Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after train derailment
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
Surveillance captures shooting death of man robbed at MARTA bus stop
DeKalb County Police are searching for two men connected to a deadly armed robbery at a MARTA bus stop earlier this month.
DeKalb County Police are searching for two men connected to a deadly armed robbery at a MARTA bus stop earlier this month.
Man shot by police officers at MARTA station identified
The man involved in a deadly officer-involved shooting at the North Avenue MARTA Station has been identified by officials.
The man involved in a deadly officer-involved shooting at the North Avenue MARTA Station has been identified by officials.
Atlanta Streetcar expansion could be 'disruptive' of BeltLine life, some residents say
Old Fourth Ward residents raise concerns over the proposed Atlanta Streetcar East Expansion project.
Old Fourth Ward residents raise concerns over the proposed Atlanta Streetcar East Expansion project.
Georgia officials hit Norfolk Southern with a $10,000 fine for train derailment and spill
Regulators say it caused thousands of soybeans to spill into a Flat Creek last July, which leads to Lake Lanier.
Regulators say it caused thousands of soybeans to spill into a Flat Creek last July, which leads to Lake Lanier.
Atlanta airport rats spotted again in police precinct, officials say
They say it has happened again: Another dead rat was found inside the police precinct at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
They say it has happened again: Another dead rat was found inside the police precinct at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
MARTA passengers shaken up after deadly officer-involved shooting
A witness to the MARTA officer-involved shooting spoke to FOX 5 about what he saw.
A witness to the MARTA officer-involved shooting spoke to FOX 5 about what he saw.
Man killed after pulling gun on MARTA police trying to serve citation, GBI investigates
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was asked to conduct an independent investigation after the man was shot by a MARTA police officer.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was asked to conduct an independent investigation after the man was shot by a MARTA police officer.
Working to establish the Georgia Air and Space Museum
Big things are happening at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport.
Big things are happening at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport.
Train derailments have declined in recent years, but they’re not uncommon, US data shows
Federal U.S. data shows there were 1,087 train derailments in 2021 — which averages to just under three each day. Most are ordinary and don't cause any major problems.
Federal U.S. data shows there were 1,087 train derailments in 2021 — which averages to just under three each day. Most are ordinary and don't cause any major problems.
Buttigieg urges railroads to improve safety changes after fiery Ohio derailment
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced safety reforms Tuesday and said the Department of Transportation will hold the railroad responsible for safety violations that contributed to the Feb. 3 crash near the Pennsylvania border.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced safety reforms Tuesday and said the Department of Transportation will hold the railroad responsible for safety violations that contributed to the Feb. 3 crash near the Pennsylvania border.
Everything you need to know about the toxic chemicals aboard the derailed train in Ohio
The Biden administration is defending its response to a freight train derailment in Ohio that left toxic chemicals spilled or burned off, even as local residents demand that more be done.
The Biden administration is defending its response to a freight train derailment in Ohio that left toxic chemicals spilled or burned off, even as local residents demand that more be done.
Ohio train derailment: FEMA to deploy team to East Palestine 2 weeks after disaster
FEMA is deploying federal assistance to Ohio now more than two weeks after a toxic train derailment threatened the village of East Palestine.
FEMA is deploying federal assistance to Ohio now more than two weeks after a toxic train derailment threatened the village of East Palestine.
MARTA shutting down part of Red Line for track replacement
MARTA is shutting down part of its Red Line for days starting Friday night for track replacement.
MARTA is shutting down part of its Red Line for days starting Friday night for track replacement.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection inspects flowers for Valentine's Day
Do you know what your bouquet of roses had to go through before they were gifted to you? An Atlanta florist and an inspector from U.S. Customs and Border Protection share the journey of flowers for Valentine's Day.
Do you know what your bouquet of roses had to go through before they were gifted to you? An Atlanta florist and an inspector from U.S. Customs and Border Protection share the journey of flowers for Valentine's Day.
Southwest Airlines exec offers up explanation for Christmas meltdown
Chief operating officer Andrew Watterson said it 'struggled to keep the operation moving' at 'key airports.'
Chief operating officer Andrew Watterson said it 'struggled to keep the operation moving' at 'key airports.'
Mayor Dickens, Sen. Ossoff, city leaders announce $30M Atlanta BeltLine investment
City leaders said the plan based on safety would connect pedestrians and cyclists from Downtown to the Southside BeltLine.
City leaders said the plan based on safety would connect pedestrians and cyclists from Downtown to the Southside BeltLine.
Release of toxic chemicals from derailed Ohio tanker cars begins
Officials warned the controlled burn would send phosgene and hydrogen chloride into the air. Phosgene is a highly toxic gas that can cause vomiting and breathing trouble and was used as a weapon in World War I.
Officials warned the controlled burn would send phosgene and hydrogen chloride into the air. Phosgene is a highly toxic gas that can cause vomiting and breathing trouble and was used as a weapon in World War I.
Southwest Airlines reducing minimum requirements for pilots: report
Southwest Airlines says recruiting change is aligned with hiring at or above FAA requirements.
Southwest Airlines says recruiting change is aligned with hiring at or above FAA requirements.
50-car train derailment causes massive fire, evacuations in Ohio
About 50 cars derailed in East Palestine as a train was carrying a variety of freight from Madison, Illinois, to Conway, Pennsylvania.
About 50 cars derailed in East Palestine as a train was carrying a variety of freight from Madison, Illinois, to Conway, Pennsylvania.