Balloon release planned for Atlanta rapper Young Scooter at local park

A balloon release for Atlanta rapper Young Scooter, whose real name was Kenneth Rashaad Bailey, will reportedly be held April 3 at Bessie Branham Park, located at 2051 Delano Drive NE in Atlanta.

CDC job cuts spark protest outside Atlanta headquarters

A protest erupted outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Roybal campus in Atlanta Tuesday as employees voiced frustration over sweeping job cuts announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Georgia lawmakers hosts food giveaway at Spelman College

A Georgia lawmaker is drawing attention to the issue of food insecurity among college students through a campus-based food giveaway and a push for new legislation.

RHOA's Kandi Burrus' restaurant files lawsuit counterclaim

A legal battle involving Blaze Steak and Seafood, the restaurant co-owned by Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss-Tucker, is heating up again after the restaurant group filed a countersuit.

Reactions to mass layoffs underway at Atlanta-based CDC

The changes come as part of a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and backed by President Donald Trump.

Proposed LGBTQ Center in Atlanta sparks community conversation

There's a possibility a new LGBTQ center could soon come to Atlanta. Officials have begun a study exploring the proposal.

Did Young Scooter get shot? Preliminary autopsy report release

Preliminary autopsy results for Kenneth Edward Rashaad Bailey, better known by his stage name, Young Scotter, have been released.

US cities where money buys you the most happiness

A new study is revealing the top cities in the U.S. where money buys Americans the most happiness.

Limited same-day Panda Fest (Atlantic Station) tickets to be sold online only

The first-ever Panda Fest is happening at Atlantic Station this weekend, bringing a vibrant celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture to the city from April 4 to 6.

Atlanta considering new rules to crack down on short-term rental parties

The debate over short-term rentals in Atlanta is intensifying, as city lawmakers consider new legislation aimed at reducing disruptive parties and reining in rental activity in multifamily buildings.

Hit-and-run driver wanted after pedestrian injured in Midtown Atlanta

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a driver involved in a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian with severe injuries.

Man killed by construction equipment Monday morning, police say

A man was killed earlier today in an incident involving a piece of construction equipment, according to Atlanta police.

Atlanta children's book authors hope to make lasting impact

Just 15 minutes of reading a day can expose a child to more than a million extra words each year—a simple habit that not only builds vocabulary but also fuels creativity, confidence, and curiosity.

Savannah Bananas, Party Animals visit patients at Children's Healthcare

Before taking the field at Truist Park for a pair of sold-out games, the Savannah Bananas and their rival team, the Party Animals, spent part of their weekend bringing joy to young patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Teen becomes 'Airman for the Day' at Dobbins Air Reserve Base

A local teenager who has battled serious health challenges was honored with an unforgettable experience last week—becoming an honorary “Airman for the Day” at Dobbins Air Reserve Base.