Stash of meth found hidden in spare tire during traffic stop, deputies say
A traffic stop in Rabun County, Georgia, led deputies to a hidden meth stash in a vehicle’s spare tire.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Metro Atlanta man convicted of rape already in jail on murder charge
A Clayton County jury has convicted a man of aggravated sexual battery and false imprisonment in a 2020 case only to learn he was already behind bars on a se...
May 6, 2026Open source
Sudden end of Spirit Airlines complicates journeys and lives, expected to impact all passengers
The implications of Spirit shutting down go beyond the budget airline.
May 4, 2026Open source
Officer caught on video body slamming suspect ‘used reasonable force,’ police chief says
A police chief said that an officer who performed a body slam on a person with their hands behind their back at Walmart was found to have “used reasonable...
May 4, 2026Open source
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Atlanta is central to U.S.-Canada-Mexico World Cup collaboration and success
Canada is a key security, trade and cultural partner with Georgia, which makes North America hosting the World Cup in cities like Georgia so meaningful.
May 24, 2026Open source
Metro Atlanta braces for severe storm threat, flood risk Memorial Day weekend
Daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through the holiday weekend and beyond for all of North and Middle Georgia, the National Weather Servi...
May 24, 2026Open source
Why Burt Jones says his billionaire opponent is hiding his past
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones faces healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson in a high-stakes Georgia primary runoff election on June 16.
May 22, 2026Open source
Video shows 'complete mayhem' during Atlanta high school graduation fight
An Atlanta high school graduation fight broke out Thursday outside a commencement ceremony on the Georgia Tech campus.
May 22, 2026Open source
Things to do Memorial Day Weekend in metro Atlanta | May 22-24, 2026
List of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta and North Georgia over Memorial Day Weekend.
May 21, 2026Open source
Georgia veteran rescues woman stranded on roof of car during major Atlanta floods on Downtown Connector
The dramatic rescue on the Downtown Connector near Baker Street was captured on video as floodwaters rapidly rose along Interstate 75/85.
May 21, 2026Open source
Waymo suspends service in Atlanta after driverless car gets stuck in flood waters
Waymo suspended services after one of their driverless vehicles got stranded in Atlanta, Georgia floodwaters. Here's what happened -> (Credit: Claudia)
May 21, 2026Open source
Opening new doors to opportunity: From ‘Hidden Figures’ to visible futures
A new Microsoft Datacenter Academy at Atlanta Technical College aims to prepare Georgia students for high-demand data center jobs.
May 20, 2026Open source
Jones, Jackson to face off in GOP runoff race for governor
ATLANTA — One of Georgia's most-watched GOP races is headed to a runoff. Republicans Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will go head-to-head in a runoff race.
May 20, 2026Open source
Man dies after being shot outside Vine City food mart in Atlanta, crashing into power pole
When officers arrived, they found a man inside the vehicle suffering from an apparent gunshot wound after he had crashed into a power pole.
May 19, 2026Open source
Gators’ slugger Taylor Shumaker powers Florida into Super Regionals
Florida sophomore Taylor Shumaker's homer, three runs lead Gators past Georgia Tech 5-2 and into the NCAA Super Regionals.
May 17, 2026Open source
Alleged Georgia cocaine trafficker pulled from ocean after plane crash near the Bahamas
A man accused of trafficking drugs into Georgia was in federal court on Friday after surviving a plane crash.
May 16, 2026Open source
2 die in chain-reaction crash on I-75 in central Georgia
Georgia State Patrol said that two people died in a chain-reaction crash on Interstate 75 northbound in central Georgia Friday afternoon.
May 16, 2026Open source
EXCLUSIVE: GOP Governor Hopeful Tied To Syrian Refugee Resettlement Group
Jackson, whose company reports over $3 billion in annual revenue, is pouring historic sums into Georgia’s Republican gubernatorial primary. He has also fac...
May 14, 2026Open source
Gov. Kemp signs 2027 budget into law
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Gov. Brian Kemp signed his last budget as Georgia’s 83rd chief executive on Tuesday.
May 12, 2026Open source
‘Symptomatic’ hantavirus patient brought to Atlanta tests negative for virus
A patient brought to Atlanta with suspected hantavirus from a cruise ship has tested negative. Two people are being treated at Emory University Hospital.
May 12, 2026Open source
Gov. Kemp on patients coming to Atlanta from hantavirus-hit ship: ‘It’s just the right thing to do’
Gov. Brian Kemp projected confidence in Georgia’s health institutions on Monday, saying the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
May 12, 2026Open source
Pair charged in Marietta armed robbery that left two shot
Two Marietta teens are in custody after two others were shot and wounded in a local armed robbery Wednesday, city police report.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Lakemont is in Rabun County, Georgia.
Region: North Georgia
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30552
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Bottoms and Ossoff plan campaign as ‘partners’ at top of Democratic ticket
Keisha Lance Bottoms and U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, Georgia Democrats' new standard-bearers, are planning to campaign as ‘partners’ at the top of the Democrat...
May 24, 2026Open source
Atlanta is central to U.S.-Canada-Mexico World Cup collaboration and success
Canada is a key security, trade and cultural partner with Georgia, which makes North America hosting the World Cup in cities like Georgia so meaningful.
May 24, 2026Open source
Metro Atlanta braces for severe storm threat, flood risk Memorial Day weekend
Daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through the holiday weekend and beyond for all of North and Middle Georgia, the National Weather Servi...
May 24, 2026Open source
Inside the social media clash shaking up Georgia's GOP Senate runoff
A social media post from an account tied to GOP Senate candidate Mike Collins has ignited severe backlash amid a highly competitive Georgia primary race.
May 23, 2026Open source
Why Burt Jones says his billionaire opponent is hiding his past
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones faces healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson in a high-stakes Georgia primary runoff election on June 16.
May 22, 2026Open source
Driving on empty could cost you more than filling up at the pump
Georgia gas prices are averaging $4.00 a gallon, but in some parts of the metro, it's costing close to $5.00.
May 22, 2026Open source
Video shows 'complete mayhem' during Atlanta high school graduation fight
An Atlanta high school graduation fight broke out Thursday outside a commencement ceremony on the Georgia Tech campus.
May 22, 2026Open source
The Lady Vols advance to their 10th College world series after beating Georgia, 2-1
Mardjetko’s performance helped seal the win and punched Tennessee’s ticket back to the Women’s College World Series.
May 22, 2026Open source
'I appreciate the opportunities' | Georgia Military College cadet earns historic appointments to four U.S....
Ty Aveni makes history as the first to earn appointments to four U.S. service academies, after being waitlisted from the Coast Guard Academy.
May 22, 2026Open source
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