Mayor debuts new Atlanta Department of Transportation

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms introduced the public to the officials set to lead the city's newly formed Department of Transportation.

Beggar accused of striking Atlanta airline passenger has long rap sheet

A beggar accused of punching an airline traveler has a long rap sheet. The incident on Saturday morning inside the airport property prompts a call for increased police protection. 

AP: At least 1,680 dams across the US pose potential risk

The security camera at Lake Dunlap Dam near San Antonio was rolling one day last May as it usually does, helping dam operators monitor for signs of trouble.

Police: Atlanta airline passenger assaulted by panhandler

It was supposed to be a routine weekend at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. But that certainly was not the case for one international traveler.

BART GM 'disappointed' over sandwich citation but says officer was doing his job

Video of a Bart police officer detaining a man for eating a sandwich on a platform at the Pleasant Hill Station was met with criticism Friday, and now the transit agency's general manager is speaking out about the incident. 

BART police officer detains man for eating sandwich on Pleasant Hill train platform

A passenger waiting to board a BART train at the Pleasant Hill station was stopped by a BART police officer, detained and cited for eating a sandwich, a violation of state law, according to the transit agency.

Veterans get new cars thanks to insurance company

More than 100 veterans across the country now have the keys to a set of new wheels ahead of Veterans Day.

NTSB: States should require bicyclists to wear helmets

A government agency is recommending that all 50 states enact laws requiring bicyclists to wear helmets to stem an increase in bicycle deaths on U.S. roadways.

Humble BART supervisor saves man's life: 'That's what I'm here for'

You've all seen the video by now— a courageous BART employee lifts an intoxicated man who fell onto the track way back on to the platform right as a train approaches at Oakland's Coliseum Station. But John O'Connor says he doesn't feel like a hero.

State lawmakers continue e-scooter discussion

State lawmakers continued their discussion of safety regulations when it comes to electric scooters.

MARTA Breeze Card issues

Some MARTA riders faced a problem reloading their Breeze Cards this week. 

First pop-up bike lane opens in Atlanta

The first, temporary one-way bike lane popped up Monday in Atlanta.

Reports of smoke rising from overturned cargo ship on Sunday

The Unified Command dealing with the salvage operations and envronmental impact from the overturned cargo ship Golden Ray near the Port of Brunswick moved into action Sunday morning when white smoke was seen rising from the vessel. Works boats could be seen hosing down the 656-foot ship that sits next to the channel in St. Simons Sound. There were no reports of injuries or additional fuel leakage.