PHOTOS: Earth Day events and projects in metro Atlanta | April 2025
April 22 is Earth Day. Several organizations in the metro Atlanta area participated in projects or hosted events in honor of the day.
April 22 is Earth Day. Several organizations in the metro Atlanta area participated in projects or hosted events in honor of the day.
Uber, Delta Air Lines launching loyalty partnership, airport shuttle
Uber Shuttle service will debut in May at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, offering scheduled, affordable transportation between the airport and downtown/Midtown Atlanta.
Uber Shuttle service will debut in May at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, offering scheduled, affordable transportation between the airport and downtown/Midtown Atlanta.
Iconic LA-based Randy's Donuts opening soon in Atlanta
Georgia natives Alvin and Calvin Waters are bringing the iconic Los Angeles-based Randy’s Donuts to Atlanta, with plans to open 10 locations across the city.
Georgia natives Alvin and Calvin Waters are bringing the iconic Los Angeles-based Randy’s Donuts to Atlanta, with plans to open 10 locations across the city.
Earth Day events in metro Atlanta | April 2025
Here are some of the top Earth Day events and celebrations happening this month across metro Atlanta.
Here are some of the top Earth Day events and celebrations happening this month across metro Atlanta.
Jason Carter rules out 2026 bid for governor as wife battles brain cancer
Jason Carter, grandson of former President Jimmy Carter, says he will not seek office in 2026 due to his wife Kate's diagnosis of glioblastoma.
Jason Carter, grandson of former President Jimmy Carter, says he will not seek office in 2026 due to his wife Kate's diagnosis of glioblastoma.
Atlanta City Council greenlights ‘The Stitch’ to transform Downtown Connector
The Atlanta City Council has approved "The Stitch" project, aiming to reconnect communities divided by the Interstate 75/85 corridor with a park over the Downtown Connector.
The Atlanta City Council has approved "The Stitch" project, aiming to reconnect communities divided by the Interstate 75/85 corridor with a park over the Downtown Connector.
Scissors attack prompts full lockdown at Atlanta school
A student was injured in an attack involving a pair of scissors at North Atlanta High School on Monday afternoon.
A student was injured in an attack involving a pair of scissors at North Atlanta High School on Monday afternoon.
Mother of teen killed during chase into Little Five Points speaks out
Cooper Schoenke, 19, was killed when a suspect fleeing Georgia State Patrol ran a red light and crashed into his car in Little Five Points.
Cooper Schoenke, 19, was killed when a suspect fleeing Georgia State Patrol ran a red light and crashed into his car in Little Five Points.
Famed Atlanta music attorney Joel Katz dies at the age of 80
Famed Atlanta music attorney Joel Katz, who represented stars like Michael Jackson, James Brown, and Ludacris, died April 18 at age 80.
Famed Atlanta music attorney Joel Katz, who represented stars like Michael Jackson, James Brown, and Ludacris, died April 18 at age 80.
Co-founder of Atlanta's iconic Wax 'n' Facts dies at the age of 74
Harry DeMille, co-founder of Atlanta’s iconic Wax ‘n’ Facts record store, died peacefully at 74, surrounded by family.
Harry DeMille, co-founder of Atlanta’s iconic Wax ‘n’ Facts record store, died peacefully at 74, surrounded by family.
Final public meetings announced for proposed I-285 express lanes project
Want to have your say about possible express lanes on Interstate 285? You have a few more chances to let your voice be heard.
Want to have your say about possible express lanes on Interstate 285? You have a few more chances to let your voice be heard.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airport announce new parking rates
Leaders at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are expected to announce parking rate adjustments today, marking the first such update in eight years.
Leaders at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are expected to announce parking rate adjustments today, marking the first such update in eight years.
Target DEI rollback: Atlanta pastor calls for Easter 'fast' to shift to 'full-on boycott'
Since starting the boycott over its DEI policy rollback, Target's stock dropped more than $40 a share and foot traffic in stores went down 7.9%, the Atlanta pastor said
Since starting the boycott over its DEI policy rollback, Target's stock dropped more than $40 a share and foot traffic in stores went down 7.9%, the Atlanta pastor said
Woman shot multiple times overnight in NW Atlanta, police say
A woman was shot multiple times overnight on Lavender Drive NW near Chappell Road in Atlanta.
A woman was shot multiple times overnight on Lavender Drive NW near Chappell Road in Atlanta.
Atlanta City Council votes on controversial Amsterdam Walk project
The vote followed nearly two hours of public comments, mostly concerning the redevelopment proposal.
The vote followed nearly two hours of public comments, mostly concerning the redevelopment proposal.
3 men shot in drive-by shooting on Morris Street SW Sunday afternoon
Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left three men injured Sunday afternoon in northwest Atlanta, according to Atlanta Police Department.
Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left three men injured Sunday afternoon in northwest Atlanta, according to Atlanta Police Department.
Fight at Atlanta Waffle House ends with gunfire, police say
Police say a fight in a Waffle House parking lot ended with bullets flying overnight in Atlanta.
Police say a fight in a Waffle House parking lot ended with bullets flying overnight in Atlanta.
Possible arson may have caused fatal fire Monday morning in NW Atlanta
Firefighters found the woman in her 90s dead in a bathroom inside the burning northwest Atlanta home.
Firefighters found the woman in her 90s dead in a bathroom inside the burning northwest Atlanta home.
Caught in the act: Atlanta police make quick arrest of suspected car burglar
A man was arrested after officers monitoring surveillance cameras spotted two suspects pulling on car door handles.
A man was arrested after officers monitoring surveillance cameras spotted two suspects pulling on car door handles.
Lost stuffed otter at Atlanta airport sparks nationwide search for owner
Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are hoping someone knows the owner of this plush otter found over the weekend.
Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are hoping someone knows the owner of this plush otter found over the weekend.