Easter egg hunts and other events in metro Atlanta | April 2025
From helicopter egg drops to petting zoos, live music, and bunny photo ops, there are plenty of free and low-cost egg hunts and spring festivals happening around metro Atlanta.
License plate thief tried to hide at Sandy Springs police HQ, officers say
A Sandy Springs man accused of stealing a license plate picked an unfortunate place to try and hide after his crime, officers say.
Deputy injured, suspect killed in shooting in Paulding County neighborhood
A deputy has been rushed to the hospital and a suspect is dead after a shooting in a Paulding County neighborhood on Thursday morning.
Fulton County approves childcare pilot program for government employees
The new pilot program would give some Fulton County employees up to $500 a month to help pay for daycare costs.
Target boycott: Atlanta pastor plans 2nd phase after 40-day 'fast'
The planned 40 days of Rev. Jamal Bryant's Target "fast" are nearly over, but the Atlanta religious leader says the pressure on the big box chain isn't ending anytime soon.
Temu and Shein, both founded in China, raising US prices due to tariffs
Temu and Shein plan to raise prices for U.S. customers starting next week amid Trump’s tariff on goods shipped from China.
Families line up at Decatur church for Easter ham giveaway
Hundreds of families woke up early to line up at a Decatur church for a free Easter food box to help them prepare for the holiday.
Court to hear lawsuit over Georgia student visa terminations
The 17 international students from schools like Emory, Georgia State, and the University of Georgia claim that ICE illegally stripped them of their legal status without any due process.
Accused Apalachee High shooter's father to appear in court to request moving trial
Attorneys for the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter say the widespread publicity of his case will prevent him from having a fair trial in Barrow County.
New bipartisan tax proposal could give your family more money
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to make the adoption tax credit refundable, which could allow more families to get the credit even if it's more than their “tax burden."
Viral claim that people went missing in Atlanta after job interviews is fake, police say
A story spreading on social media about 17 people who went missing in metro Atlanta after applying to a job listing on Indeed is completely fake, police say.
UGA student hospitalized after being struck by transit bus on campus
A University of Georgia student was hospitalized on Wednesday evening after being struck by a UGA transit bus.
Deadly shooting along Lee Street in Atlanta under investigation
The investigation into a deadly shooting is underway in southwest Atlanta.
51-year-old man gunned down at northwest Atlanta apartment building
A 51-year-old man was shot and killed Wednesday evening in northwest Atlanta.
3 cases of rare brain disease found in Oregon; 2 deaths reported
Three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease have been reported in Hood River County, Oregon, including two deaths. The CDC and state health officials are now investigating the rare brain disorder, which is fatal but not contagious.
Riverdale Police release dramatic video of suspect DUI driver
The video shows officers pursuing a suspected drunk driver after striking a bystander’s vehicle.
Cause of deadly plane crash that killed pilot, student remains under investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on the crash on Wednesday.
'Wildlife strike' forces United Airlines flight to make emergency landing, officials say
Passengers recalled hearing loud banging noise coming from the right side of the plane.
Deadly double shooting in Stockbridge apartment complex under investigation
Two people are dead following a shooting at a Stockbridge apartment complex.
"I’m so alone": Someone is hacking crosswalks to sound like Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg
Hackers managed to alter crosswalks in some California neighborhoods to mock the tech billionaires.