Atlanta airport sewage spill leaks near Sullivan Creek

A sewage spill at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport sent an estimated 33,000 gallons of waste into a wooded area near Sullivan Creek on Wednesday, according to officials.

Labor Day travel rush hits Atlanta as gas prices surge

The Labor Day travel rush is underway, and whether you're catching a flight or hitting the highway, travelers should prepare for a busy — and potentially expensive — holiday weekend.

Why Atlanta's airport is getting a $100M federal upgrade

Federal officials are pouring $100 million into Atlanta's airport as part of a nationwide $481 million infrastructure overhaul.

Atlanta airport expects 2.3 million Labor Day passengers

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expects 2.3 million passengers during the Labor Day travel period, marking a 1% increase over last year.

Inflight laptop fire reported on American flight from Atlanta

An American Airlines plane flying from Atlanta landed safely in Dallas on Friday evening after a passenger's laptop battery caught fire onboard, officials said.

Eric André, Clayton English reach settlement in airport profiling lawsuit

Comedians Eric André and Clayton English have reached a settlement in their federal civil rights lawsuit against the Clayton County Police Department, according to attorneys.

Smoke report forces Delta flight back to Atlanta airport

A Fort Lauderdale-bound Delta Air Lines flight was forced to return to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Thursday morning following reports of smoke inside the cockpit, according to air traffic control audio.

Atlanta Delta flight met by officers after passenger disagreement

Law enforcement officers met a Delta flight at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Monday after a dispute broke out between a flight attendant and a passenger.

Emergency return: 200 passengers evacuate Delta flight in Atlanta

An Orlando-bound Delta Air Lines flight was forced to turn back to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday morning after fumes were reported on the flight deck.

Delta flights close call at Atlanta airport triggers cockpit alert

Federal Aviation Administration officials are investigating a close call after two Delta Air Lines flights narrowly missed each other on Monday night at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Delta flight diverted to Atlanta over weather concerns

Severe weather and air traffic control delays forced a New York-bound Delta Air Lines flight to divert to Atlanta on Tuesday evening.

Metro Atlanta weather: More storms are in the cards for North Georgia

A sluggish stationary front will pull North Georgia temperatures below normal this week as an unsettled summer weather pattern unloads localized downpours and severe thunderstorm threats across the region.

Subcontractor under fire: Atlanta councilman demands airport payroll audit

An Atlanta city councilman is launching an official investigation into a city subcontractor following continuous payroll issues at the Atlanta airport.

Travelers pack Atlanta airport after Fourth of July holiday

Hundreds of thousands of travelers packed Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Sunday as holiday crowds bumped into sports fans arriving for a high-profile soccer match.

Delta flight to Atlanta diverted due to potential lightning strike

A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta was forced to declare an emergency and divert to Indiana after the crew reported a potential lightning strike mid-flight, according to an airline spokesperson.

Atlanta airport expects 4M July 4 travelers this year

The Independence Day travel rush is underway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where officials expect more than 4 million passengers to pass through the world's busiest airport.