Metro Atlanta News

Extreme heat prompts Georgia schools to rearrange operations and activities

The extremely hot weather is causing disruptions in some metro Atlanta schools, knocking out HVACs and prompting virtual learning where possible.

Babysitter faces kidnapping, cruelty charges after girls found, warrant says

Camera footage shows the dramatic rescue of two missing girls from a tow trailer where police say their babysitter "jeopardized their health, safety, and well-being."

His song about Waffle House went viral. Then the company fired him.

A Gwinnett County man whose song celebrating Waffle House went viral has been fired by the Atlanta-headquartered restaurant franchise for violating its policy.

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Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams hugs a supporter during a break in a City Council work session in Stockbridge on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

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Feds say he ran a $165M crypto scam and fled to Fiji. He’s back and facing charges.

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‘2000 Mules’ maker settles defamation case with Gwinnett man on eve of trial

Olympic Cauldron

Atlanta mayor thinks Olympic cauldron should stay in Summerhill

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Customs asked for his phone passcode. Now he faces a felony.

Zola Cooper, 4, (left) and her sister, Norah Cooper, 11 months, were found on Monday after they were abducted by their babysitter. (Courtesy of Atlanta Police Department)

2 missing girls kidnapped by babysitter found safe, Atlanta police say

Atlanta officer shot

Officer injured while responding to mental health crisis call, Atlanta police say

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