TSA seized guns at checkpoints in July 2020 at 3 times the rate of July 2019, despite 75% fewer travelers
The Transportation Security Administration said in a press release that the agency saw an alarmingly high number of firearms seized at security checkpoints in July 2020 compared to July 2019, despite there being 75% fewer travelers at airports.
The Transportation Security Administration said in a press release that the agency saw an alarmingly high number of firearms seized at security checkpoints in July 2020 compared to July 2019, despite there being 75% fewer travelers at airports.
Police investigate shooting in Buckhead
Atlanta police are investigating a shooting in on Peachtree Road in Buckhead Saturday night.
Atlanta police are investigating a shooting in on Peachtree Road in Buckhead Saturday night.
Atlanta's TSA employees concerned about new COVID-19 policy
The Transportation Security Administration's coronavirus policy just changed and agents at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport sent FOX 5 anonymous emails, concerned the administration is putting coworkers at risk.
The Transportation Security Administration's coronavirus policy just changed and agents at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport sent FOX 5 anonymous emails, concerned the administration is putting coworkers at risk.
Delta aviation maintenance technicians have traded in their tools for sewing machines
Delta Aviation Maintenance Technicians have traded in their tools for sewing machines
Delta Aviation Maintenance Technicians have traded in their tools for sewing machines
COVID-19 concerns cause continuing air travel woes at Atlanta airport
Just as some travelers began to once again board flights, mask and all, new COVID-19 cases are putting a damper on the comeback for air travel.
Just as some travelers began to once again board flights, mask and all, new COVID-19 cases are putting a damper on the comeback for air travel.
President Trump, Secretary Chao visit Atlanta to announce major policy change
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao believes the UPS Hapeville Airport Hub is the perfect backdrop for President Donald Trump to announce a policy change to expedite infrastructure projects by amending the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Secretary Chao told FOX 5's Portia Bruner the environmental law is outdated and long overdue for an upgrade.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao believes the UPS Hapeville Airport Hub is the perfect backdrop for President Donald Trump to announce a policy change to expedite infrastructure projects by amending the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Secretary Chao told FOX 5's Portia Bruner the environmental law is outdated and long overdue for an upgrade.
Metro Atlanta bus operators demand additional safeguards
Metro Atlanta transit workers are urging companies to do more to keep them safe on the job.
Metro Atlanta transit workers are urging companies to do more to keep them safe on the job.
Hartsfield-Jackson expecting increase in activity during holiday weekend
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport officials are expecting an increase in activity during the Fourth of July weekend.
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport officials are expecting an increase in activity during the Fourth of July weekend.
MARTA giving face masks to riders to prevent COVID-19 spread
Starting Monday, MARTA will be giving away up to 2 million masks to riders.
Starting Monday, MARTA will be giving away up to 2 million masks to riders.
New procedures at Atlanta's airport ahead of Fourth of July holiday rush
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is taking extra steps to keep travelers safe ahead of the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend. Airport officials gave FOX 5 a tour on Thursday, revealing the new policies and procedures that are now in place to protect folks from the coronavirus.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is taking extra steps to keep travelers safe ahead of the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend. Airport officials gave FOX 5 a tour on Thursday, revealing the new policies and procedures that are now in place to protect folks from the coronavirus.
MARTA using high-tech sprayers to quickly disinfect public transportation
The new electrostatic sprayers allow MARTA to disinfect areas in a fraction of a time that a typical wipe-down cleaning requires.
The new electrostatic sprayers allow MARTA to disinfect areas in a fraction of a time that a typical wipe-down cleaning requires.
Atlanta airport main checkpoint shut down after TSA agent tests positive for COVID-19
A biohazard cleaning of the main Hartsfield-Jackson security checkpoint has led to long lines of travelers trying to get to their flights.
A biohazard cleaning of the main Hartsfield-Jackson security checkpoint has led to long lines of travelers trying to get to their flights.
MARTA official: Woman injured after bus brakes to avoid downed cable
A MARTA passenger was injured after the bus she was riding on was forced to abruptly stop.
A MARTA passenger was injured after the bus she was riding on was forced to abruptly stop.
Georgia lawmakers agree to 50-cent fee on ride-hailing trips
A bill that would impose a flat tax of 50 cents on trips in Georgia taxis, ride-hailing services and limousines is on its way to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk for his signature or veto.
A bill that would impose a flat tax of 50 cents on trips in Georgia taxis, ride-hailing services and limousines is on its way to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk for his signature or veto.
Police: Pedestrian hit by MARTA bus
Atlanta police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a MARTA bus Sunday afternoon.
Atlanta police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a MARTA bus Sunday afternoon.
Fulton County DA Paul Howard defends decision to close politically sensitive case
Fulton County DA Paul Howard decided to close a public integrity investigation of then Mayor Kasim Reed's family friend. The decision came during time period when city of Atlanta sent $250,000 in grant money to Howard's office. The majority of it was used to boost Howard's salary. Howard said there was no politics at play.
Fulton County DA Paul Howard decided to close a public integrity investigation of then Mayor Kasim Reed's family friend. The decision came during time period when city of Atlanta sent $250,000 in grant money to Howard's office. The majority of it was used to boost Howard's salary. Howard said there was no politics at play.
Passenger traffic remains dismal at Atlanta airport, even on holiday weekend
The coronavirus pandemic drastically quieted the buzz at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport this Memorial Day by some 90 percent, according to airport officials.
The coronavirus pandemic drastically quieted the buzz at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport this Memorial Day by some 90 percent, according to airport officials.
Officials: Person struck, killed by MARTA train in Midtown
A person was killed Friday afternoon by a MARTA train in Midtown, MARTA officials confirmed.
A person was killed Friday afternoon by a MARTA train in Midtown, MARTA officials confirmed.
Virus-sapped bus lines see road to ruin without federal help
Rail lines, public transit systems and the airline industry received billions in aid as part of the federal coronavirus relief act. The private bus industry, however, has largely been left to fend for itself.
Rail lines, public transit systems and the airline industry received billions in aid as part of the federal coronavirus relief act. The private bus industry, however, has largely been left to fend for itself.
Time keeps on ticking for massive airport clock
It helped drivers navigate their way through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for several years -- so where did the giant airport clock go? We sent the SKYFOX Drone out to find it!
It helped drivers navigate their way through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for several years -- so where did the giant airport clock go? We sent the SKYFOX Drone out to find it!