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"Atlanta residents urged to stay indoors during extreme heat advisory, with a thermometer displaying dangerously high temperatures near Selena S. Butler Park, where cooling center is open for relief from 105-degree heat."

Atlanta Faces Dangerous Heat as Temperatures Soar to 105 Degrees This Week

Jul 28, 2025

Atlanta is facing extreme heat conditions, with temperatures feeling as high as 105 degrees on Monday and Tuesday. Heat advisories are in ef ... read more

"Traffic jam on I-20 eastbound in Lithia Springs due to multi-vehicle crash, GDOT alerts motorists to avoid area for delays, October 2023."

Major Traffic Jam on I-20 Eastbound in Lithia Springs After Afternoon Crash

Jul 28, 2025

A crash in Lithia Springs has resulted in all lanes of I-20 eastbound being blocked as of Monday afternoon, just after 2 p.m. west of Thornt ... read more

"Investigators examining the malfunctioned MARTA escalator at Vine City station, where missing drive belts led to injuries for 21 passengers after a Beyoncé concert. Photo shows state safety inspector Jerrold Miller inspecting the escalator's internal mechanisms and missing

MARTA Escalator Malfunction Leaves 21 Injured as Missing Drive Belts Raise Safety Concerns

Jul 28, 2025

Four drive belts were found missing from the motors of a malfunctioning MARTA escalator at the Vine City station, leading to injuries among ... read more

Alt text: "Memorial bench dedicated to Katie Janness and her dog Bowie in Piedmont Park, Atlanta, honoring the victims of a brutal unsolved homicide that occurred in July 2021, highlighting ongoing community concerns for park safety and justice

Four Years Later, Unsolved Murder of Katie Janness Haunts Atlanta Community and Sparks Calls for Justice

Jul 28, 2025

Four years after the tragic killing of Katie Janness in Piedmont Park on July 28, 2021, her friend Kristy Stupka continues to honor her memo ... read more

"Scene of shooting in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn neighborhood on Edgewood Avenue, where one man was killed and 10 others injured in a violent incident early Monday morning."

Deadly Shooting in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn Neighborhood Leaves One Man Dead and Ten Injured

Jul 28, 2025

A shooting in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn neighborhood early Monday morning left one man dead and 10 others injured. The incident occurred around ... read more

"Police officers investigating the scene of a fatal stabbing in College Park, Atlanta, where a man was found with a chest wound on Southampton Road, leading to the arrest of suspect Jorge Ortega for murder."

Man Arrested for Fatal Stabbing in College Park as Investigation Continues

Jul 27, 2025

A man was arrested Saturday night in connection with a fatal stabbing in College Park, where police found a victim with a chest wound in the ... read more

"Families First protest in Atlanta against Trump’s 'big, beautiful bill' impacting Medicaid and food assistance, featuring local leaders and community members speaking on economic justice and health care access at Impact Church on Sylvan Road."

Atlanta Protesters Rally Against Big Beautiful Bill Impacting Families and Communities

Jul 27, 2025

On July 4, President Donald Trump signed the "big, beautiful bill," which has sparked protests across Atlanta and the nation, including a ra ... read more

"Gwinnett County Jail entrance with ICE detainer requests signage, highlighting the increase in foreign-born inmate detentions in metro Atlanta as local law enforcement collaborates with Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid rising immigration policy changes."

Surge in ICE Detainer Requests Sparks Concerns Among Atlanta Immigrant Communities

Jul 27, 2025

Jails in metro Atlanta are increasingly detaining foreign-born inmates for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with Gwinnett County leading ... read more

"Scene of tragic car crash involving a gray Ford Fusion on Georgia 81 in Covington, where a 16-year-old boy lost his life while fleeing from Georgia State Patrol during a road check, highlighting local Atlanta crime issues."

