Mayor Dickens highlights success of Atlanta's summer youth employment program

As National Apprenticeship Week wraps up, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has released the 2024 Summer Youth Employment Program report, highlighting the city’s commitment to work-based learning opportunities.

Atlanta Bites: Thanksgiving meals & other metro dining news | November 2024

Here’s a roundup of exciting events, seasonal offerings, and festive dining options across the city – perfect for foodies and families alike!

Spelman College president stepping down after leave of absence

Spelman College's president will not return to the university weeks after the school announced she would be "taking a personal leave of absence."

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Nov. 22-24, 2024

Looking for fun and festive ways to spend your time in and around metro Atlanta this weekend? Check out this list.

Atlanta Public Schools looking for new school resource officers

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) held a job fair Wednesday evening at Lakewood Stadium in south Atlanta as part of an effort to hire 45 new school resource officers for its elementary schools.

17-year-old girl shot in leg near Greenbriar Mall

Police are searching for the gunman who shot a teenage girl in the leg close to Atlanta's Greenbriar Mall.

Fire destroys popular SW Atlanta Caribbean restaurant Spice House

A fire that broke out overnight completely destroyed the popular Atlanta Caribbean restaurant's bar and the whole back of its building.

Ants take over Atlanta apartment building after renovations, residents say

A building in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood is undergoing renovations. Management started making upgrades at the GE Tower apartments in Mechanicsville, but some residents complained the conditions worsened once they moved back in. They were greeted by insects, mold and rodents.

MISSING: Atlanta woman, 76, last seen in west Atlanta

Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department’s Homicide/Adult Missing Persons Unit are seeking assistance locating 76-year-old Katherine Warthen.

Inner-city youth explore careers in design during Museum of Design Atlanta visit

A group of inner-city teenagers had the opportunity to explore the world of design during a visit to the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) on Tuesday afternoon.

New film features controversial traffic stop death of metro Atlanta deacon

A special film screening tonight will explore the fight for justice following the death of Johnny Hollman, a deacon who died after a controversial traffic stop in southwest Atlanta.

Usher fan falls victim to ticket scam, ends on a happy note

A California woman’s excitement for Usher's latest national tour turned into a nightmare when she fell victim to a ticket scam.

Candidates for Atlanta city council meet face-to-face ahead of runoff

The two candidates running for Atlanta’s Post 3 At-Large City Council seat shared similar visions for the city at a forum Tuesday evening in Buckhead at the Piedmont Center.

Atlanta mayor's task force recommends changes to inspector general's operations

It has been no secret that the Atlanta mayor's office and the inspector general (IG) do not always see eye-to-eye. Now, that riff may be widening.