Apalachee High School shooter sentenced to life without parole
Colt Gray, the teenager who admitted to killing four people in the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School, will spend the rest of his life in prison without parole.
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2 black-and-white ruffed lemurs come to Zoo Atlanta's Living Treehouse
Zoo Atlanta adds two more black-and-white-ruffed lemurs, Sora and Kairi, to its Living Treehouse exhibit. The animal is on the endangered species list.
Wellstar Health Sytsem announces nearly 800 employee layoff
The healthcare company says it will layoff nearly 761 employees in its corporate, administrative and shared service roles, but it will retain its frontline care team.
Grammy-winning R&B artist Ciara donates $50K to local youth
The R&B signer just announced she's donating $50,000 to invest in Atlanta's youth, helping to support their passions and future careers in music, film, fashion and more.
Death of 13-year-old found shot at Atlanta home under investigation
Investigators are working to learn what led up to a shooting that ended with a 13-year-old boy dead in a northwest Atlanta home.
Mexican national facing charges after shooting on MARTA bus
A Mexican national is facing charges after officials say an accidental shooting onboard a MARTA bus left him and and another passenger injured.
Peachtree City company settles PPP loan fraud allegations for $2.6M
Federal prosecutors say Universal Environmental Services obtained a nearly $2 million PPP loan by over-reporting its workforce. The company denies liability, but agreed to the settlement.
Lawmakers named to committee examining how Georgia counts votes
Georgia lawmakers have banned the use of QR codes in the state's elections, but they haven't figured out a replacement method.
Atlanta Mission cancels plan for homeless service hub near Beltline
A service hub for Atlanta's unhoused population planned near the Beltline's Westside Trail is going back to the drawing board.
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Francisco Lindor homers twice, drives in 6 as Mets clobber Braves
Francisco Lindor homered twice and tripled off the top of the fence, driving in six runs as the Mets pulled away for a 14-3 victory over the Braves on Monday night.
Emotional ceremony for 3 inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Atlanta Braves escape with 3-2 win over Baltimore Orioles in 11 innings
Matt Olson caught Gunnar Henderson's line drive and stepped on first for an improbable double play in the bottom of the 10th, and Austin Riley's RBI double an inning later lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Beavers' 9th-inning hit gives the Orioles a 3-2 victory over the Braves
Dylan Beavers singled home a run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.
Ronald Acuña Jr. could return for Braves' series in Baltimore
Braves manager Walt Weiss says right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. could return for Atlanta's series in Baltimore starting Friday.
Sale strikes out 11 as the Braves hit 4 home runs, defeating Padres
Chris Sale matched a season-high with 11 strikeouts as the Atlanta Braves hit four home runs in a 6-5 win over the San Diego Padres.
Georgia running back Dante Dowdell recovering after ATV accident
Georgia running back Dante Dowdell was injured in a recent off-campus accident and Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart didn't offer specifics.
Kirby Smart says Georgia isn't distracted by NIL, expansion or transfer portal
He's the dean of Southeastern Conference coaches who also has two national titles at on his resume, so what Georgia's Kirby Smart says about the state of college football is bound to resonate outside his own state.
Braves squander early lead in 8-3 loss to Padres
Manny Machado homered twice, Fernando Tatis Jr. hit the longest home run in the majors this season, and the San Diego Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 8-3.
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Georgia bracing for sweltering heat and possible afternoon storms
The summer high temperatures are baking most of Georgia and parts of the state could also see storms bringing flooding and high winds this afternoon.
Heat advisory in effect as storms threaten parts of north Georgia
A heat advisory is in effect for most of Georgia as heat index values are expected to reach 105 to 110 degrees Tuesday afternoon. Forecasters say isolated strong thunderstorms could develop later in the day, bringing damaging wind gusts and localized flooding to parts of metro Atlanta and north Georgia.
Camp Kingfisher gives metro Atlanta kids confidence before class begins
As thousands of metro Atlanta students prepare to head back to school, Camp Kingfisher at the Chattahoochee Nature Center is helping children build confidence, friendships and leadership skills through outdoor adventures. Campers say the experience has become more than a summer tradition; it's a place where lasting memories are made and future counselors are inspired.
City Schools of Decatur reaccredited before students return to class
City Schools of Decatur has earned reaccreditation from Cognia after meeting standards for academics, financial oversight, safety protocols and compliance. The district, including Decatur High School, Beacon Hill Middle School and all elementary schools, begins the new school year Monday alongside several other metro Atlanta districts.
Apalachee High shooter Colt Gray returns to court for day 3 of sentencing
The sentencing hearing for Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray enters its third day in Barrow County. The defense is expected to call its final two witnesses before Gray has an opportunity to address the court ahead of Judge Nicholas Primm's decision on whether he will receive life in prison with or without the possibility of parole.
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See 2026 Georgia primary runoff election results from key local races
Tuesday's runoffs in Georgia saw major some upsets in races that will determine who will be on the ballot in November.
Lawmakers named to committee examining how Georgia counts votes
Georgia lawmakers have banned the use of QR codes in the state's elections, but they haven't figured out a replacement method.
Voting begins in Georgia's 13th Congressional District special election
Six candidates are vying to serve the rest of Rep. David Scott's term after the longtime lawmaker's death in April.
UGA historian argues for proportional representation in elections
Renowned historian James C. Cobb told CBS News Atlanta why he joined 500+ scholars urging Congress to rethink winner-take-all elections after SCOTUS's Callais ruling.
Trump's Georgia visit draws crowds of supporters and critics
President Trump's stop in Cobb County drew both enthusiastic supporters and vocal critics, highlighting Georgia's significance in the 2026 election.
Mike Collins absent from Trump's Cobb County campaign stop
Collins had been rumored to appear alongside President Trump, but the Republican Senate candidate did not attend the Cobb County event.
Penny Brown Reynolds: Trump is sowing doubt about Georgia elections
During a national TV appearance, Penny Brown Reynolds said Donald Trump's election rhetoric is meant to erode voter confidence ahead of Georgia's 2026 race.
GOP candidate Rick Jackson to join Trump at Cobb County event
Jackson said he plans to appear alongside President Donald Trump during the president's scheduled visit to Cobb County.
Georgia leaders, advocates respond as Trump revives 2020 election claims
Georgia officials and voting rights advocates pushed back after President Trump repeated false and misleading claims about election integrity.