Inmate-set fire at Fulton County Jail sending 9 to hospital, sheriff says
An inmate set a shower fire on the jail’s unrenovated seventh floor, triggering a major emergency response.
Georgia State University preps construction of new baseball stadium on hallowed ground
The City of Atlanta has issued final permits for the $16 million stadium project on the site of the former Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
Disney reaches deal to bring its characters to OpenAI's Sora video tool
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Coca-Cola names Henrique Braun next CEO, starting in 2026
Coca-Cola will elevate COO Henrique Braun to CEO on March 31, 2026.
Greg Padrick named new DeKalb County police chief
Greg Padrick has been named DeKalb County’s new police chief after nearly 30 years with the department, following the departure of former Chief Mirtha Ramos.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Family wants answers after Atlanta officer shoots Linton Blackwell 17 times
An Atlanta family wants to know why their loved one was shot and killed by an off-duty Atlanta police officer in the parking lot of a Buckhead bar in October.
Jimmy Kimmel signs contract extension with ABC
Months after being suspended from going on air, Jimmy Kimmel has landed a deal to keep him with ABC through at least May 2027.
What the world searched on Google in 2025: Trends, tech and tragedy
Google’s top trending searches of 2025 reveal a year shaped by political shock, pop-culture sensations and major tech news.
Fog causes 1,000+ flight delays at Atlanta airport Sunday
og caused more than 1,000 flight delays and 150 cancellations Sunday at Atlanta’s airport, with Delta experiencing the most disruptions as impacts lingered even after skies cleared.
Amazon shoppers warned to stop using these products immediately due to safety risks
The recalled items include power banks linked to fires as well as children's toys that pose choking risks.
SEC Championship: Georgia Bulldogs defeat Alabama to claim title
Georgia defeated Alabama to win the SEC Championship and strengthen its position in the College Football Playoff rankings.
Kennesaw State stuns Jacksonville State with last-minute touchdown to win CUSA title
Kennesaw State captured the Conference USA title on a last-minute touchdown after blowing a 12-point fourth-quarter lead.
Georgia seeks $390K from ex-linebacker Damon Wilson in NIL dispute
The University of Georgia Athletic Association is seeking $390,000 from Damon Wilson II over an NIL deal allegedly violated when he transferred.
Atlanta-based UPS sued for crash that killed 14 near Kentucky airport
Families of victims have filed the first wrongful death lawsuits over the crash that killed 14 people and injured at least 23 others near Louisville’s airport.
Fulton County Jail inmate attacked while watching loved one's candlelight vigil
An Atlanta family is concerned about the safety of their loved one who was jumped and stabbed at the Fulton County Jail.
Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claims app harms children
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
Atlanta-based Delta reports big hit as result of government shutdown
Delta Air Lines reports multimillion-dollar loss tied to historic government shutdown.
Georgia Tech football coach given new 5-year contract as head coach
The Georgia Tech Athletic Association Board of Trustees has approved a new five-year contract for head football coach Brent Key, extending his tenure through the 2030 season.
Atlanta police release photo of person of interest in deadly MLK Drive shooting
Atlanta police released a photo of a person of interest in the shooting death of a 17-year-old on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, asking the public to help identify him.