Student caught with gun in bookbag at Midtown High School

A student was arrested Thursday morning after attempting to bring a weapon into Midtown High School, according to Atlanta Public Schools.

'Slutty Vegan' owner Pinky Cole reveals she almost lost her business

Pinky Cole, 37, the founder of popular plant-based burger chain Slutty Vegan, says she is officially back at the helm of the company after briefly relinquishing ownership earlier this year.

Athlete's Foot celebrating 404 Day with special sneakers

With “404 Day” just around the corner, Atlanta sneakerheads are getting a stylish way to celebrate.

Things to do this weekend: 404 Day, festivals, music, theater & more | April 4-6, 2025

Here's a roundup of fun things to do this weekend in Atlanta, including 404 Day events, festivals, musical performances, movies and theater, cars and trains and much more.

Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A still the top bird for drive-thru happiness

Chick-fil-A is once again leading the pack in the fast food drive-thru wars, according to InTouch Insight’s annual drive-thru report.

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.