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More than 14,000 signatures have been submitted in an effort to force a special election that could overturn a massive data center project and ban future data centers in Coweta County.
The Atlanta Dream evened the WNBA Finals with a win over the Golden State Valkyries in Game 2 on Monday night.
A man is accused of trying to pass off a counterfeit $100 bill marked “for motion picture use only” to buy a pizza from a Cobb County restaurant and getting real money back in change.
A 78-year-old victim was tricked into handing over $45,100 in a scam involving false claims of a financial or federal investigation, according to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.
Stanley says his plan to retire has been in the works for years now.
Atlanta City Council voted 8-7 to approve the $68 million sale of the Atlanta City Detention Center to Fulton County to help address jail overcrowding.
Following a fatality at Six Flags Over Georgia, officials investigate whether ride inspections met state requirements.
Wesley International Academy mourns the loss of beloved teacher and IT manager Hassan Kariem following his fatal crash.
Gwinnett authorities captured two people linked to a deadly Norcross shooting; one suspect is still missing.
Fulton County is hosting a free resource fair Oct. 28 in Atlanta, offering employment assistance, housing resources, healthcare services and more.
Councilman Kenny Ruffin resigned abruptly after 23 years, leaving Riverdale with the bare minimum for meetings.
The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering a $5,000 reward for helping catching a man accused of arson, child cruelty and making terroristic threats.
A 24-year-old man living in Cobb County faces several felonies after allegedly molesting a 15-year-old.
The Smyrna City Council is considering purchasing about two dozen new automated external defibrillators for public city use.
A sitting county commission chairman was arrested for threatening to kill a close family member last week.
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office says a suspect is in custody related to a woman found shot at a McDonald’s drive-thru over the weekend.
Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe's trial for allegedly attacking a bar security guard is delayed following legal motions.
Unsealed documents suggest a former informant knew details about the Simpson murder weapon and cover-up attempts.
Georgia gas prices may be falling, but rising oil prices could limit further savings at the pump, says AAA.
A man faces an aggravated assault charge and was denied bond after attacking someone with a gun, then damaging their car last month.
Police are urging parents to talk with their children about a dangerous social media trend called the “Benadryl Challenge” after a St. Marys Middle School student was taken to a hospital.
Former NFL punter Kasey Redfern has died after what his family described as a battle with a rare form of central nervous system lymphoma. He was 35.
One student died and another was hurt after a shooting on the Atlanta Technical College campus Monday.
Cindy Crawford and family break silence following the death of Presley Gerber, who passed away at age 27.
“Dancing with the Stars” suspended pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy for social media posts he made about judge Carrie Ann Inaba. His celebrity partner, actress Jenna Dewan, will instead dance with Alan Bersten.
The Taraia Object expedition concluded its search for Amelia Earhart's plane without finding the missing aircraft.
A woman working in southeast Georgia was arrested after being accused of pocketing cash to let people pump diesel from the gas station where she worked.
A woman working in southeast Georgia was arrested after being accused of stealing diesel from the gas station she worked at.
Police say a Georgia man was arrested after he pointed his gun at someone during a fight.
A 19-year-old woman died after being hit by a Jeep that lost control on a wet road near a Cartersville gas station.
The U.S. Air Force identified the service member who died in a rappelling accident at a University of Texas at San Antonio football game on Saturday.
South Fulton drivers face long-term delays as Fairburn Road closes for bridge construction, set to finish in March.
The Falcons have signed Andy Dalton and released backup Cooper Rush, a league source confirmed to Channel 2 sports director Zach Klein.
A man faces a first-degree vehicular homicide charge after a crash in north Georgia left another driver dead.
Georgia voters will decide on three constitutional amendments during the November 3 election, including farm taxes.
Philadelphia Eagles star Jalen Hurts diagnosed with pulmonary emboli; expected to recover fully while sidelined.
It’s that time of year when the amount of daylight is getting shorter each day. You’ll notice that even more this week.
Kayem Foods issued a national recall for various meat products following reports of improper warehouse cooling temperatures.
Diners at a Longhorn Steakhouse in central Georgia could have been exposed to the measles, Georgia health officials say.
Pope Leo XIV addressed crowds in St. Peter's Square, stating he will gradually resume his duties after lung surgery.
Musk announced plans to distribute SpaceX shares to all U.S. kids next year, a move estimated to cost around $10 billion.
Hassan Kariem died on Oct. 12 when he was thrown from the Goliath roller coaster.
KFC announces a shift to Coca-Cola beverages by spring 2027, marking a major change for its 3,718 U.S. locations.
The Woodstock Police Department has been awarded a $97,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to target aggressive driving and reduce traffic crashes.
Hyundai recalls over 94,000 Genesis vehicles due to overheating power seat motors that pose a fire risk.
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Two people died and ten were injured after a vehicle crashed into a youth soccer game at the Stryker Sports Complex.
The shooting occurred just before midnight in the 300 block of Parkway Place. Monroe Police Departments said officers were initially called out to investigate a “disturbing the peace” complaint.
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kendal Daniels is recovering after he was carted off the field during Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears.
Caleb Williams had been “itching” on the sideline while missing three straight games.
A routine boarding of a commercial fishing vessel near Tybee Island led to the discovery of a crew member with an active warrant out of Chatham County, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
A Georgia Lottery player won a $125,000 jackpot in the Oct. 15 Fantasy 5 drawing with a ticket purchased in Evans.
