Big Boi to Headline Free 404 Day Block Party in Atlanta
Atlanta is gearing up for a major hometown celebration on Saturday, April 4, 2026 — better known as 404 Day, a nod to the city’s iconic area code. Rap legend Big Boi, one half of the groundbreaking duo OutKast, will headline a free all-day block party that blends music, food, and local culture in true ATL fashion.
‘Clinging to a branch:’ A cry in the water leads to rescue of missing...
What began as every parent’s worst nightmare ended in relief, thanks to quick action, teamwork, and a community that refused to give up.
Atlanta police ‘bomb proofing’ horses for 2026 FIFA World Cup
ATLANTA - The world is coming to Atlanta this summer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and public safety is a top priority as the city prepares to host eight matches, including a semifinal. What we know:. With thousands of fans expected downtown, the Atlanta Police Department is stepping up...
Driving Saturday? ‘No Kings’ protests could back up traffic in some spots.
More than a dozen 'No Kings' protests and related events are scheduled for Saturday throughout metro Atlanta and could cause traffic disruptions.
Rapper 2 Chainz surprises Booker T. Washington High School seniors
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Seniors at Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta got a surprise visit from Grammy Award-winning rapper 2 Chainz as they planned for their futures. This was all part of the second annual BTW Fest sponsored by the non-profit Page Turners Make Great...
One woman found shot inside car in Georgia, investigation underway
GEORGIA — A woman was found shot inside a car Thursday night in DeKalb County, according to police. Officers responded around 10:30 p.m. to the intersection of Kensington Road and Memorial Drive, near Avondale Estates. When officers arrived, they located the woman inside a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. She...
11th Circuit takes fresh look at FBI raid of wrong Atlanta home
ATLANTA (CN) — The 11th Circuit was asked Wednesday to decide whether an FBI agent violated the Fourth Amendment when he led a raid into the wrong home, detonated a flash-bang grenade and held an innocent family at gunpoint at 5 a.m. It marks the second time the botched...
Former Grady nurse and Army veteran celebrating 105th birthday
Clara E. Bridges has spent decades caring for others, serving her country, and building bonds that continue to shape the communities of people around her.
Gunmen Bolt From Trouble-Plagued Atlanta Complex After Teen Is Shot, Police Say
Atlanta police have released new surveillance footage that shows a group of armed suspects sprinting away from the Ashley Cascade Apartment Homes after a March 16 shooting that left a 19-year-old woman wounded and a nearby building and vehicle riddled with gunfire. Investigators say the woman’s injuries were...
Arrest warrant: Man fled police while attempting $10K cable theft in Smyrna
Michael Lynn Smith, 23, of Forest Park, is accused of cutting and stealing AT&T cables on March 18 at 6:02 a.m., according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Smith ran from police when told to stop multiple times while attempting to steal cables at a residence at 4220 Millside Walk in...

















