Metro Atlanta fireworks show evacuated after gunfire heard, 1 detained
A fireworks show was disrupted Saturday night after gunfire was heard in the area, and one person was detained.
2 metro Atlanta men charged with trafficking meth
Instead of towing a vehicle, authorities say a tow truck driver carried a load of drugs.
Water rescues, officials warn of strong currents on the Chattahoochee River
As Fourth of July weekend brings increased recreation on the Chattahoochee River, Roswell firefighters responded to two separate water rescue calls on Friday.
Metro Atlanta law enforcement agency mourns death of longtime lieutenant
The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of one of its leaders after Lt. Darlene Duke, a supervisor in the agency’s Jail Operations Bureau. Officials have not released her cause of death.
Black women-led bookstores host second Black Girl Book Fair in Decatur
Six metro Atlanta bookstores return to celebrate community, sisterhood, joy and culture through books on July 11. Six Black- and women-led bookstores are reuniting to host Black Girl Book Fair at Brave and Kind Bookshop in Decatur on July 11. Now in its second year, the free, family-friendly event is...
Gwinnett celebrates start of July Fourth holiday despite heat
Families packed the Duluth Town Green Friday to kick off the Fourth of July weekend.
Two pulled from Lake Lanier after wake tears into pontoon
Two pulled from Lake Lanier after wake tears into pontoon DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — Two people were rescued from the water after a pontoon boat was damaged by a large wake on Lake Lanier Friday night. The incident happened around 10 p.m. on July 3 near the Athens Boat Club following a fireworks show. According t
Peachtree Road Race: Grandson honors late grandfather who raced with kids in wagon
Every family has its treasured memories. For the Murphy family, they include photos that made the newspapers.
Woman found with stab wounds after Stone Mountain crash
Authorities in DeKalb County are investigating a violent incident after a woman involved in a two-vehicle crash in Stone Mountain was discovered suffering from multiple stab wounds in addition to injuries sustained in the collision. The incident occurred along the 5000 block of Memorial Drive, where DeKalb County polic
Metro Atlanta city kicks off fireworks early for July Fourth
Thousands filled the streets to watch the amazing display in Tucker Friday along Main Street.
