Atlanta nonprofits send aid workers into Iran, Congo conflicts
Atlanta-based organizations are conducting rescue missions for orphans and displaced families in Iran and the Congo.
Atlanta-based organizations are conducting rescue missions for orphans and displaced families in Iran and the Congo.
Play Fair ATL group worries about homeless arrests before FIFA World Cup
Fair Play ATL says Atlanta does not have an adequate Human Rights Action Plan just months before the FIFA World Cup.
Fair Play ATL says Atlanta does not have an adequate Human Rights Action Plan just months before the FIFA World Cup.
Central State Prison drug ring: 13 sentenced for distributing meth across North Georgia
Thirteen members of a prison-based methamphetamine ring were sentenced for distributing drugs across North Georgia.
Thirteen members of a prison-based methamphetamine ring were sentenced for distributing drugs across North Georgia.
3-year-old shoots self in hand after finding gun, Atlanta police say
A 3-year-old child was treated for a gunshot wound to the hand after accidentally shooting himself.
A 3-year-old child was treated for a gunshot wound to the hand after accidentally shooting himself.
Atlanta ranks 78th on WalletHub’s most diverse cities list
A new study suggests Atlanta may not be as diverse as many people might expect — at least when compared with cities across the country.
A new study suggests Atlanta may not be as diverse as many people might expect — at least when compared with cities across the country.
Atlanta school to honor 7-year-old girl killed in drive-by shooting
A local charter school will gather Tuesday afternoon to remember a 7-year-old student whose life was cut short by gun violence late last month.
A local charter school will gather Tuesday afternoon to remember a 7-year-old student whose life was cut short by gun violence late last month.
Shutdown causes long security lines at airports, including Atlanta
Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta are urging travelers to arrive at least three hours before their scheduled flights as a partial government shutdown continues to impact federal staffing.
Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta are urging travelers to arrive at least three hours before their scheduled flights as a partial government shutdown continues to impact federal staffing.
Former Atlanta Watershed intern speaks out about illegal detention
A single mother lost her $900-a-week apprenticeship just one week after being illegally detained and searched at the Atlanta Watershed.
A single mother lost her $900-a-week apprenticeship just one week after being illegally detained and searched at the Atlanta Watershed.
Purple fentanyl seized, Mexican national arrested in Clayton County drug bust
Martin Gonzalez-Martinez faces federal charges for distributing four kilograms of purple fentanyl in Clayton County.
Martin Gonzalez-Martinez faces federal charges for distributing four kilograms of purple fentanyl in Clayton County.
Popular Atlanta Beltline brewery suddenly closes Krog District taproom
A popular brewery on the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail announced its sudden closure on Monday.
A popular brewery on the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail announced its sudden closure on Monday.
Georgia Crossover Day 2026 sees several bills pass last minute
Georgia lawmakers face a midnight deadline on Crossover Day as key bills on income tax and data centers move forward while others fail to pass.
Georgia lawmakers face a midnight deadline on Crossover Day as key bills on income tax and data centers move forward while others fail to pass.
Woman killed, bystander wounded in MLK Drive shooting; 2 in custody
One woman is dead and a man is injured following a shooting at the West Ridge Shopping Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
One woman is dead and a man is injured following a shooting at the West Ridge Shopping Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Atlanta crews clear Bell Street homeless encampment under new safety protocols
Atlanta city crews and police officers dressed in protective gear began the process of closing a homeless encampment on Bell Street, Friday afternoon.
Atlanta city crews and police officers dressed in protective gear began the process of closing a homeless encampment on Bell Street, Friday afternoon.
Atlanta mother pleads for tips in 21-year-old son’s murder: ‘Silence protects violence’
The family of Trevales Tolbert Jr.
The family of Trevales Tolbert Jr.
Who killed Marcus Edwards? Atlanta police still searching for Fairburn Road shooter
Atlanta police are still searching for answers in the 2020 shooting death of 26-year-old Marcus Edwards.
Atlanta police are still searching for answers in the 2020 shooting death of 26-year-old Marcus Edwards.
St. Patrick's Day festivities, specials in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026
From lively bar crawls and block parties to family-friendly festivals and festive food specials, here are some of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
From lively bar crawls and block parties to family-friendly festivals and festive food specials, here are some of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Heartless thief snatches dozens of bikes from kids' after-school program
Thieves stole 26 bicycles and related equipment from a trailer at the C.A. Scott Recreation Center early Wednesday morning.
Thieves stole 26 bicycles and related equipment from a trailer at the C.A. Scott Recreation Center early Wednesday morning.
Video: Atlanta road rage crash ends in armed robbery
Atlanta police released video of a road rage crash that escalated into an armed robbery on Nov. 27.
Atlanta police released video of a road rage crash that escalated into an armed robbery on Nov. 27.
Atlanta weather: Record heat to 'ring the bell' before weekend severe storm threat
North Georgia is bracing for a stretch of record-challenging heat as the FOX 5 Storm Team monitors a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms.
North Georgia is bracing for a stretch of record-challenging heat as the FOX 5 Storm Team monitors a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms.
Atlanta Watershed employees illegally detained coworkers over missing wallet, OIG finds
Atlanta’s Inspector General confirmed six Watershed Department employees abused their authority by illegally detaining and searching colleagues.
Atlanta’s Inspector General confirmed six Watershed Department employees abused their authority by illegally detaining and searching colleagues.