MARTA steps up measures to fight possible coronavirus outbreak

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority said they taking measures to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Expert: Threat of coronavirus very real at Atlanta's airport

The threat that the COVID-19 pathogen can exist on surfaces is real, so says a professor from Georgia Tech. Philip Santangelo, a biomedical engineer, says the sometimes deadly virus may still be on a surface after 24 hours.

Coronavirus screening at Atlanta's airport

Five countries are now considered high risk by the CDC because of the coronavirus. This includes China, Italy, South Korea, Iran, and Venezuela.

Uber can now send Atlanta rider locations to police dispatch in case of emergencies

Uber has multiple systems in place that prioritize rider safety but the app can now track and send your exact location to Atlanta Police dispatch in case of an emergency.

Atlanta Police investigate MARTA station shooting

A man was shot at the North Avenue MARTA station Saturday afternoon, according to Atlanta Police.

Salvage firm asks US judge to halt removal of capsized ship

A maritime salvage company is asking a federal judge to stop the Coast Guard and a rival firm from carrying out their plans to remove a cargo ship that overturned five months ago on the Georgia coast.

MARTA police: Person hit by train at North Avenue station

The North Avenue MARTA station was closed late Friday afternoon after police said someone jumped onto the tracks.

Atlanta to issue new e-scooter regulations

New regulations are in the works when it comes to e-scooters in Atlanta.

Georgia senators look to hands-off approach on scooter rules

After trying last year to place restrictions on electric scooters all across Georgia, a state Senate committee now wants the state to keep its hands off.

Police, American Airlines investigating after gun goes missing after being checked in at airport

American Airlines, Atlanta Police Department and the TSA are investigating after a man says his gun went missing after it was checked in before his flight out of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport earlier this month. 

Judge offers help combating aggressive homeless activity at Atlanta airport

An Atlanta judge has offered to assist the airport chief in dealing with the growing aggressive homeless activity reported at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Delta employee shot and killed in parking lot near Atlanta airport

A Delta Air lines employee was shot and killed late Sunday night in a parking lot at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, officials.

Workers at Atlanta airport call for action to curb homeless problem

Some homeless people are so bold they have come up to passengers in the food court and snatch what they are eating, employees say

Georgia counties get grant to give out free child car seats

The program has saved the lives of over 375 children involved in crashes in Georgia since 2007, officials say.

Police: Suspect arrested in Lenox Square parking deck shooting, robbery

Atlanta police confirmed Friday the arrest of a suspect in connection with the December robbery and shooting of Macy's employee at Lenox Square Mall.