CDC steps up search for omicron variant at Atlanta airport

U.S. health officials say they are actively searching for the omicron variant, as scientists work to understand whether the variant poses a new pandemic threat.

Man whose gun accidentally fired in Atlanta airport turns himself in, police say

The Atlanta Police Department said 42-year-old Kenny Wells, whose gun allegedly fired accidentally at a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport security checkpoint, was taken into custody at Clayton County Jail.

Manhunt continues for convicted felon after Atlanta airport gunfire

The manhunt continues for 42-year-old convicted felon Kenny Wells, who police say escaped the Atlanta airport in the chaos after his gun went off at a security checkpoint.

Delta offers waivers to flyers who missed planes during airport chaos

Delta Air Lines is offering passengers a travel waiver for anyone who missed a flight during Saturday's chaos at Atlanta's airport. 

Suspect identified after gun accidentally discharged at Atlanta airport

At least three people were injured at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after a passenger's gun was discharged Saturday afternoon, the Transportation Security Administration confirmed.

MARTA bus service to be cut over COVID-19 staffing shortage

Staffing shortages due to COVID-19 and vaccination requirements are forcing MARTA to move almost all of its bus routes to a Saturday schedule all week starting in mid-December.

Biden taps former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu to implement infrastructure plan

Mitch Landrieu, who helped New Orleans recover from Hurricane Katrina and the 2010 BP oil spill, will oversee the building of roads, bridges and rail, and improvements in ports, airports and mass transit.

Keisha Lance Bottoms hosts last runway race for scholarships as mayor

The flat course led to fast times at Saturday's 5K on the 5th Runway event, which raised money for scholarships and United Way.