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Passengers on a MARTA bus had a scary encounter when an argument escalated to gunfire on Saturday night. 

The family of a man shot and killed at a Sandy Springs apartment complex earlier this week is speaking out following the arrest of two suspects.

Grant Park is buzzing with activity today as the Grant Park Conservancy officially launches its new monthly series, Market in the Park. Debuting on this Earth Day weekend, the event transforms Boulevard Green into a hub of local food, artisan makers, and community education.

Former President Barack Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made a high-profile visit to a child care center on Saturday, marking the first time the two political leaders have met in person. The appearance at the Learning Through Play Pre-K in Manhattan highlights a growing mentorship between the Democratic elder statesman and the city’s new progressive leader.

The race to succeed Governor Brian Kemp heated up yesterday as a crowded field of contenders gathered at Georgia State University for a non-partisan candidate town hall. Organized by local alumni chapters of Kappa Alpha Psi, the forum provided voters with a rare side-by-side comparison of the platforms currently vying for the state’s highest office.

An 18-year-old student says an Uber driver played a highly graphic sexual podcast during a ride in Atlanta on Monday.

The family of a 29-year-old man killed in Sandy Springs said they're glad the two people accused of shooting him are off the street. 

Family and friends wearing green gathered at Ebenezer Baptist Church Saturday to honor 16-year-old Tianah Robinson.

As pet healthcare prices are a growing concern, a pop-up mobile veterinary clinic is offering low-cost services to the furry residents of the Sweet Auburn district. The low-cost initiative is hosted by social club and non-profit Atlanta Dog Mom, and those interested can learn more at atlantadogmom.com.

A major transformation is underway for transit riders across Atlanta as Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) launches its redesigned NextGen Bus Network. The overhaul includes the debut of the new Rapid A-Line, promising more frequent service and a faster, more reliable commute starting April 18, 2026.

President Trump signs a major executive order today directing the FDA to expedite the review of psychedelic-based medical treatments. Speakers note these substances were largely made illegal by the 1970 Controlled Substances Act, which they argued was passed to target specific social movements rather than based on the potential harm of the drugs.

A celebration of life ceremony is underway today at Ebenezer Baptist Church for Tianah Robinson, the 16-year-old girl killed following 404 Day festivities earlier this month. Robinson was caught in the crossfire during a shooting at Piedmont Park on April 4th. Police are asking for any information that could lead to solving this case.

April marks IBS Awareness Month, and health experts are urging more open conversations about this widely misunderstood condition that affects millions of Americans. Dr. Peyton Berookim joins us to discuss triggers, management strategies, and the impact of modern medications on gut health.

Our top stories for Saturday, April 18, 2026: Atlanta breaks a 130-year-old weather record, hitting 90°F in mid-April. Plus, we explore MARTA's massive bus system overhaul and provide the latest on the sentencing of Colin Gray in the trial for the Apalachee High School mass shooting.