Juneteenth celebrations in metro Atlanta | 2024

Here is a list of events to celebrate Juneteenth in metro Atlanta in 2024. There will be parades, festivals, block parties and other gatherings.

Juneteenth 2024: Stone Mountain holds annual celebration

Stone Mountain residents gathered for a spirited celebration ahead of Juneteenth, marking the day with vibrant cultural performances and community pride.

Flag Day has its roots in this Midwestern town

This Midwestern town lays claim to be the birthplace of Flag Day and all because of one tenacious teacher’s 1885 class assignment.

Atlanta Braves honor Gold Star families as Acuña faces season-ending surgery

Ronald Acuna Jr. will not forget his Sunday in Pittsburgh anytime soon and neither will Atlanta Braves fans after the star player tore his ACL.

Memorial Day weather: Georgia's unstable air continues

Georgia is preparing for another possible round of wind and rain after getting through a wave of severe weather on Memorial Day morning. 

Memorial Day ceremonies & events in metro Atlanta | May 2024

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

US beaches and pools could be less safe this Memorial Day

In recent years, lifeguard shortages have prompted some municipalities to close beaches and pools or reduce operating hours.

Record-breaking Memorial Day travel expected at Atlanta airport on Friday

Memorial Day travel numbers have already broken records at the world's busiest airport in Atlanta, and TSA officials are expecting Friday to be even busier.

US drowning deaths on the rise after years in decline, CDC says

The U.S. has seen a rise in drowning deaths, particularly among young kids and older adults. Here's what experts say may have led to the increase.