the nation's 250th anniversary.
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Five protesters were arrested on misdemeanor charges after briefly blocking the Peachtree Road Race, calling their nonviolent act a nod to the nation's 250th anniversary.
Investigators say two men were wounded in a July 4 shooting before officers later discovered a 16-year-old boy dead nearby as the investigation expanded.
More than a dozen people died on Georgia's roads and on the water during the Fourth of July holiday celebrations, authorities report.
The gunfire caused the sudden evacuation of the stadium hosting Avondale Estate's holiday fireworks celebration, officials say.
Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Robin Thicke took the stage Saturday evening as thousands gathered in downtown Chamblee to celebrate Indepence Day with live music, food and fireworks.
On the Fourth of July, a small snapshot of what life was like in Georgia during America's 250th birthday will be buried 15 feet below ground in Philadelphia, not to be opened until 2276.
Russ Gill may be running at a slightly different pace then when he started taking part in the Peachtree Road Race over 50 years ago, but he wants to keep going as long as he can.
Inside Southern Sweets Bakery, employees are working around the clock ahead of Independence Day, preparing pies, cakes and other made-from-scratch desserts for customers.
More than four million people are expected to travel through Atlanta's airport around the busy Independence Day holiday.
The Fourth of July weekend is one of, if not Georgia's busiest, peak times for boat activity and officials want anyone on the water to stay safe.
Many cities and towns across the metro Atlanta area are celebrating America's 250th birthday with parades, concerts and fireworks displays.
The fun at Atlanta's annual Peachtree Road Race starts early on the Fourth of July, but once the sun rises, the course will heat up fast.
Officials at the world's busiest airport in Atlanta are warning travelers to be prepared for crowds during the Independence Day travel period.
Sheriff Pat Labat says no final decision has been made on limiting misdemeanor bookings, emphasizing that community feedback and data will guide any changes.
Georgia officials and voting rights advocates pushed back after President Trump repeated false and misleading claims about election integrity.
From a South Florida attorney whose voice was cloned to a metro Atlanta couple who lost $800,000, AI scams are on the rise, costing nearly $900 million nationwide.
President Trump is delivering a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House.
Authorities say the longtime deputy and foster parent was arrested after an investigation into alleged child abuse at his home.