News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Shooting leads to ‘large-scale manhunt’ in Forsyth County, officials say
After a dispute broke out in gunfire in a Forsyth County neighborhood, neighbors called 911 when stray bullets entered a child’s bedroom in a nearby house, officials said.

Georgia officers misuse license plate reader databases. Can they be stopped?
Georgia law enforcement officers have used license plate recognition databases for personal reasons. Agencies say they have guardrails, but experts say it's not enough.
Why humidity makes Atlanta’s heat feel even hotter
It's not just the heat. Learn why Georgia's humidity makes summer feel more intense and how it affects your body's natural cooling system.

Rivian delivers more EVs as it launches R2 model, but chip shortage looms
Rivian says demand increased after the launch of new model called R2, a model the company plans to build at its future Georgia factory.
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Tiffany Haddish DUI trial set for August after Ga. judge refuses to end case
Comedian and actor Tiffany Haddish is set to go to trial next month in Fayette County on DUI charges after a judge refused her recent request to end the case.
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Co-founder of Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville to retire after 30 years
Ann-Carol Pence, the co-founder and producing artistic director of Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville, will retire in 2027.
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2 victims identified, including 13-year-old, after shots fired into DeKalb home
A 13-year-old and a man died after shots were fired into a DeKalb County home early Thursday morning, police said.
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Tiffany Haddish DUI trial set for August after Ga. judge refuses to end case
Comedian and actor Tiffany Haddish is set to go to trial next month in Fayette County on DUI charges after a judge refused her recent request to end the case.
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Former Atlanta lawyer is set to run his 50th Peachtree Road Race
Greg Gates, a 77-year-old former attorney and certified public accountant, says the Peachtree Road Race has been the one constant in his life.
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NFL player’s mom dead, brother charged in Buckhead killing, officials say
The brother of a former Falcons player is facing charges, including murder, and accused of fatally cutting his mother's neck Tuesday at a Buckhead home, officials said.

World Cup Atlanta: Matches, traffic, weather, tickets, Fan Fest and more
Live updates from around Atlanta during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including match-day traffic, Fan Fest news, watch parties, MARTA updates and more.

Delta issues waivers for July Fourth flights to and from NYC, D.C. areas
The Fourth of July weekend is one of the busier travel periods of the year, and certain airspace restrictions could complicate travel.
Stalking claims lead to temporary protective order against Fulton manager
Fulton County Manager Dick Anderson is prohibited from getting close to a neighbor in their Roswell subdivision. His attorney says Anderson has done nothing wrong.
Peachtree Road Race updates: Cool, calm and collected
We're days away from the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race on July 4th in Atlanta.

‘Nothing in our playbook’: HIV advocates brace for funding instability
Some HIV prevention grants have been reduced under Trump, and some Atlanta advocates say they have already seen delays in funds arriving.

How Atlanta commuters, employers are navigating World Cup traffic
Some employers have encouraged remote work. Others said employees should come into the office and experience the festivities.

Summer fun for all ages: 6 activities for grandparents in July
From patriotic celebrations to hands-on crafts and family outings, here are six ways grandparents and grandkids can enjoy July around metro Atlanta.

Shooting leads to ‘large-scale manhunt’ in Forsyth County, officials say
After a dispute broke out in gunfire in a Forsyth County neighborhood, neighbors called 911 when stray bullets entered a child’s bedroom in a nearby house, officials said.

Georgia stakeholders cheer Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship
Analysts say a Supreme Court decision in favor of the Trump administration's order ending birthright citizenship could have upended Georgia’s economy.





