Helicopter crashed with 3 on board in Dawson County

A Robinson R66 helicopter carrying three people crashed in a wooded area near Dawsonville Friday night, prompting an investigation by federal aviation authorities.

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explosion: Latest updates, investigation launched

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test Thursday night at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, sending a fireball into the sky and shaking homes along Florida’s Space Coast.

Atlanta federal judge reprimanded over affair with officer in chambers

An Atlanta federal judge remains on the bench with a private reprimand after having an extramarital affair and sex in her chambers.

Alleged shoplifter shot, killed by police at Town Center Mall identified

A shoplifting suspect is dead after an encounter with Cobb County police officers in the parking lot of the Town Center Mall in Kennesaw on Wednesday.

Atlanta restaurants add mandatory tips to bills ahead of World Cup

Some Atlanta restaurants are stiffening their mandatory tipping policies this summer, before the World Cup crowd comes to town.

Atlanta mayor defends $5.5B neighborhood plan at city hall

An intense city council committee meeting lasted nearly seven hours Wednesday after Mayor Andre Dickens made a surprise personal appearance to defend his controversial $5.5 billion neighborhood growth initiative.

Retro Pizza Hut dining rooms return across Georgia

Pizza Hut is reviving its classic 1980s and 1990s restaurant style at locations across the country.

Oldest living Georgia WWII veteran honored by Cobb County leaders

Charlie Duncan, who turns 107 on Wednesday, received a special county proclamation naming May 27, 2026, as Charlie Duncan Day in Cobb County. He is recognized as the oldest living World War II veteran in the state of Georgia.

Shirtless gunman wanted in deadly Atlanta trailer park shooting

Atlanta police released surveillance video of a shirtless suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a 62-year-old man.

World Cup 2026: Former Orlando City SC defender Alex Freeman named to USMNT roster

Former Orlando City SC defender Alex Freeman was named to the U.S. Men’s National Team’s 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first player in club history to progress from the academy through MLS NEXT Pro and MLS before reaching the World Cup stage.

Sonny Rollins, influential jazz saxophonist, dies at 95

Sonny Rollins, the saxophonist known for his bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation, has died at the age of 95.

Georgia fans pick final resting places at stadiums

A new survey found Georgia sports fans would most want their ashes scattered at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Garden Grove chemical threat: 40,000 evacuated as overheated tank faces explosion or leak

An unmitigatable overheated chemical tank containing toxic methyl methacrylate at GKN Aerospace has forced the evacuation of 40,000 residents in Garden Grove, Westminster, Stanton, and Anaheim.

Atlanta airport Ebola screening: Mandatory checks hit major hubs

The federal government expanded health and safety measures by launching mandatory Ebola screening for inbound international passengers at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport who visited impacted countries. The emergency routing restrictions apply to all arriving U.S. citizens and permanent residents who were in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days of their arrival.

Atlanta lifts boil water advisory

The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management lifted a boil water advisory Saturday morning for customers across the downtown corridor after testing confirmed the water is safe.

Wisconsin driver removes ‘road closed’ barrier; stuck in fresh concrete

WisDOT is reminding motorists to never remove or ignore traffic barriers after a driver in Milwaukee County drove into freshly poured concrete.