Atlanta Police release videos of ex-Judge Christina Peterson's arrest at a Buckhead nightclub, detailing her emotional response and refusal to identify herself.

A man robbed a McDonald's in Atlanta through the drive-thru window, escaping with a cash tray. Police are investigating, and there's a $2,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Police search for Jaylen Hill after he allegedly shot his cousin, Righteous Hill, over a vehicle dispute. Despite a reward offer, Hill remains at large.

A 2-year-old boy was found dead in a hot car in Cobb County; no charges have been filed pending an investigation. Georgia has the fifth-highest rate of child hot car deaths in the US.

Atlanta is considering a "blight tax" to curb urban decay by targeting absentee owners of neglected properties, exempting occupied buildings, with incentives for improvements.

A water main break in Buckhead disrupted services and led to road closures; service was restored that evening, but concerns about the aging infrastructure persist.

Emory Smyrna Hospital will close by December 2024, affected by COVID-19 impacts and renovation challenges, with patient services moving to expanded facilities at Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital.

Civil rights groups are reevaluating their legal strategies and considering Section 1983 in their fight against a contentious redistricting plan in Arkansas after a series of court defeats.

A water main repair in Atlanta has closed part of Lakeside Drive NE. Residents within the affected area can access their driveways from Sims Avenue NE. Detours are in place for drivers until repairs are finished.

Georgia Outdoor News reports that certain snakes in Georgia can climb trees, walls, and fences using their muscular bodies and scales.

Clayton County's Gideon Oji finished eighth in the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, while Patrick Bertoletti won the event, with Joey Chestnut absent due to a ban. Miki Sodo claimed the women's title with a record 51 hot dogs.

President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to two Union soldiers, Philip G. Shadrach and George D. Wilson, for their valor in the Civil War's Great Locomotive Chase.

Atlanta's e-bike rebate program attracts nearly 9,000 applicants, aiming to provide sustainable transportation options, with lottery-drawn rebates prioritizing lower-income residents.