How cellphones helped save 6 people stranded on the Chattahoochee River

Atlanta Fire Rescue saved six people on Saturday after their inflatable raft deflated on the Chattahoochee River near the East Palisades Trail.

Peoplestown residents demand permanent fix to ongoing Atlanta flooding

Atlanta's Peoplestown residents demand permanent infrastructure repairs following a weekend water main break that flooded local streets and yards.

Top restaurants featured during delicious Buckhead Restaurant Week

Today marks the start of the most delicious week of the year in Buckhead, so here's an important question: Where are you beginning your culinary journey through the city?

Atlanta marks 30 years since Centennial Olympic Park bombing

Monday marks 30 years since the deadly Centennial Olympic Park bombing shook Atlanta during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, killing two people and injuring over 100 others.

Tractor-trailer rig ignites overnight on I-20 after crash

Firefighters responded to a fully involved tractor-trailer fire near the I-20 Westbound and I-285 Northbound interchange early Monday after a rig crashed into a highway barrier.

Atlanta fire crews battle blaze off Woodward Avenue

A vacant house in Atlanta caught fire Sunday night for at least the third time, sparking an arson investigation after firefighters quickly put out the heavy flames.

Vigil honors Katie Janness as Piedmont Park murder case stays cold

A community gathered at Piedmont Park on Sunday night to hold a vigil for Katie Janness, nearly five years after she and her dog were brutally stabbed to death near a park entrance.

Atlanta forecast: Triple-digit heat index expected this week

Subtropical humidity and soaring temperatures will push heat index values into the triple digits across North Georgia this week, with a National Weather Service heat advisory expected.

Activists gather at ICE Atlanta field office after recent deaths

Community members gathered outside the ICE Atlanta field office for a candlelight vigil honoring people who died while in federal custody or during agency operations.

6 rescued after being stranded along Chattahoochee River embankment

Atlanta firefighters deployed boats, drones and ground resources Saturday afternoon to rescue six adults stranded along a Chattahoochee River embankment.

Inman Park public indecency case leads to suspect surrender

A 34-year-old man turned himself in to Atlanta police after a woman reported seeing him exposing himself along an Inman Park sidewalk.

Atlanta tenants plead for help as raw sewage overflows in homes

Residents at an Atlanta apartment complex say they're living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions after repeated sewage backups sent raw waste into their homes, damaging personal belongings and leaving families frustrated.

Atlanta shooting leads to arrest of gang member, 2 wanted men

An investigation into a shooting at a southwest Atlanta home on July 17 led to the arrest of three wanted men, according to police.

$8.4M deal reached nearly 3 years after Atlanta apartment fire

The owners and managers of the Reserve at La Vista Apartments have agreed to an $8.4 million settlement following a massive fire that destroyed the complex nearly three years ago.

Atlanta murder arrest: Cameron Longino charged in 2015 homicide

Atlanta police homicide investigators obtained arrest warrants Friday for Cameron Longino in connection with a fatal 2015 Atlanta shooting.

PetSmart and Furkids hold metro Atlanta National Adoption Week

Furkids Animal Rescue & Shelters is partnering with PetSmart Charities to host multi-location adoption events across Metro Atlanta.

Date set for Super Bowl LXII in Atlanta

Super Bowl LXII is officially scheduled for Feb. 13, 2028. The championship game will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta.

Back-to-school start dates for metro Atlanta, North Georgia

Check our comprehensive system-by-system guide to find official start dates for your local school district.