Atlanta leaders discuss youth violence solutions
Atlanta city leaders and youth organizers gathered to discuss prevention measures and seek solutions for youth violence during a community meeting this week.
Atlanta city leaders and youth organizers gathered to discuss prevention measures and seek solutions for youth violence during a community meeting this week.
Korean Air bans roosters from flights to Philippines after Texas tied to cockfighting supply
Korean Air has banned roosters on flights from the U.S. to the Philippines, following a report that found a large swath of Texas is tightly tied to supplying birds for cockfighting in the Asian nation.
Korean Air has banned roosters on flights from the U.S. to the Philippines, following a report that found a large swath of Texas is tightly tied to supplying birds for cockfighting in the Asian nation.
Newnan teacher saves 1,500 student art pieces online
An elementary school art teacher in Coweta County is using an online program to digitally preserve her students' artwork forever, saving parents the guilt of throwing away the projects.
An elementary school art teacher in Coweta County is using an online program to digitally preserve her students' artwork forever, saving parents the guilt of throwing away the projects.
Coweta teacher digitally preserves student artwork
Madison Hudson, an art teacher at Ruth Hill Elementary School in Newnan, is using a digital program to preserve her students' artwork forever to ensure their masterpieces are never thrown away.
Madison Hudson, an art teacher at Ruth Hill Elementary School in Newnan, is using a digital program to preserve her students' artwork forever to ensure their masterpieces are never thrown away.
Stone Mountain man convicted in absentia after running from court
A Stone Mountain man who ran from a Coweta County courthouse during jury deliberations was sentenced to 30 years in prison without parole.
A Stone Mountain man who ran from a Coweta County courthouse during jury deliberations was sentenced to 30 years in prison without parole.
Georgia inmate gets 25 years for running cartel ring from prison
A Georgia inmate was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison Wednesday for directing a massive weapons and drug trafficking operation linked to a Mexican cartel from behind bars.
A Georgia inmate was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison Wednesday for directing a massive weapons and drug trafficking operation linked to a Mexican cartel from behind bars.
Georgia inmate ran criminal empire from prison
A Georgia inmate was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison Wednesday for directing a massive weapons and drug trafficking operation linked to a Mexican cartel from behind bars.
A Georgia inmate was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison Wednesday for directing a massive weapons and drug trafficking operation linked to a Mexican cartel from behind bars.
Waffle House expands Atlanta diner with retail for World Cup
Waffle House is adding a retail store to its restaurant in downtown Atlanta ahead of the World Cup.
Waffle House is adding a retail store to its restaurant in downtown Atlanta ahead of the World Cup.
Axel Rios deportation: Dunwoody student denied federal relief
Federal immigration officials have denied a Dunwoody high school student’s request to remain in the United States, bringing him closer to possible deportation to Honduras.
Federal immigration officials have denied a Dunwoody high school student’s request to remain in the United States, bringing him closer to possible deportation to Honduras.
ICE denies stay for Georgia high school junior
Axel Rios, a junior at Dunwoody High School, faces possible deportation after federal immigration officials denied his request to remain in the country.
Axel Rios, a junior at Dunwoody High School, faces possible deportation after federal immigration officials denied his request to remain in the country.
South Fulton approves $220 million Project MAPCO industrial hub
Develop Fulton recently approved a bond inducement resolution for Project MAPCO, a $220 million industrial development in South Fulton led by the nation’s first Black-owned industrial development platform.
Develop Fulton recently approved a bond inducement resolution for Project MAPCO, a $220 million industrial development in South Fulton led by the nation’s first Black-owned industrial development platform.
Troup County man arrested for child exploitation
A 37-year-old LaGrange man was arrested Tuesday after investigators received a tip regarding the possession of child sexual assault material.
A 37-year-old LaGrange man was arrested Tuesday after investigators received a tip regarding the possession of child sexual assault material.
Black business honored with historical marker
A historical marker is unveiled at the HJ Russel Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs building where prominent African American construction businessman, HJ Russell started his business 75 years ago. The community gathers to honor what the family has done for Atlanta.
