Atlanta Black history leader says erasing the past is impossible
The APEX Museum, recognized as Georgia's first Black history museum, hosted a Juneteenth celebration to honor African American culture and the global message of freedom.
The APEX Museum, recognized as Georgia's first Black history museum, hosted a Juneteenth celebration to honor African American culture and the global message of freedom.
Atlanta fan fest brings international soccer fans together
The FIFA Fan Fest in Atlanta reached maximum capacity as thousands of soccer fans from around the globe celebrated a dominant U.S. victory over Australia.
The FIFA Fan Fest in Atlanta reached maximum capacity as thousands of soccer fans from around the globe celebrated a dominant U.S. victory over Australia.
Man arrested after firing gun inside Newnan Dunkin' restroom
A barricaded gunman who fired a weapon at officers through a restroom wall was safely captured after a massive law enforcement response at a Newnan Dunkin', authorities said Friday.
A barricaded gunman who fired a weapon at officers through a restroom wall was safely captured after a massive law enforcement response at a Newnan Dunkin', authorities said Friday.
Federal officials nix plans for 10,000 detainee center in Georgia
Plans to build a massive federal immigration detention center in Social Circle have been canceled following months of intense community opposition and a local lawsuit, officials said Friday.
Plans to build a massive federal immigration detention center in Social Circle have been canceled following months of intense community opposition and a local lawsuit, officials said Friday.
2 women accused of drugging man, stealing luxury watches in Atlanta
Investigators are searching for two women accused of drugging a man inside a Buckhead home and stealing a luxury watch collection worth tens of thousands of dollars.
Investigators are searching for two women accused of drugging a man inside a Buckhead home and stealing a luxury watch collection worth tens of thousands of dollars.
Proposed bill could eliminate primary property taxes in 100 counties
Georgia lawmakers are fast-tracking a controversial tax swap proposal that could drastically alter homeowner obligations by reducing property tax bills in exchange for a slight increase in local sales taxes.
Georgia lawmakers are fast-tracking a controversial tax swap proposal that could drastically alter homeowner obligations by reducing property tax bills in exchange for a slight increase in local sales taxes.
Team USA: Soccer fans flood downtown Atlanta after shutout victory
Thousands of ecstatic soccer fans flooded Centennial Olympic Park Friday afternoon as Team USA claimed a historic victory to advance to the tournament's knockout rounds.
Thousands of ecstatic soccer fans flooded Centennial Olympic Park Friday afternoon as Team USA claimed a historic victory to advance to the tournament's knockout rounds.
USA fans pack Atlanta FIFA Fan Festival
Thousands of ecstatic soccer fans flooded Centennial Olympic Park on Friday afternoon to watch the U.S. Men's National Team defeat Australia 2 to 0, locking in a spot in the upcoming knockout rounds.
Thousands of ecstatic soccer fans flooded Centennial Olympic Park on Friday afternoon to watch the U.S. Men's National Team defeat Australia 2 to 0, locking in a spot in the upcoming knockout rounds.
Why an Atlanta group is paying jail bonds for dads this weekend
A local non-profit organization is stepping in to free non-violent offenders from the Atlanta City Jail this Father's Day weekend to reunite them with their families.
A local non-profit organization is stepping in to free non-violent offenders from the Atlanta City Jail this Father's Day weekend to reunite them with their families.
Georgia lawmakers consider plan to lower property tax
Georgia lawmakers are moving at lightning speed on a newly proposed tax swap plan that could drastically lower property tax bills for homeowners in exchange for a slight increase in local sales taxes, officials said Friday.
Georgia lawmakers are moving at lightning speed on a newly proposed tax swap plan that could drastically lower property tax bills for homeowners in exchange for a slight increase in local sales taxes, officials said Friday.
College Park hosts annual Juneteenth parade
Community members filled the streets Friday morning to honor Black resilience, culture and heritage during the annual College Park Juneteenth parade, according to local broadcast reports.
Community members filled the streets Friday morning to honor Black resilience, culture and heritage during the annual College Park Juneteenth parade, according to local broadcast reports.
5-year-old Dalton boy faces life support after surgery
The parents of a 5-year-old North Georgia boy are asking for prayers and support as their son remains in critical condition following his third open-heart surgery.
The parents of a 5-year-old North Georgia boy are asking for prayers and support as their son remains in critical condition following his third open-heart surgery.
Grady lawsuit: Family wants answers after 15-year-old dies
Attorney Ben Crump announced a lawsuit against Grady Memorial Hospital EMS following the death of a 15-year-old girl, Amanda 'Mandy' Sylvester. The family claims a severe ambulance shortage delayed life-saving medical care during an emergency. Mandy's mother, Barbara Sylvester describes driving her seizing daughter through heavy rush hour traffic, before she ultimately died.
Attorney Ben Crump announced a lawsuit against Grady Memorial Hospital EMS following the death of a 15-year-old girl, Amanda 'Mandy' Sylvester. The family claims a severe ambulance shortage delayed life-saving medical care during an emergency. Mandy's mother, Barbara Sylvester describes driving her seizing daughter through heavy rush hour traffic, before she ultimately died.
Local non-profit bonds four fathers out of Atlanta jail
A local non-profit organization is making a huge difference in the lives of some fathers who find themselves incarcerated this Father's Day weekend.
A local non-profit organization is making a huge difference in the lives of some fathers who find themselves incarcerated this Father's Day weekend.
Atlanta HBCU Alliance to award $12K in grants at annual 5K
The Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance is set to award up to $12,000 in scholarship book grants to Metro Atlanta students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities this fall.
The Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance is set to award up to $12,000 in scholarship book grants to Metro Atlanta students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities this fall.
Marietta man pleads guilty to child molestation in Cherokee County
A Marietta man who was known to his victim's family as "Uncle J" was sentenced to prison Monday after pleading guilty to child molestation charges, officials said.
A Marietta man who was known to his victim's family as "Uncle J" was sentenced to prison Monday after pleading guilty to child molestation charges, officials said.
World Cup Atlanta: Fan Festival gates reopen after brief closure
A capacity crowd forced officials to temporarily shut the gates at Centennial Olympic Park Friday afternoon just hours after the fan festival reopened from severe weather disruptions. However, the gates have since reopened.
A capacity crowd forced officials to temporarily shut the gates at Centennial Olympic Park Friday afternoon just hours after the fan festival reopened from severe weather disruptions. However, the gates have since reopened.
True Colors Theatre gives a 1980s spin to a classic fairytale
The True Colors Theatre is putting a unique 1980s spin on its new production of "Cinderella". We are joined by Artistic Director Jamil Jude and Brandon Smith, who plays the Prince to talk about how the cast and crew gave this production a unique spin while making it enjoyable for every generation.
The True Colors Theatre is putting a unique 1980s spin on its new production of "Cinderella". We are joined by Artistic Director Jamil Jude and Brandon Smith, who plays the Prince to talk about how the cast and crew gave this production a unique spin while making it enjoyable for every generation.
Atlanta man arrested after assault at Monroe assisted living home
Monroe County deputies arrested a 39-year-old Atlanta man Friday morning after he allegedly broke into an assisted living home, assaulted an employee and stole computer equipment, according to the sheriff's office.
Monroe County deputies arrested a 39-year-old Atlanta man Friday morning after he allegedly broke into an assisted living home, assaulted an employee and stole computer equipment, according to the sheriff's office.