North Point Ministries senior pastor Andy Stanley announced Sunday that he plans to step down from his leadership roles in 2027, beginning a transition to new leadership for the Atlanta-area church network.
A newly trained team of Atlanta 911 dispatchers helped deliver its first baby over the phone last Saturday, guiding a mother through childbirth inside a bathroom at Krog Street Market before paramedics arrived.
The family of a man accused of attacking a Georgia State University cafeteria worker with a chair says he has struggled with serious mental health issues for years and raised concerns about possible long-term effects of repeated head trauma from playing college football.
Goodwill of North Georgia has opened a new store and career center in Doraville, creating 36 jobs before the location even opened to the public.
The City of South Fulton said a temporary traffic change is coming to a busy area as it works to make travel safety improvements.
It’s officially spooky season and that means there’s still time to let your phantom fandom go wild before Halloween.
The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office says its R.A.P.T.O.R. Unit made 11 arrests, including nine felony arrests, during its second week of operations.
Former President Barack Obama will join Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms and U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff for a rally in Atlanta on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of death among men in the United States. A metro Atlanta non-profit is working to make sure more people get tested.
Henry County police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of taking an unattended iPhone 14 from a RaceTrac in McDonough.
The East Point Police Department is reminding residents they can anonymously report suspected criminal activity and neighborhood safety concerns through its tip411 service.
Cherokee County is welcoming visitors to a new conservation area and trail system following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 15.
A kitten trapped inside a car’s shock absorber in Sandy Springs is now safe and settling into a new home.
The Dunwoody Police Department is mourning the loss of Ranger, one of its first K-9 officers, after he escaped an out-of-state training facility and was later found dead.
Piedmont Walton Hospital has opened a $15 million emergency department expansion that more than doubles its capacity to treat patients in Walton County and surrounding communities.
An 81-year-old man was shot during a gunfight at a north Georgia Walmart on Wednesday night. Police have one person accused of killing him in custody.
Atlanta’s High Museum of Art is celebrating its first centennial, hosting a block party and activities with fun for everyone to ring in its first 100 years of art.
On Monday, the Atlanta City Council is expected to take a final vote on selling the city’s municipal jail to the Fulton County Government.
A new USDA grant will support Georgia's efforts to provide better nutrition education for young children over three years.
Chilly mornings and mild dry afternoons will be the rule this week.
It’s the first time since the AP poll began in 1936 that five of the top seven all lost in the same day.
An Atlanta teenager was shot four times early on Sunday morning.
The Brookhaven City Council has approved a resolution to purchase a 1.3-acre property to expand Lynwood Park.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Saturday that a “serious incident” caused a major fire at a military base in Alberta.
Six Flags Over Georgia welcomed guests back Saturday as its roller coasters resumed operation days after a deadly incident on Goliath left one person dead and four others injured.
Officers found the suspect inside a vehicle parked nearby shortly after responding to the scene.
Two people are dead and several are hurt after someone drove onto a soccer field on Saturday.
Three people were hospitalized after a shooting outside a high school homecoming game in Augusta Saturday.
No. 1 Georgia loses at home in Athens against rival Auburn.
The Atlanta Dream came up short with a loss against the Golden State Valkyries in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.
Sen. Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms targeted their opponents and President Donald Trump during a rally in Cobb County on the first weekend of early voting in Georgia.
An apparent landslide killed a bicyclist and injured another Saturday along a popular trail in Pennsylvania.
Atlanta police say they are investigating a shooting in southeast Atlanta Saturday afternoon. A possible suspect was detained.
Investigators are working to identify skeletal remains discovered by a hunter in a wooded area near a Georgia hospital.
Five people have been charged in connection with a shooting that left a 19-year-old man dead.
A dead raccoon tested positive for rabies on Friday in the Meadow Rock area.
Two suspects have been arrested in Illinois in connection with a deadly shooting in northwest Atlanta in June, police said.
Several dozen people, holding posters and flags and eliciting horn honks, gathered on a street corner in Atlanta’s Virginia-Highland neighborhood to encourage voters to head to the polls.
One person is dead and another injured in a shooting in southwest Atlanta, police said.
A metro Atlanta deputy rushed into a burning chicken coop to rescue nearly a dozen chickens trapped inside, according to the sheriff’s office.
A wanted man was found hiding in the basement of an Atlanta home after officers spotted him entering the house, police said.
when the Dream called two years ago with an offer — leave the campus that has a beach and come take over a WNBA club — Smesko stepped out of his comfort zone.
The WNBA will crown a first-time champion with the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream playing for the title in the best-of-seven series that starts Saturday.
A man is accused of trying to hide drugs inside a metro Atlanta police cruiser while being taken to jail.
A Georgia daycare employee has been charged with cruelty to children after police say surveillance video showed her pulling a chair out from under a 3-year-old child.
Two Georgia state prison inmates were sentenced Wednesday in federal court for running a phone extortion scheme behind bars that defrauded 119 victims out of more than $464,920.
The City of Brookhaven and DeKalb County have finalized an agreement to construct a new county-owned and operated fire station at Blackburn Park.
Atlanta police say that three people have been shot in southwest Atlanta on Friday night.