DeKalb County grad with $3.4 million in scholarships picks his future school
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Jaedin Wright, a recent graduate at McNair High School, drew a lot of attention by turning rejection into opportunity, earning more than $3.4 million in college scholarships after his top-choice school turned him down. Now his story has an update: He's decided which among the...
Family fights to reclaim Decatur home after squatters host pool parties
The Oliver family says decades of memories tied to their parents' home have been disrupted by a group of alleged squatters.
Fulton County identifies officer in shooting on McDaniel Street, says shooting was self-defense
Multiple police agencies are investigating a shooting in southwest Atlanta.
Kennesaw officials at odds over ‘decriminalizing’ cannabis
At Tuesday’s work session, Kennesaw Councilman Anthony Gutierrez called for the city to reduce penalties for recreational cannabis use, a proposal that launched a lengthy discussion rife with disagreement, from Mayor Derek Easterling in particular. In Georgia, possession of less than one ounce without the intent to...
DeKalb Fifth Grader Sarv Dharavane Places Third at 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee
Dunwoody, GA, May 31, 2025: Eleven-year-old Sarv Dharavane of Dunwoody made Georgia proud by clinching third place at the prestigious 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee held in National Harbor, Maryland, this past week. A fifth grader at Austin Elementary School in DeKalb County, Sarv was the youngest finalist in...
Mableton agrees to pay Cobb County $9.5M for police, transportation services in one-year agreement
In a Friday night emergency meeting, the Mableton City Council reversed course and voted to approve a one-year agreement with Cobb County to provide police and transportation services.
Vigil held in Atlanta for pregnant woman being kept alive
New Tiny Door in Atlanta raises awareness for arthritis. Final weekend of Georgia Renaissance Festival in Fulton County. Blavity Fest celebrates Black innovation in Atlanta. Blavity Fest celebrates Black innovation in Atlanta. WWII veterans honored at Hartsfield-Jackson before flying to France. Updated: 6 hours ago....
10 dynamic Black festivals you can’t miss in 2025
Here are 10 dynamic festivals to consider attending this summer. These events celebrate culture, creativity, entrepreneurship, food, music, and the global influence of the African diaspora:. Juneteenth ATL Parade & Music Festival – Atlanta, GA. June 14–15, 2025. One of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the...
Fulton officer fatally shoots person who charged at them with pipe, police say
The GBI is investigating after authorities say a Fulton County police officer shot and killed someone who charged at the officer with a pipe at the Heritage Station Apartments
Arrest made in deadly shooting at St. Vincent de Paul charity
The Chamblee Police Department announced a suspect was in custody related to the deadly shooting outside of the St. Vincent de Paul charity on Friday.
