Vanessa McCray

Social media celeb who paraded luxury life indicted in alleged Georgia SNAP fraud

An Atlanta social media celebrity with millions of followers was federally indicted for fraudulently obtaining more than $4 million in SNAP benefits, authorities say.

Outkast and Waffle House bring Atlanta together, one Cadillac at a time

Outkast and Waffle House bring Atlanta together, with fans lining up to purchase apparel and accessories from the Outkast and Waffle House collaboration.

Georgia's most popular name for girls changes again

The Social Security Administration on Thursday released the 2025 list of most used baby names by state.

W.E.B. Du Bois challenged racist myths with data, images. We re-created his work.

More than 125 years after Du Bois presented his works in Paris, the AJC has re-created the visualizations and photographs with modern looks at the lives of Black Georgians.

Motherhood fuels U.S. bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor’s fifth Olympic run

Dahlonega cold case murder solved thanks to DNA genealogy research

It took a quarter century of dead ends and strange leads before DNA evidence led a family to the real killer of Herman Wilder of Dahlonega.

Why Midtown Atlanta’s holiday lights display is a little less vibrant

Midtown Bright, the annual winter lights display, was cut back this year.

Which day of the week is Atlanta's worst commute day?

A recent study from Texas A&M University backs up what we're all seeing: Roads are clogged all day long, and by some metrics, traffic is busier than in 2019.

Georgia firefighter’s hand reattached after man attacks him with sword

Wrightsville first responder says a lifelong friend saved his life when he was assaulted by a stranger.

Kratom gummies sicken middle school students in North Georgia, officials say

A group of North Georgia middle school students got sick Wednesday after eating what was later determined to be kratom gummies, according to officials.

TikTok-popular ‘dirty soda’ coming to Atlanta with Swig’s planned arrival

The soda fountain chain popularized on TikTok and "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" aims to open two stores in metro Atlanta, home of Coca-Cola.

Atlanta’s iconic I-85 piano sign to be removed as music shop moves

This is the sign’s swan song. Cooper Piano in Brookhaven has sold its building on Northeast Expressway and will move its showroom to a smaller space in Chamblee.

DeKalb County firefighter dies after trying to rescue colleague

The firefighter suffered injuries as crews battled a commercial structure fire on South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road.

Georgia lawyer Ken Rosskopf, a cyclist and safety advocate, dies in bicycle crash

Avid cyclist and lawyer Ken Rosskopf, 85, collided with a truck while cycling Thursday in Decatur and died the following day. Police have not said if charges will be filed.

Gwinnett couple recovers $49K lost after falling prey to scam

It’s not often a victim of a banking scam ever sees their money again. Gloria and Gary Moss are a rare exception, and a cautionary tale.

Carrollton teen charged with killing parents denied bond

Since her arrest just over 40 days ago, Sarah Grace Patrick has been one of the youngest inmates at the Carroll County jail, where a judge on Tuesday said she will remain.

Ten Atlanta chefs talk about their favorite cooking and dining tools

Atlanta-area food and beverage professionals discuss their personal culinary collections that range from spoons to glasses to aprons and knives.

Mother grieves 4-year-old daughter killed in Lake Oconee boat incident

“I feel like I failed her. As a parent, you’re supposed to keep your children safe,” Tiffany Roache said, breaking down in tears. “She was calling for mommy for help.”

12-year-old Cobb football player begins recovery after being hit by van

The 6-foot, 230-pound seventh grader faces a daunting task after being hit by van near his home in June.

Decatur, Georgia, is putting its infamous roadside planters up for auction

Decatur's infamous roadside flower boxes have been crashed into, mocked online and immortalized. Now, they’re getting a final send-off at auction.