Watch: Former President Jimmy Carter lies in state at US Capitol

After days of tributes in Georgia, former President Jimmy Carter is now in Washington, D.C. for the next part of his funeral.

Atlanta Habitat ReStore honors Jimmy Carter with memorial door for public tributes

The Atlanta Habitat for Humanity ReStore is honoring former President Jimmy Carter with a memorial door, giving the public a unique way to leave tributes, share memories, and celebrate his legacy.

City officials say Atlanta must prepare for potential terrorist attacks

An Atlanta City Council member says it is a different world now where terrorist attacks can happen anywhere, even in “the city too busy to hate."

MLK Day 2025: King Center shares 40th holiday observance schedule

The King Center has released its plans to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its 40th King Holiday Observance, which starts later this week.

Cleveland Avenue Walmart evacuated after bomb threat received

The Walmart store at 844 Cleveland Avenue was evacuated on Monday after Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta received an anonymous online tip about possible bombs at the location.

Fatal crash reported on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive NW in Atlanta

A fatal crash is under investigation in the 2000 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive NW, near Peyton Road SW, in northwest Atlanta, according to the Atlanta Police Department.

Convicted felon sentenced to prison for Atlanta motel shooting

The convicted felon had been out of prison for just four days before he was arrested for firing shots in his Atlanta motel room, police say.

Hundreds brave cold to pay final respects to former President Jimmy Carter

Hundreds of mourners descended on the Carter Center on Saturday to pay their final respects to former President Jimmy Carter lying in repose. The public viewing that began at 7 p.m. will go on through 6 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7. 

Jimmy Carter funeral: Father taught son, Chip Carter, 'the value of hard work'

Chip Carter, the son of former President Jimmy Carter, reflected on his father’s extraordinary life, legacy, and the deeply personal lessons he imparted.