ATLANTA — Rapper Lil Durk’s federal murder-for-hire trial is underway, with prosecutors presenting new details surrounding allegations that the Chicago artist financed an attempted hit against fellow rapper Quando Rondo and later attempted to leave the United States. Durk, whose ...

UNITED STATES — Target has removed a children’s Halloween costume from sale and issued a public apology after the outfit sparked widespread criticism over imagery that some shoppers said resembled racist caricatures associated with blackface and minstrel shows. The product ...

ALPHARETTA, GA — A massive redevelopment of North Point Mall that could eventually help bring an NHL franchise back to metro Atlanta has taken a major step forward after receiving approval from the Alpharetta City Council. Following more than six ...

UNITED STATES — Pumpkin spice season is officially back at Starbucks. The coffee chain’s famous Pumpkin Spice Latte returns Tuesday, August 25, as part of its nationwide 2026 fall menu launch. The Pumpkin Spice Latte, commonly known as the PSL, ...

UNITED STATES — Walmart shoppers are getting a major new checkout option. The retail giant is officially rolling out tap-to-pay technology, allowing customers to use popular digital payment methods such as Apple Pay and Google Payat its U.S. stores. The ...

ATLANTA — Quality Control Music co-founder and CEO Pierre “P” Thomas is alive and receiving medical care after suffering a heart attack, as his family and record label push back against false reports circulating online about his condition. Thomas was ...

ATLANTA — Consumers are being urged to check their refrigerators after certain alfalfa sprouts were recalled in connection with E. coli and Salmonella outbreaks that have sickened at least 55 people across 15 states. The recall involves products from Everything ...

ATHENS, GA — The University of Georgia women’s soccer program made NCAA history Thursday night, drawing a record crowd of 25,433 fans to Sanford Stadium for a dominant 6-0 victory over James Madison. The crowd set a new NCAA Division ...

ATLANTA, GA — Atlanta United has added another major international name to its roster, signing Swiss forward Breel Embolo to a contract that will keep him with the Five Stripes through the 2029-30 season. Embolo arrives in Atlanta from Stade ...

FAYETTE COUNTY, GA — Families looking to add a four-legged member to their household have an opportunity to adopt for free as the Fayette County Animal Shelter works to create much-needed space. The shelter is waiving all dog adoption fees ...