2 nonprofits serving metro Atlanta’s most vulnerable share 2026 priorities
Two nonprofit organizations that support some of metro Atlanta’s most vulnerable are sharing their priorities for 2026.
Two nonprofit organizations that support some of metro Atlanta’s most vulnerable are sharing their priorities for 2026.
Metro Atlanta families 'trapped' in extended stay hotels, new study finds
Thousands of single parents live full-time in extended-stay hotels across metro Atlanta.
Thousands of single parents live full-time in extended-stay hotels across metro Atlanta.
South Fulton rental scam: Family loses $4K and faces eviction in 'squatter' case
A South Fulton family is facing a "squatter" summons and the loss of $4,000 after falling victim to a sophisticated rental scam involving a fake broker and a fraudulent lease.
A South Fulton family is facing a "squatter" summons and the loss of $4,000 after falling victim to a sophisticated rental scam involving a fake broker and a fraudulent lease.
Saving for a down payment still a barrier for people looking to buy a home, Realtor.com says
An analysis by Realtor.com is forecasting homeownership in 2026 to be more affordable as mortgage rates decline. But saving for a down payment is still a barrier for many people looking to buy a home.
An analysis by Realtor.com is forecasting homeownership in 2026 to be more affordable as mortgage rates decline. But saving for a down payment is still a barrier for many people looking to buy a home.
Clayton County family evicts alleged squatter after months-long legal battle
A Clayton County family is pushing for Georgia legislative reform after a months-long legal battle and federal court loopholes delayed the eviction.
A Clayton County family is pushing for Georgia legislative reform after a months-long legal battle and federal court loopholes delayed the eviction.
Southeast Atlanta seniors fear catastrophe amid constant elevator breakdowns
Residents at the Veranda at Auburn Pointe say constantly broken elevators and a roach infestation have created a dangerous environment.
Residents at the Veranda at Auburn Pointe say constantly broken elevators and a roach infestation have created a dangerous environment.
Rising costs, immigration concerns shape Atlanta’s Hispanic community this Christmas
Hispanic and Latino families in Atlanta face holiday stress from rising costs and immigration concerns but remain resilient.
Hispanic and Latino families in Atlanta face holiday stress from rising costs and immigration concerns but remain resilient.
Man charged after claiming 'peaceful hostile takeover' of Marietta house
A man was arrested after allegedly moving into a Marietta home without the owner’s knowledge while it was on the market.
A man was arrested after allegedly moving into a Marietta home without the owner’s knowledge while it was on the market.
Metro Atlanta rents surge as wages lag, forcing families to keep moving
Metro Atlanta rents have soared far faster than wages over the past decade, forcing families like Emerald Fox’s to keep moving as the ARC pushes for more affordable housing development.
Metro Atlanta rents have soared far faster than wages over the past decade, forcing families like Emerald Fox’s to keep moving as the ARC pushes for more affordable housing development.
Derrick Jackson launches bid for governor with focus on Georgia families
State Rep. Derrick Jackson says he is running for governor to focus on Georgia families, health care and affordability.
State Rep. Derrick Jackson says he is running for governor to focus on Georgia families, health care and affordability.
Overwhelming crowd shuts down Jonesboro housing wait list: 'It is mayhem!'
A rare housing waitlist opening drew more than 500 people for only 40 available slots.
A rare housing waitlist opening drew more than 500 people for only 40 available slots.
LP Building Solutions supporting Veterans through several partnerships
A leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, is honoring and supporting veterans through partnerships with several Veteran organizations.
A leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, is honoring and supporting veterans through partnerships with several Veteran organizations.
Fulton commissioners push to restore $1M for veterans services
Fulton County leaders want to restore $1 million in veterans funding that disappeared after federal ARPA money ended.
Fulton County leaders want to restore $1 million in veterans funding that disappeared after federal ARPA money ended.
Hidden homeownership cost in US is nearly $16K a year, Zillow analysis finds
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
South Fulton Gold Star family gets mortgage paid off on Veterans Day
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid off the Perryman family’s mortgage in honor of their fallen loved one.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid off the Perryman family’s mortgage in honor of their fallen loved one.
The 10 states where homeowners save the most on property taxes
Property taxes are on the rise across much of the U.S., with the median bill climbing 2.8% in 2024 to $3,500, according to Realtor.com.
Property taxes are on the rise across much of the U.S., with the median bill climbing 2.8% in 2024 to $3,500, according to Realtor.com.
‘Hopelessness’ among air traffic controllers as government shutdown drags on, expert says
Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.
Most air traffic controllers worked six days a week and put in mandatory overtime even before the shutdown, but they have been doing so without paychecks as lawmakers fail to agree on a way to reopen the government.
Atlanta's forecasted freeze: Where to get help to stay warm, how to give
Where you can get help to stay warm for the first freeze of the season.
Where you can get help to stay warm for the first freeze of the season.
North Georgia residents: Do this now before next week's forecasted freeze
Residents should protect plants, pipes, and pets now before the cold front hits late Sunday into Monday.
Residents should protect plants, pipes, and pets now before the cold front hits late Sunday into Monday.
Tenants in Cave Spring face eviction just days before Thanksgiving
Tenants of a rural apartment complex say they may be evicted just before Thanksgiving after a bank foreclosed on the property.
Tenants of a rural apartment complex say they may be evicted just before Thanksgiving after a bank foreclosed on the property.