Roe v. Wade overturned: Protesters take to streets of Atlanta
Protest erupted in Downtown Atlanta for those who oppose the Supreme Court’s decision to end constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years since Roe v. Wade.
Students compete in skills-based challenges at national conference
From baking to welding, electronics to medical assisting, students from across the country are hoping to prove their mastery of important trade and technical skills at a special event this week in Atlanta.
Small blaze at Mercedes-Benz Stadium sparked by fireworks, firefighters say
Fireworks sparked a small fire at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Downtown Atlanta on Saturday night.
Atlanta police helicopter hit by laser, man arrested
Atlanta police arrested a man who they say hit their air unit with a laser. APD was flying about 1,000 feet over Atlanta early Sunday morning when they were hit.
1 detained after deadly shooting near Georgia State University, police say
A shooting near the Georgia State University campus in Downtown Atlanta left one man dead on Monday evening.
Police search for suspects in fatal double shooting outside Grady Memorial Hospital
A shooting in front of Grady Memorial Hospital left one dead, and another critically injured.
Debate over future of Atlanta City Jail continues
An Atlanta City Council member told the Atlanta mayor the millions being spent to house a few dozen inmates can be better spent elsewhere.
Geek culture takes over Atlanta as MomoCon returns
From Disney to anime, sitcom stars to sketch comedy icons, the guest list for this year’s MomoCon in Atlanta is a who’s who of pop culture figures.
Gun battle in Castleberry Hill stirs concerns of neighbors
The calm of a Sunday night was upset by gunfire in a community bordering Downtown Atlanta.
Police: 7 street racing suspects caught in Downtown Atlanta, Forest Park
Troopers have arrested multiple suspected ATV street racers after a chase through Downtown Atlanta ended in Clayton County.
Atlanta to launch hosting bid for 2024 Democratic National Convention
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said the city is vying to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Dickens made the announcement during the Georgia Democratic Party's gala Downtown on Friday.
International convention in Atlanta focuses on connecting kids to nature
Leaders from around the world are gathered in Downtown Atlanta this week, discussing new ways to create access to the outdoors for children and families.
Officers search for man in deadly shooting at Downtown MARTA station
Do you recognize this man? Police say he's the suspect in a deadly fight and shooting that started at the turnstiles of a Downtown Atlanta MARTA station.
MARTA turnstile fight ends in murder
Police say late Thursday night two people started brawling at the entrance to the Garnett Station in Downtown Atlanta. That fight spilled out into the sidewalk and then onto Peachtree Street. One of the combatants pulled a gun and started shooting.
Abortion rights advocates protest at Georgia Capitol after leak of Roe opinion draft
In Atlanta, protesters angry about the possibility that the nation’s highest court could overturn the 1973 decision bubbled out into the streets of Downtown Atlanta.
Atlanta City Council votes on large settlement in officer-involved shooting
A North Carolina family will receive just a million-dollar settlement from the city of Atlanta over a 2017 officer-involved shooting.
Historical markers remembering 1906 Atlanta race massacre approved by city council
The Atlanta City Council moved one step closer to marking one of the city’s darker chapters in its history.
21-year-old man shot dead, police say suspect left vehicle at scene
Police said someone brandished a gun and fired a fatal shot during an argument at a Downtown apartment.
Teens 'hack' into scooters, use to commit violent crimes, Atlanta police chief says
That is an indication, according to the chief, that the popular scooters are being used by teens, including younger teenagers, to carry out crimes.
Atlanta councilman proposes 'car-free' Peachtree Street for limited time
Imagine Peachtree Street in Downtown and Midtown Atlanta without cars.