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.
As Atlanta marks one year since the deadly shooting at CDC headquarters, the community honors DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose; meanwhile, the CDC issues a new warning impacting healthcare facilities.
The search continues for six-year-old John Ross III, who was reported missing in Clayton County on Saturday evening.
Shakira Austin had 21 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks, Kiki Iriafen added 15 points, and the Washington Mystics beat the Atlanta Dream 79-74 for their sixth straight victory.
The New York Yankees rallied past the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Friday night in a rain-delayed game that ended after midnight.
As 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan's funeral procession traveled to Georgia National Cemetery, the community gathered along the route to salute the fallen officer and offer support to his family.