Car crash deaths surpass homicides in metro Atlanta, report finds
A new report shows car crash deaths exceeded homicides in metro Atlanta.
Activists warn proposed Ellenwood data center could create 'wasteland'
DeKalb County leaders are weighing new rules for data centers as a proposed one-million square-foot facility in Ellenwood.
FBI agents fired for kneeling during 2020 protest sue over termination
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Atlanta Powwow draws hundreds for two days of native dance, art, and storytelling
The Powwow drew hundreds for two days of dancing, storytelling and hands-on Indigenous cultural experiences.
DeKalb police officer investigated after encounter with transgender woman
DeKalb County police opened an internal investigation after a transgender woman was confronted for using a women’s restroom.
Descendants win fight to protect 1820s-era Black cemetery in Atlanta
A Fulton County judge ruled the Bluffs at Lenox HOA neglected its duty to maintain the historic Piney Grove Cemetery.
Nazi-costumed man accused of assaulting UGA student in downtown Athens
A 33-year-old man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a UGA student while dressed in a Nazi uniform downtown Athens.
Lovejoy student records teacher saying he wants to 'control' his wife
A Lovejoy High School teacher was recorded saying women “are not supposed to know more than we let them know."
Falcons expand support for girls sports with 16,000 sports bras across Georgia
The Atlanta Falcons Youth Fund and Operation Warm will distribute 16,000 sports bras to support girls’ participation in Georgia sports.
Blackface at Whitewater High volleyball game sparks outrage, superintendent responds
What was supposed to be a “blackout" volleyball game at a Fayette County high school was taken too far, with local leaders calling for accountability.
Noose-like rope found outside Atlanta's APEX Museum
A noose-like rope was found outside Atlanta's APEX Museum, sparking outrage and a police investigation into its symbolism of racial terror.
Marietta church's inclusivity sign stolen twice, sparking community concerns
The church's inclusivity sign was stolen twice in three months, reflecting heightened societal tensions and intolerance.
Joseph McNeil, civil rights pioneer known for 1960 lunch counter sit-in protest, dies
Joseph McNeil was one of four students who staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960.
Emmett Till investigation records released ahead of 70th anniversary of his killing
The federal government has released thousands of pages of records on the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till.
Brian Flores' racial discrimination claims against NFL can go to trial, appeals court rules
In February 2022, Flores sued the NFL and several teams claiming racial discrimination ran rampant through the league's hiring process, particularly against Black coaches.
Jen Pawol will become 1st MLB female umpire this weekend
Jen Pawol is serving as an umpire for games between the Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves this weekend.
US Olympic, Paralympic officials ban transgender women athletes
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
HBCU Swingman Classic: A showcase of talent at MLB All-Star Week
Fifty players from 17 historically Black colleges and universities will compete in the HBCU Swingman Classic.
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage: study
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage compared to all other homebuyers, a new analysis found.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.