105-year-old Atlanta civil rights activist honored with church service
Valena York Henderson, lovingly called Mother Henderson by those who know her, turned 105 on Sunday. Henderson celebrated at Wheat Street Baptist Church, where she has belonged for more than 50 years, her family said.
Valena York Henderson, lovingly called Mother Henderson by those who know her, turned 105 on Sunday. Henderson celebrated at Wheat Street Baptist Church, where she has belonged for more than 50 years, her family said.
Father of 12 killed after being shot multiple times in Atlanta
A man was shot and killed early Saturday morning on Forsyth Street. He died on the scene. The family identified the victim as D'Anthony Reaves. They say he left behind 12 children and 8 stepchildren.
A man was shot and killed early Saturday morning on Forsyth Street. He died on the scene. The family identified the victim as D'Anthony Reaves. They say he left behind 12 children and 8 stepchildren.
Both Sides of the Gun: Gun violence survivors and perpetrators come together
A unique approach to discussing gun violence took place in Atlanta on Saturday. It was called "The Both Sides of the Gun" and brought together gun violence survivors and perpetrators with city leaders.
A unique approach to discussing gun violence took place in Atlanta on Saturday. It was called "The Both Sides of the Gun" and brought together gun violence survivors and perpetrators with city leaders.
Atlanta's WABE faces $2M loss as Congress rescinds Public Broadcasting funds
WABE faces nearly $2 million in annual losses due to federal funding cuts, impacting 13% of its operating budget.
WABE faces nearly $2 million in annual losses due to federal funding cuts, impacting 13% of its operating budget.
Delta flight returns to Atlanta after onboard incident, delays journey to Tucson
Delta Flight 937 returned to Atlanta due to an onboard incident involving a customer, which was deescalated by the crew.
Delta Flight 937 returned to Atlanta due to an onboard incident involving a customer, which was deescalated by the crew.
Manhunt underway for suspect in H.E. Holmes MARTA Station rape
Authorities are searching for a suspect involved in a rape at the H.E. Holmes MARTA Station on July 17.
Authorities are searching for a suspect involved in a rape at the H.E. Holmes MARTA Station on July 17.
Two injured in southwest Atlanta shooting | What we know
Two people were found shot in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood on Friday evening.
Two people were found shot in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood on Friday evening.
Man claiming grenade, key fob is detonator, robs Atlanta bank
A man robbed a PNC Bank in Atlanta, claiming to have a grenade and using a key fob as a mock detonator, escaping with $6,000, according to police.
A man robbed a PNC Bank in Atlanta, claiming to have a grenade and using a key fob as a mock detonator, escaping with $6,000, according to police.
Atlanta Public Schools announces pay raise for frontline workers
Atlanta Public Schools will increase salaries for bus drivers, custodians, paraprofessionals, and nurses.
Atlanta Public Schools will increase salaries for bus drivers, custodians, paraprofessionals, and nurses.
Family of man killed during Atlanta homeless encampment sweep filing lawsuit against city
The family of a man killed during a sweep of an Atlanta homeless encampment earlier this year is filing a civil lawsuit against the city over his death.
The family of a man killed during a sweep of an Atlanta homeless encampment earlier this year is filing a civil lawsuit against the city over his death.
Family describes escalator collapse after Beyoncé concert
The Dogan family claims the escalator collapse at the Vine City MARTA station was due to mechanical failure, not a stampede, resulting in multiple injuries.
The Dogan family claims the escalator collapse at the Vine City MARTA station was due to mechanical failure, not a stampede, resulting in multiple injuries.
Atlanta hitmaker Sean Garrett talks about philanthropy, musical legacy
Sean “The Pen” Garrett was honored by Fulton County for his philanthropic work, including his nonprofit Amplify Your Music.
Sean “The Pen” Garrett was honored by Fulton County for his philanthropic work, including his nonprofit Amplify Your Music.
Gunfire erupts in Midtown Atlanta: Man shot on Peachtree Street
A man has been hospitalized after he was shot in the arm during a burst of gunfire in the heart of Midtown Atlanta.
A man has been hospitalized after he was shot in the arm during a burst of gunfire in the heart of Midtown Atlanta.
Controlled blasting at I-285/I-20 west interchange to cause delays, pacing
Controlled blasting operations at the I-285/I-20 west interchange will cause brief traffic delays.
Controlled blasting operations at the I-285/I-20 west interchange will cause brief traffic delays.
MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood retiring because of immigration issues, board says
MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood has stepped down due to immigration and personal matters, the board announced Thursday.
MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood has stepped down due to immigration and personal matters, the board announced Thursday.
Rivian to establish new East Coast headquarters in Atlanta
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian will hire hundreds of people later this year when it opens its new East Coast headquarter in Atlanta.
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian will hire hundreds of people later this year when it opens its new East Coast headquarter in Atlanta.
Atlanta deacon's family meets with DA, still wants charges filed
The 62-year-old deacon died after being Tased during a traffic stop; his death was ruled a homicide, and the officer was fired.
The 62-year-old deacon died after being Tased during a traffic stop; his death was ruled a homicide, and the officer was fired.
Chemical fire displaces multiple families at NW Atlanta apartments
Multiple families were forced to evacuate from their homes after a chemical fire broke out in the northwest Atlanta apartment building's basement.
Multiple families were forced to evacuate from their homes after a chemical fire broke out in the northwest Atlanta apartment building's basement.
Crews battle overnight pallet fire outside SE Atlanta business
Flames lit up the sky in southeast Atlanta as fire crews battled massive flames that broke out at a pallet manufacturing and recycling business overnight.
Flames lit up the sky in southeast Atlanta as fire crews battled massive flames that broke out at a pallet manufacturing and recycling business overnight.
First Black Atlanta fire chief dies: 'Remembering a trailblazer'
In 1985, William Hamer became Atlanta's first African American fire chief. Services for Chief Hamer are planned for Saturday, July 19, at 11 am at Hoosier United Methodist Church.
In 1985, William Hamer became Atlanta's first African American fire chief. Services for Chief Hamer are planned for Saturday, July 19, at 11 am at Hoosier United Methodist Church.