A historical marker is unveiled at the HJ Russel Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs building where prominent African American construction businessman, HJ Russell started his business 75 years ago. The community gathers to honor what the family has done for Atlanta.
Bandit, 1 of 13 Sloth World rescued sloths, dies, zoo says
Bandit, a sloth that was rescued from warehouse for a planned Sloth World attraction in Orlando, has died, according to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
Bandit, a sloth that was rescued from warehouse for a planned Sloth World attraction in Orlando, has died, according to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
Former Atlanta Hawks VP sentenced for $3.7M embezzlement
A former high-ranking Atlanta Hawks executive was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for embezzling millions of dollars from the NBA team to fund a luxury lifestyle.
A former high-ranking Atlanta Hawks executive was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for embezzling millions of dollars from the NBA team to fund a luxury lifestyle.
Texas elementary school teacher accused of sexually assaulting child as police search for more victims
An elementary school teacher in San Antonio, Texas, has been arrested and charged with continuous sexual assault of a child.
An elementary school teacher in San Antonio, Texas, has been arrested and charged with continuous sexual assault of a child.
Students grow their own food with community garden
Located at Mohammed Schools of Atlanta, this student-powered hub is hosting a hands-on "Young Farmers" workshop, to bridge the gap between the farm and the school cafeteria.
Located at Mohammed Schools of Atlanta, this student-powered hub is hosting a hands-on "Young Farmers" workshop, to bridge the gap between the farm and the school cafeteria.
Piedmont and LifeLink celebrate five years of the DCU
A pioneering partnership in Georgia is celebrating five years of turning tragedy into hope. Piedmont Hospital and LifeLink of Georgia are marking the anniversary of their combined Donor Care Unit (DCU), a specialized facility that has facilitated nearly 1,000 organ donations and over 3,500 transplants since its inception. The DCU is one of only a few in the country, designed specifically to provide expert care for organ donors, allowing for a more streamlined and successful transplant process.
A pioneering partnership in Georgia is celebrating five years of turning tragedy into hope. Piedmont Hospital and LifeLink of Georgia are marking the anniversary of their combined Donor Care Unit (DCU), a specialized facility that has facilitated nearly 1,000 organ donations and over 3,500 transplants since its inception. The DCU is one of only a few in the country, designed specifically to provide expert care for organ donors, allowing for a more streamlined and successful transplant process.
Fed holds rates steady as Powell era nears finish line
Amid the high-stakes backdrop of the ongoing Iran war and surging energy costs, the Federal Reserve voted on Wednesday, to leave interest rates unchanged for the third consecutive meeting. The decision keeps the benchmark federal funds rate at its current range of 3.5% to 3.75%. While the hold was widely expected, the meeting was marked by a historic level of internal division, recording the most dissenting votes since 1992.
Amid the high-stakes backdrop of the ongoing Iran war and surging energy costs, the Federal Reserve voted on Wednesday, to leave interest rates unchanged for the third consecutive meeting. The decision keeps the benchmark federal funds rate at its current range of 3.5% to 3.75%. While the hold was widely expected, the meeting was marked by a historic level of internal division, recording the most dissenting votes since 1992.
Secret Service grilled on WHCD breach & new ballroom funding
Secret Service Director Sean Curran is facing intense questioning on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle scrutinize the security breach that allowed an armed man to storm a checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The security failure at last weekend's White House Correspondents' Dinner has reignited a fierce debate over President Trump’s ambitious plan to build a massive ballroom on the White House grounds. While the project was initially touted as a privately funded endeavor, a growing number of Republican lawmakers are now calling for taxpayer dollars to cover the escalating costs, citing national security as a primary justification.
Secret Service Director Sean Curran is facing intense questioning on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle scrutinize the security breach that allowed an armed man to storm a checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The security failure at last weekend's White House Correspondents' Dinner has reignited a fierce debate over President Trump’s ambitious plan to build a massive ballroom on the White House grounds. While the project was initially touted as a privately funded endeavor, a growing number of Republican lawmakers are now calling for taxpayer dollars to cover the escalating costs, citing national security as a primary justification.