Atlanta starts Wednesday mostly sunny, but storms are likely this afternoon. Heavy rain, gusty winds and rising heat remain in the forecast through the weekend.

An Atlanta woman alleges a mislabeled tissue sample led to a cancer misdiagnosis and an unnecessary hysterectomy. Kaiser Permanente is named in the lawsuit.

A Douglas County woman accused in her boyfriend’s killing is seeking $75,000 for her defense. Her attorney says she needs the money to prove her innocence, while the victim’s father calls the appeal disrespectful.

Fulton County is asking a judge to let it collect 2026 property taxes before the digest is finalized. The fix could keep schools and local governments solvent — but may mean adjusted bills later.

Overflowing dumpsters and a broken compactor have left Magnolia Park residents battling pests and worsening living conditions. Many say moving is financially impossible.

A motorcycle pursuit from DeKalb into Rockdale ended with a crash, an airlift and a rider in stable condition.

A person was shot in a DeKalb County parking lot near Wesley Chapel Road and Snapfinger Woods Drive. The injuries were reported as non-life-threatening.

Eric Holder is backing Keisha Lance Bottoms as Georgia's governor's race becomes entangled with a broader Southern fight over redistricting and voting power.

Atlanta Public Schools turned back-to-school preparation into a packed family event, with supplies, wellness services and resources under one roof.

A blind, pigmentless fish beneath Huntsville has been identified as a new genus and species—and may be among the rarest fish on Earth.

Atlanta police released images of two suspects allegedly using a credit card stolen from a southeast Atlanta vehicle.

A Fulton County community advocate is asking a federal appeals court to revive her lawsuit accusing Sheriff Patrick Labat of retaliation through a protective order.

A 37-year-old man is missing after last sheltering beneath a Carters Lake dock. Crews are searching a two-square-mile area by air and water.