New 'Neighborhood Sports Council' aims to ease event-related strain on Atlanta communities

In three years, Atlanta will once again host another Super Bowl. Big events like that can affect neighbors nearby with more traffic and community disruptions during big events, but now the Atlanta City Council just approved a new group that aims to make things better for everyone.

Fire displaces residents at Mechanicsville apartment

Atlanta firefighters put out a fire at an apartment complex located at 500 McDaniel Street SW Saturday night.

New historical marker dedicated to Citizens Trust Bank in Atlanta

A new historical marker has been dedicated to Citizens Trust Bank, recognizing its impact on Atlanta’s Black community and the Civil Rights Movement.

2 new cases of measles reported in metro Atlanta

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two new cases of measles in unvaccinated metro Atlanta residents.

Atlanta leads nation in Black-owned businesses for 3rd consecutive year

For the third year in a row, Atlanta has the highest percentage of Black-owned businesses in the nation, according to a new analysis by LendingTree.

Bodycams show Atlanta police doing bare minimum to find 3 kids in peril

Disciplinary records and bodycam videos show Atlanta police doing the bare minimum to locate a 4-year-old and her brothers, despite several requests for welfare checks after their father allegedly kidnapped them from their mother in Maryland.

Atlantic Station fully reopens after bomb threat forces evacuations

A bomb threat led to the evacuation of a popular shopping district in Atlantic Station, specifically targeting the Regal Atlantic Station on 19th Street NW.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Feb. 7-9, 2025

Here are the best things to do in metro Atlanta this week, including concerts, theater, festivals, comedy, and more to keep your calendar packed with fun.

Elon Musk's DOGE team visits CDC in Atlanta, reports say

DOGE has rapidly expanded its presence across multiple federal agencies, with reports confirming that representatives visited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday.

Todd Chrisley claims MAGA sticker removed from cell, hopes for Trump pardon

Former reality TV star Todd Chrisley, 55, is once again claiming he is being mistreated while serving his prison sentence and believes he is now being targeted due to his support for President Donald Trump

City of Atlanta to rename street, park in honor of Shirley Franklin

The City of Atlanta is paying tribute to its first female mayor, Shirley Clarke Franklin, by renaming a major downtown road and a large park in her honor.