Atlanta airport Ebola screening: Mandatory checks hit major hubs
The federal government expanded health and safety measures by launching mandatory Ebola screening for inbound international passengers at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport who visited impacted countries. The emergency routing restrictions apply to all arriving U.S. citizens and permanent residents who were in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days of their arrival.
The federal government expanded health and safety measures by launching mandatory Ebola screening for inbound international passengers at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport who visited impacted countries. The emergency routing restrictions apply to all arriving U.S. citizens and permanent residents who were in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days of their arrival.
Memorial Day travel brings 2.7 million passengers to Atlanta airport
Millions of holiday travelers are facing worsening Atlanta airport travel delays as a federal ground stop slows down terminal operations on Friday.
Millions of holiday travelers are facing worsening Atlanta airport travel delays as a federal ground stop slows down terminal operations on Friday.
What you need to know before you hit the Atlanta airport this weekend
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is bracing for a massive holiday rush, with officials anticipating nearly 3 million travelers to pass through the gates over the Memorial Day weekend travel period.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is bracing for a massive holiday rush, with officials anticipating nearly 3 million travelers to pass through the gates over the Memorial Day weekend travel period.
Atlanta airport security safety: New barriers installed for holiday travel
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials expect about 2.7 million passengers over the Memorial Day travel period.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials expect about 2.7 million passengers over the Memorial Day travel period.
New video of deadly UPS plane crash shows engine flying off upon takeoff
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released new video showing the moment an engine flew off a UPS plane before it crashed.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released new video showing the moment an engine flew off a UPS plane before it crashed.
Atlanta airport security: Council approves private TSA study
The Atlanta City Council voted 11-1 to approve a feasibility study exploring a private security model at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The Atlanta City Council voted 11-1 to approve a feasibility study exploring a private security model at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
I-285 roadwork closure: Lanes reopen at 5 a.m. Monday
A major section of I-285 began to reopen at 5 a.m. Monday after an extensive highway reconstruction project.
A major section of I-285 began to reopen at 5 a.m. Monday after an extensive highway reconstruction project.
Texas plane crash: Airspeed equipment froze up, NTSB prelim report finds
The NTSB report finds that airspeed equipment on the plane froze up, then the plane made erratic turns before breaking apart and crashing.
The NTSB report finds that airspeed equipment on the plane froze up, then the plane made erratic turns before breaking apart and crashing.
7 injured in MARTA bus crash in DeKalb County
Seven people were injured after a MARTA bus crashed into a ditch in DeKalb County on Thursday evening.
Seven people were injured after a MARTA bus crashed into a ditch in DeKalb County on Thursday evening.
McDonough train derailment briefly blocks Highway 42
McDonough police shut down all lanes at two major intersections following a partial freight train car derailment on Thursday.
McDonough police shut down all lanes at two major intersections following a partial freight train car derailment on Thursday.
World Cup 2026: The hidden danger Atlanta airport is targeting
The Atlanta airport is ramping up human trafficking prevention efforts as the city prepares to host hundreds of thousands of global visitors for the World Cup this summer.
The Atlanta airport is ramping up human trafficking prevention efforts as the city prepares to host hundreds of thousands of global visitors for the World Cup this summer.
NTSB calls on airlines to train pilots for cockpit smoke emergencies
Federal safety officials are urging airlines to adopt more realistic pilot training for cockpit smoke emergencies after investigating a Southwest Airlines flight.
Federal safety officials are urging airlines to adopt more realistic pilot training for cockpit smoke emergencies after investigating a Southwest Airlines flight.
Atlanta Police officer recognized for stopping airport shooting
The Atlanta Airport Rotary Club honored first responders from several metro Atlanta agencies Tuesday for their life-saving courage and service.
The Atlanta Airport Rotary Club honored first responders from several metro Atlanta agencies Tuesday for their life-saving courage and service.
$134M inland port connects Savannah to North Georgia
The Georgia Ports Authority opened a $134 million inland port in Hall County last Monday to move freight by rail and reduce truck traffic on Georgia highways.
The Georgia Ports Authority opened a $134 million inland port in Hall County last Monday to move freight by rail and reduce truck traffic on Georgia highways.
Map: How much are federal, state gas taxes?
State gas taxes are often higher than the federal gas tax, and help maintain roads and infrastructure. Here is a breakdown.
State gas taxes are often higher than the federal gas tax, and help maintain roads and infrastructure. Here is a breakdown.
Tesla camera captures wrong-way driver on I-75 in Atlanta
Derrell Ricardo sat in church this Mother’s Day with a heavy sense of gratitude, reflecting on a split-second decision on Interstate 75 that he believes saved his life after he encountered a driver traveling in the wrong direction.
Derrell Ricardo sat in church this Mother’s Day with a heavy sense of gratitude, reflecting on a split-second decision on Interstate 75 that he believes saved his life after he encountered a driver traveling in the wrong direction.
Spirit Airlines shutters: Atlanta mom's 3 a.m. email revealed her job was gone
Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased all operations on Saturday, leaving more than 17,000 workers without jobs or healthcare benefits.
Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased all operations on Saturday, leaving more than 17,000 workers without jobs or healthcare benefits.
I-285 construction: Major detours planned, what to expect
Transportation officials are warning drivers to prepare for a total shutdown of all lanes on a section of I-285 this Mother’s Day weekend.
Transportation officials are warning drivers to prepare for a total shutdown of all lanes on a section of I-285 this Mother’s Day weekend.
Elderly, disabled MARTA riders face issues with new fare system
Hundreds of elderly and disabled MARTA riders waited for hours outside the agency's headquarters on Monday, trying to figure out how to get a hold of their new reduced fare Breeze cards.
Hundreds of elderly and disabled MARTA riders waited for hours outside the agency's headquarters on Monday, trying to figure out how to get a hold of their new reduced fare Breeze cards.
Trainee driver crashes bus into river, prompting massive rescue
A trainee driver crashed a bus into a major river this week, dragging a parked car down with it and prompting a massive rescue mission.
A trainee driver crashed a bus into a major river this week, dragging a parked car down with it and prompting a massive rescue mission.