Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | July 26-28, 2024
This weekend offers a diverse array of things to do in metro Atlanta.
Ex-boyfriend arrested for killing pregnant Loganville teenager
The ex-boyfriend of the 7-month pregnant Loganville teenager who was killed a little over a week ago has been charged with malice murder, felony murder, feticide and aggravated assault.
Metro Atlanta police departments help students head back to school
A couple of police departments in the metro Atlanta area held back-to-school drives over the weekend to help local students.
Grandson tries to burn grandparents' Lawrenceville home down, neighbor says
A man was arrested in Lawrenceville Saturday night after allegedly trying to burn his grandparents' house down.
Gwinnett County men charged in multi-state fraud investigation
Investigators say one of the Gwinnett County men scammed victims across the country out of nearly $450,000 in just three months.
Braves, Stripers doubleheaders Saturday due to showers
Fans of the Atlanta Braves and the Gwinnett Stripers will have to wait to see their respective matchups.
Victim in fatal shooting behind Jimmy Carter Boulevard gas station identified
A man has been arrested for the shooting death of a man behind a Gwinnett County gas station on Sunday night.
Pregnant teen's body discovered in Gwinnett County woods, ex-boyfriend arrested
Mia Campos's body was found lying in the woods hours after she left her house with an unknown person. Now police say they've charged the pregnant 16-year-old's ex-boyfriend in connection with the case.
Girl, 14, found safe in Gwinnett County, 18-year-old charged with child molestation
An 18-year-old man has been charged with statutory rape and child molestation.
Back-to-school events and giveaways in metro Atlanta | 2024
List of back-to-school events and giveaways in the metro Atlanta area for 2024.
Snellville attempted murder-suicide: Police release names
Gwinnett County police have released the identities of those involved in an attempted murder-suicide along Glen Summit Lane last Friday.
Atlanta area family 'relieved' to be home after Beryl strands them in Jamaica
An Atlanta family's vacation to Jamaica turned into a nightmare after Hurricane Beryl rolled through, stranding them on the island. Now they're back home, but say they are out of thousands of dollars.
Peachtree Corners mother sentenced to life for stabbing 5-year-old to death, setting apartment on fire
The 23-year-old mother told police she stabbed her son 22 times and set their Peachtree Corners apartment on fire because she was pregnant and "could not take the stresses of life." She'll now spend the rest of her life behind bars.
72-year-old metro Atlanta grandmother wins 2 medals at bodybuilding competition
Metro Atlanta grandmother Evelyn Foulkner is coming home with two medals after her first bodybuilding competition at 72 years old.
Man shot to death near Gwinnett County gas station, police investigating
Surveillance video at the gas station on Jimmy Carter Boulevard caught the moments a man was shot and killed in the nearby woods. Now police are on a hunt for the gunman.
Three people displaced after fire rips through Norcross home
Three people are out of a place to sleep after a house fire in Norcross.
Second Gentleman postpones Georgia event scheduled for Monday
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff has postponed his trip to Georgia on Monday, according to the White House.
At least 1 dead in major crash on I-85 South
Gwinnett County police have confirmed a major crash on I-85 South Sunday afternoon was fatal.
Fentanyl overdose arrest: Mother reacts to Gwinnett County woman’s arrest
A Gwinnett County woman is facing a murder charge after police say the fentanyl-laced drugs she sold led to a man's fatal overdose.
Atlanta Bites: Where and what to eat in metro Atlanta | July 2024
Here's the latest roundup of restaurant news from around metro Atlanta.