18-year-old shot in back inside home in southwest Atlanta

An overnight shooting in southwest Atlanta has left an 18-year-old woman in surgery after a bullet pierced the wall of her home and struck her in the back.

Ancient disease poised to become second ever to be eradicated: The Carter Center

2025 saw the lowest number of human Guinea worm cases ever recorded, a year after the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, who often spoke of his desire to see the disease eradicated.

Man shot, killed on Trabert Avenue NW

Atlanta Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning outside a recording studio on Trabert Avenue NW.

600+ flight cancellations at Hartsfield-Jackson during Georgia snow

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport reports over 580 cancellations and nearly 90 delays as a snowstorm hits Georgia and the Southeast.

Atlanta Gas Light shares winter safety tips ahead of cold weather

Atlanta Gas Light is urging customers to take extra precautions as forecasts call for significant winter weather across Georgia, including snow and ice that could create safety hazards.

UPDATE: This weekend's Braves Fest at Truist Park canceled due to weather

The Atlanta Braves will welcome fans back to Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta for a two-day celebration marking the lead-up to the 2026 season.

Tickets on sale now for Atlanta's Birthday Bash in May

Tickets are now on sale for Atlanta’s iconic Birthday Bash concert, which is celebrating 30 years of hip-hop culture and the city’s influence on music.

Midtown Atlanta power outage leaves thousands without electricity

Thousands of customers lost power in Midtown Atlanta after a utility pole snapped overnight, marking the second outage in the area this week.

Man wanted for 2019 Atlanta house party shooting, $5K reward

Atlanta police are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in southwest Atlanta.

More student anti-ICE walkouts planned in metro Atlanta despite warnings from school administrators

Protests tied to a recent shooting and the Trump administration’s continued immigration enforcement are spreading to metro Atlanta schools, where students are planning coordinated walkouts.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2026

From wine tastings and live theater to chili cook-offs and Mardi Gras fun, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the weekend. Here are some of the best things to do around metro Atlanta.

Firefighters called to 2 house fires in Atlanta early Thursday

Fire crews responded to two separate overnight house fires in different parts of Atlanta, with officials confirming no injuries in either incident.

Two Georgia groundhogs set to make Groundhog Day predictions

Georgia is getting double the Groundhog Day fun this year, with not one — but two furry forecasters stepping into the spotlight on Feb. 2.

Morris Brown College receives $800K for security, scholarships

Morris Brown College has received more than $800,000 in new funding aimed at strengthening campus safety and expanding student support.