Teen Driver Killed in High-Speed Crash While Fleeing Troopers in Covington Georgia

Jul 26, 2025

A 16-year-old boy was killed in a crash while fleeing from troopers late Friday night in Covington, Georgia. The incident occurred around 10 ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta police respond to multiple shooting incidents, including a deadly shooting at Empire Park where a teenager was killed and several others injured, highlighting ongoing violence despite a 32% drop in homicides this year."

Atlanta Grapples with Surge in Violence as Multiple Shootings Leave Four Dead and 17 Injured

Jul 26, 2025

Since Wednesday, multiple shootings in Atlanta have resulted in four deaths and 17 injuries, as reported by Atlanta police. Despite a 32% de ... read more

Alt text: "Atlanta City Council member Jason Dozier and his 4-year-old daughter Rayna recovering after being struck by a car while riding their electric bicycle on Peter Street SW in Castleberry Hill, highlighting the dangers of cycling in Atlanta's streets

Atlanta Council Member Jason Dozier Survives Second Bicycle Accident with Daughter as Calls for Safer Streets Intensify

Jul 26, 2025

Atlanta City Council member Jason Dozier was struck by a car while bicycling with his 4-year-old daughter, Rayna, on Peter Street SW in Cast ... read more

"Tribute to MiKah King, a beloved Arabia Mountain High School athlete, who tragically passed away at 15 after a medical emergency during football practice. The image shows a candlelight vigil honoring his memory, surrounded by friends, teammates,

Community Mourns the Loss of Rising Star MiKah King After Tragic Football Practice Incident

Jul 26, 2025

MiKah King, a 15-year-old rising sophomore at Arabia Mountain High School, passed away on Tuesday following a medical emergency during footb ... read more

Alt text: "Meteorologist Lindsay Marlow discusses the upcoming extreme heat wave in Atlanta, warning of record-breaking temperatures and dangerous humidity levels, as the National Weather Service predicts highs reaching 102 degrees and heat index values soaring above 106 degrees."

Atlanta Braces for Unprecedented Heat Wave with Record-Breaking Temperatures This Weekend

Jul 25, 2025

A significant heat wave is set to hit Georgia this weekend, with temperatures in Atlanta expected to reach 102 degrees by Monday, marking th ... read more

"Image of Gainesville police officers investigating a road rage incident on Jesse Jewell Parkway, where Logan Ryan Plumley allegedly pulled a gun on two men. The scene highlights the escalating crime issues in Atlanta, including Plumley’s connection to the homicide of disabled

Gainesville Man Arrested for Road Rage Incident Linked to November Homicide of Disabled Neighbor

Jul 25, 2025

On Monday, Logan Ryan Plumley, a 21-year-old from Gainesville, was involved in a road rage incident where he allegedly pulled a gun on two m ... read more

Alt text: "Cobb County police investigate the scene of a tragic shooting on Padgett Drive, where 13-year-old Desiyah Reed was fatally injured. Three juveniles have been charged with murder in connection to the incident, highlighting the

Three Juveniles Charged with Murder in Tragic Shooting of 13-Year-Old Desiyah Reed in Cobb County

Jul 25, 2025

Three juveniles in custody following a shooting in Cobb County have been charged with murder, police announced on Friday. The victim, identi ... read more

Alt text: "South Fulton Police Chief Keith Meadows placed on leave amid federal lawsuits alleging abuse of authority and retaliation; City Council initiates independent review of police department practices."

South Fulton Police Chief Placed on Leave Amid Controversial Lawsuits and Investigation into Department Practices

Jul 25, 2025

The city of South Fulton is placing Police Chief Keith Meadows on leave starting August 5 while an independent review of the department's pr ... read more

"Atlanta police recruit Wendy Celestin, charged with firing gunshots into the air outside U Bar in East Point, stands in front of the Fulton County Jail after being released on bond. The incident, which involved multiple recruits and escalated into a dispute

Atlanta Police Recruit Faces Charges After Firing Gun in East Point Sports Bar Incident

Jul 25, 2025

Wendy Celestin, one of four Atlanta police recruits dismissed following a dispute outside U Bar in East Point, is facing charges for alleged ... read more

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