One Of The Largest FREE Jazz Festivals In The U.S. Is Coming To Atlanta...
Spring is in the air, and here in the ATL, we know that means one thing: the Atlanta Jazz Festival is just around the corner! This May, experience a full month of incredible jazz events hosted throughout the city, all culminating in the 2026 Atlanta Jazz Festival at Piedmont Park! Keep scrolling for all the details.
Boycott against Target ends after more than a year, metro Atlanta pastor says
The nationwide boycott against Target over its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies has ended after more than a year, according to a metro Atlanta pastor. What began in early 2025 as a 40‑day fast from shopping at Target led by pastor Jamal Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church later grew into a broader...
Roswell senior care home shut down; woman accused of exploiting residents
Police said additional charges could be filed as the investigation continues.
Four students injured following school bus crash in Georgia
GEORGIA — A DeKalb County school bus crashed in Brookhaven Thursday morning as heavy rain created slick and hazardous road conditions across metro Atlanta. The crash happened near the intersection of Century Boulevard NE and Clairmont Road (State Route 155), according to the DeKalb County School District. Officials...
Decapitated birds found in bags floating on Lake Avondale, police say
Authorities say a resident made the disturbing discovery when they noticed two black bags floating on Lake Avondale over the weekend.
Gwinnett County Board of Education selects next superintendent
After a nationwide search, the Gwinnett County Board of Education announced on Wednesday, Mar. 11, that Dr. Alexandra Estrella was named the sole finalist to serve as the next Superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools. The board said it reached a clear consensus that Dr. Estrella was the strongest candidate...
Gwinnett County schools install weapon detectors
Gwinnett County school leaders have installed brand-new weapons detection systems in schools across the district. We heard from Chief Tony Lockard of Gwinnett County Schools Police about how the systems are working and how they've been received by the public so far.
DeKalb County police warning students not to show up at park
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County police are warning students not to participate in a rumored "Senior Skip Day" takeover planned for Wade Walker Park. Officials say the gathering is not an approved event and students who skip school to attend could face consequences. Police said officers will enforce truancy...
Adopt Rusty from Gwinnett Animal Shelter
Rusty, ID#115623, is a 1.5-year-old, 56-pound dog available for adoption at the Gwinnett Animal Shelter. He was found in the Norcross area and arrived at the shelter on March 2. Rusty is shy at first but becomes friendly and playful once he feels comfortable.
AROUND TOWN: Wildlife sanctuary preparing to fight planned residences
The fight over a proposal to build 280 residences a few hundred feet from the Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary in south Gwinnett is showing no signs of letting up. In fact, it’s about to heat up as the sanctuary’s owners are gearing up to go on the offensive against Virginia-based developer Middleburg Communities. The...

















