Peachtree Road Race organizers taking heat safety measures ahead of 55th race
Atlanta’s favorite road race is back and better than ever. In its 55th year, Peachtree Road Race organizers are anticipating their largest crowd since 2019. Amid the anticipated high heat and humidity, keeping everyone cool is top of mind.
Thieves target Douglasville fireworks stand that benefits local veterans
Just days before the Fourth of July, the owner of a fireworks stand benefitting veterans in Douglasville is out thousands of dollars after thieves stole tons of fireworks.
Clayton County Jail without AC during heat wave
Temperatures reached 90 degrees inside the Clayton County Jail over the weekend after a malfunction with the HVAC units, according to Sheriff Levon Allen.
YSL defendants in court: Several remaining defendants reject plea deals
Several defendants in the YSL case who have not gone to trial yet appeared in court on June 28. It was their final chance to accept or reject plea deals offered by the state.
2 missing Liberty County firefighters found dead in Tennessee
Two Liberty County firefighters reported missing just days ago have been found dead in Tennessee.
Clayton County psychiatric patient missing
Have you seen Christian Loaiza? Clayton County police said he was being treated in the emergency psych unit of Southern Regional Hospital before he went missing Saturday night.
East coast heat wave: How does heat exposure affect pregnancy?
Heat and Pregnancy: As the heat index is projected to reach triple digits in Georgia on Sunday, medical experts are warning about the impacts of extreme heat on pregnant women.
Deadly Midtown shooting 2022 suspect 'not competent' to stand trial, court finds
Raissa Kengne, the woman accused of opening fire at her Midtown condominium complex in 2022, and shooting three people, including her former boss, has been found unfit to stand trial in Georgia for now.
Atlanta weather: Cooling center reopens
The temperature is rising in metro Atlanta. A heat advisory has been issued for multiple counties.
Chicago man leading Fulton County deputy on chase arrested near Georgia Capitol
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a Chicago man that they said led them on a wild chase through the City of Atlanta.
Construction crew, neighbors save man, disabled wife from house fire in DeKalb County
A plume of smoke towered over Decatur in DeKalb County around 9 a.m. Saturday.
4 dead after apparent murder-suicide in Coweta County
Four people are dead in Coweta County after what appears to be a murder-suicide, according to Coweta County Sheriff's Office.
Students assemble bikes for children in metro Atlanta at SkillsUSA conference
Hundreds of students gathered this week at the Georgia World Congress Center as part of the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference.
CIA Robotics Academy inspires Atlanta students in week-long STEM extravaganza
This week proved to be a transformative experience for a group of local students who eagerly participated in the CIA Robotics Academy.
Man shot to death inside SW Atlanta apartment, police say
A man is dead after being shot overnight at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex, police say.
Local outreach group sponsors HIV awareness event
The event featured fun things to do like a bounce house, skating, food and music, along with educational services and health screening.
More people in Atlanta are living on the streets this year, new count finds
More people are living on the streets in Atlanta in 2024 than the previous year, according to a January count just released by a nonprofit that leads the city's housing efforts.
Meet the namesake of new Georgia law giving mental health benefits to first responders
It's called the "Ashley Wilson Act" after the Gwinnett County Police Sergeant who advocated for it.
Alpharetta Fire wants you to download this app. Here's why.
The app alerts users when there is someone having a cardiac emergency in the area, so they can respond and possibly help save a life.
Driver charged after car goes off road on Hill Street following chase
The incident started when a trooper attempted to pull the driver over for a traffic violation.