Georgia reports higher number of deadly crashes, drownings during Fourth of July weekend
More than a dozen people died on Georgia's roads and on the water during the Fourth of July holiday celebrations, authorities report.
Early voting begins in Georgia 13th District special election
Monday is the first day voters in Georgia's 13th Congressional District are heading to the polls to choose who will serve the remainder of late Rep. David Scott's term.
Body of missing Lilburn man recovered from Lake Allatoona after search
Crews had been searching for Fidel Ojwang after he went over the back of a ski boat into Lake Allatoona and did not resurface on Sunday.
Man arrested after gunfire disrupts of Avondale Estate's fireworks show
The gunfire caused the sudden evacuation of the stadium hosting Avondale Estate's holiday fireworks celebration, officials say.
Ground stop issued for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport
A ground stop has been issued for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport due to a storm system passing through the metro area.
Georgia teacher disciplined over Charlie Kirk posts and school district settle lawsuit
The former Georgia Teacher of the Year finalist claimed she was punished by her school for making social media comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk following his killing.
Here's what Georgia is putting inside the America 250 time capsule
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.
Tiffany Haddish's attempt to get Georgia DUI case thrown out denied
Haddish's attorneys had been trying to get her 2022 DUI case thrown out, but a Georgia judge has ruled her trial will go forward.
Large eagle statue stolen from Catoosa County farm market, deputies say
Catoosa County deputies are searching for someone who made off with a massive patriotic statue right before the Fourth of July.
Suspended Towns County Sheriff facing criminal charges after arrest
The currently suspended sheriff of Towns County is now in custody facing criminal charges in connection with an investigation, the GBI reports.
Here's the Fourth of July 2026 celebrations around metro Atlanta
Many cities and towns across the metro Atlanta area are celebrating America's 250th birthday with parades, concerts and fireworks displays.
Georgia man sentenced for identity theft scheme targeting N.C. business
The Georgia man used stolen identities to buy over $65,000 in farm equipment from a business in North Carolina, prosecutors say.
"Top 10 Most Wanted" murder suspect arrested in DeKalb County
Deputies say Bobby Curry had been on the run since 2023 and was on the metro Atlanta area's "Top 10 Most Wanted" list.
Adult, minor killed in shooting at DeKalb County home, police say
An adult and a juvenile have both been killed in an early morning shooting at a DeKalb County home, police say.
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued for North Georgia, metro Atlanta
Parts of Georgia are under a severe thunderstorm warning as a storm system passes across the state.