Atlanta airport signs new argeement with Namibia company

It's the third sister airport agreement that Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has made with an African airport.

Atlanta airport prepares for end of Fourth of July holiday rush

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expects 364,000 people to pass through on Sunday and Monday with nearly 4 million for the entire Fourth of July travel period.

Atlanta e-bike rebate program sees high demand for 1st grants

The city of Atlanta's new e-bike rebate program is off to a speedy start with nearly 9,000 residents applying in the first round.

Navy family of 8 stranded at Atlanta airport on July 4

Military family of 8 stranded in Atlanta airport after pre-paid rental car is canceled on July 4th holiday.

MARTA pausing service disruptions at Five Points Station

MARTA has announced they are pausing the immediate implementation of service impacts at their Five Points Station.

Boeing to buy Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion

Boeing announced plans to acquire key supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion, a move that it says will improve plane quality and safety amid increasing scrutiny by Congress, airlines and the Department of Justice.

Pedestrian deaths declining since COVID-19 pandemic, report finds

Pedestrian traffic deaths in the US have decreased for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association.

TSA sets new screening record ahead of busiest holiday travel

As Americans gear up for Independence Day travel, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is bracing for what could be its busiest summer ever, marking a record-breaking start with over 2.99 million individuals screened last Sunday alone. 

MARTA clarifies Five Points Station street-level closure expected duration

MARTA is responding to those, including the mayor of Atlanta, who want them to postpone their $230 million Five Points Transformation Project because of a feared lengthy closure.

Atlanta airport parking crunch causes summer travel woes

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has 10 parking lots on property, but for hours on Wednesday, 80% of the lots were full.  

Company making 3-point seatbelts standard on all school buses

Blue Bird Corporation, the only U.S.-owned school bus manufacturer, will introduce three-point seatbelts and other significant safety upgrades, including driver airbags and advanced lighting, on all new models starting in fall 2024.

Union Pacific's 'Big Boy' train could be coming to a city near you

Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 is the world’s largest operating steam locomotive. It will travel through 14 states this year, making stops for spectators along the way.