News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Apalachee Verdict?

Apalachee shooting suspect’s dad convicted in ‘novel’ case

A jury from neighboring Hall County found the father guilty of second-degree murder, among other charges.

Man arrested in 7-year-old’s shooting death

2 arrested in 7-year-old Atlanta girl’s shooting death

Two men are arrested in the shooting death of 7-year-old Zoey Price in Atlanta. The girl was injured when gunfire struck the house where she and her mother were, on Feb. 24.

AJC Deja News: DeKalb sheriff-elect Derwin Brown's murder in 2000 shocked metro Atlantans

Former DeKalb Sheriff Sidney Dorsey, who had his rival killed, dies in prison

The Augusta State Medical Prison inmate, who confessed to his 2000 crime in prison in 2007, died of natural causes at 86, the Georgia Department of Corrections says.

Georgia News
Teacher killed

Hall County teacher run over, killed confronting teens after prank, police say

An 18-year-old faces vehicular manslaughter charges after a late-night "rolling" prank turns deadly in a Gainesville neighborhood, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office says.

Dimpled trout lilies
WILD GEORGIA

This bloom named for a fish signals Georgia’s wildflower season is underway

Trout lilies are some of the state’s earliest blooming native wildflowers. And they're blooming right now.

Greening of Forsyth Park Fountain

Savannah shows its true color as fountain dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day

The iconic Forsyth Park fountain in Georgia's oldest city turned green Friday ahead of the Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade, one of the biggest celebrations in the U.S.

Crime & Public Safety
Acworth

Security guard’s fatal shooting marks Acworth’s first homicide of the year

A 25-year-old Douglasville man is jailed on murder charge after police say he shot a security guard after the guard broke up a fight behind the Saddle Bar on Cowan Road.

Teacher killed

Hall County teacher run over, killed confronting teens after prank, police say

An 18-year-old faces vehicular manslaughter charges after a late-night "rolling" prank turns deadly in a Gainesville neighborhood, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office says.

Homeless encampent on Leonard Tate Street SE

With World Cup knocking, homeless camp cleanup proceeds at downtown’s doorstep

Atlanta cleared a large homeless encampment near Grady ahead of the World Cup, part of its “Downtown Rising” push to place people in housing and improve safety.

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A world record attempt turns into a MARTA reality check

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Farewell to the King of Cabbagetown, who sometimes meowed like Dexter the Cat

Farewell to the king of Cabbagetown, who sometimes meowed at Dexter the cat

Atlanta Science Festival

The 2026 Atlanta Science Festival wants to help you trust science again

Bikes stolen from afterschool cycling program

Stolen bikes derail program that teaches Atlanta youth to ride

Delta

Delta settles lawsuit over maintenance worker’s death

President and CEO of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Donna Hyland speaks during a press conference on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the new Arthur M. Blank Pediatric Hospital in Atlanta. (Christina Matacotta for the AJC)

CEO Donna Hyland retiring from Children’s Healthcare, successor named

Free headshots and job offers on the spot: How Atlanta is trying to staff up before the World Cup

How Atlanta is helping businesses staff up before World Cup

Lady Gaga
CONCERT REVIEW

Lady Gaga, at peak of pop powers, returns to Atlanta with cinematic Mayhem Ball