9-year-old boy shot while sleeping during Atlanta drive-by

A nine-year-old boy is already back home recovering after he was hit during a drive-by shooting at his home in southwest Atlanta.

Trump administration turning these prisons into ICE lockups, leaked memo shows

The Department of Homeland Security and the Bureau of Prisons signed a contract to turn five federal prisons into ICE detention centers, a leaked memo obtained by KTVU shows. 

CDC to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees under Trump's job cuts

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Feb. 14-16, 2025

Love is in the air for Valentine's Day, and so is a packed schedule of events across metro Atlanta! Check out this list of things to do this weekend.

Iconic Mary Mac's fully reopens after storm severely damages roof

Nearly a year after a storm caused part of its roof to collapse, the iconic Mary Mac’s Tea Room has fully reopened.

Atlanta school opens wellness center 1 year after shooting on campus

Exactly year after four students were injured in an after-school shooting, Atlanta's Benjamin E. Mays High School is cutting the ribbon on a new wellness center to help student mental health.

Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman will not seek re-election

Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman has announced that he will not seek re-election, citing significant family medical challenges.

Most Wanted: Atlanta man wanted for 2 murders, hijacking of motor vehicle

Authorities are searching for Kmauri Burnett, who is wanted for two counts of murder and hijacking a motor vehicle in connection with multiple violent incidents in Atlanta.

Atlanta pastor's petition to boycott Target over DEI rollback grows

More than 50,000 people have signed a pledge committing a 40-day "fast" from Target over the company's rollback of its DEI practices.

Atlanta looks to improve safety, transportation options to support city's nightlife

A new study shows that nearly half of Atlanta's nightlife patrons are going out less than they had been a year ago, which could be trouble for the city's fifth-largest employment sector.

Atlanta rapper Ludacris bringing TechTunes to Morrow school

Grammy-winning rapper and Atlanta resident Ludacris is giving back to the next generation of music technology pioneers through his nonprofit, The Ludacris Foundation.

Outkast, Black Crowes nominated for 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Two of Atlanta’s most iconic music acts, Outkast and The Black Crowes, are among 14 legendary performers nominated for induction into the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Atlanta City councilmember has ideas to revitalize Greenbriar Mall

Atlanta City councilmember Marci Collier Overstreet is pushing for new initiatives to revitalize Greenbriar Mall and maximize its potential to better serve the Southwest Atlanta community.