Taylor Croft

Taylor Croft is a general assignment reporter on the breaking news team. She covers all kinds of breaking news — from trending news and heartfelt community stories to hard-hitting journalism in Atlanta and beyond. A metro Atlanta native, she started her journalism career as an AJC intern before she graduated from Kennesaw State University and subsequently became a staff reporter on the local news team.

Latest from Taylor Croft

Crucial rain headed to South Georgia amid ongoing wildfires

Widespread rain expected to hit southeast Georgia this week could prove beneficial to two wildfires continuing to impact the area.

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Giant pandas are coming back to Zoo Atlanta after 2-year hiatus

The zoo had been without pandas since 2024, after a 25-year period.

In legal twist, deputy convicted in jail death case after civil suit failed

Former Fulton County Sheriff’s Office deputy Arron Cook pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and violation of oath charges this week in the 2018 death of Antonio May.

Midtown roads to close for Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade

Staggered road and lane closures will take place throughout Saturday along Peachtree Street in Midtown.

What to know before the Atlanta United season home opener Saturday

A fan’s guide to traffic, parking, safety and weather for the first Atlanta United match of the season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Man kills self when Smyrna traffic stop leads to gunfire, police say

A person is dead and the GBI is investigating after a traffic stop turned fatal in Smyrna on Friday morning, according to police.

‘Dirty soda’ is all the rage. Swig bets Coca-Cola’s hometown will love it.

The soda fountain chain popularized on TikTok and "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" aims to open two stores in metro Atlanta, home of Coca-Cola.

Cobb woman killed months after her boyfriend got out on bond, police say

Court documents allege the suspect had threatened, chased and hit the victim in the face with a gun in a prior incident.

DeKalb officer shot teen girl who had gun in waistband, GBI says

The GBI is investigating in DeKalb County after an officer shot and injured a teen girl Tuesday, officials say.

2 lucky metro Atlantans each win $1 million playing Powerball

The Georgia winning tickets from Saturday's drawing were bought at gas stations in Snellville and Union City.