Atlanta-area Days Inn settles $5M child sex trafficking lawsuit
Evidence showed hotel staff were complicit in trafficking, highlighting accountability issues in the hospitality industry.
Atlanta Police take suicide prevention to streets after tragic losses
Atlanta Police Department expands wellness initiatives after losing two officers to suicide, emphasizing street-level suicide prevention.
Georgia State Police motorcycle officer hospitalized after motorcycle crash during suspect pursuit
A Georgia State Patrol motorcycle officer was hospitalized Wednesday night after crashing while pursuing a suspect on the Downtown Connector.
Atlanta Bites: Special events, openings & deals at area restaurants | Sept. 2025
Latest metro Atlanta restaurant and dining news, including events, deals, offerings, openings, closings and much more.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Sept. 26-28, 2025
Here is a list of fun things to do in metro Atlanta and North Georgia this weekend, including live music, comedy, theater, fairs and festivals, sporting events and more.
Atlanta native Eddie Meredith challenges Mayor Dickens in re-election bid
Atlanta native Eddie Meredith is running to replace Mayor Andre Dickens as the city's mayor.
Atlanta teen robbed of $2K Sweet 16 necklace, police investigating
The mother of a 16-year-old says her son was robbed by three teens while at The Peaks of MLK Apartments last Thursday.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual observance in the U.S. from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Here is a list of local celebration in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Metro Atlanta Weather: Scattered showers, storms expected Wednesday
After weeks of dry and steamy weather, north and central Georgia are finally getting a soaking.
Plane train maintenance may cause delays at Atlanta airport
Travelers through the world’s busiest airport may face major disruptions this week as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport conducts overnight maintenance on its plane train.
Atlanta backs study for new Amtrak station site, community survey open
Atlanta and the Atlanta Regional Commission are moving forward with a study to identify the location for a new Amtrak station.
‘No Kings’ protests planned across Georgia Oct. 18
Organizers of the “No Kings" movement have announced another round of protests set for Oct. 18 across Georgia.
Fox Theatre offering spooky tours for Halloween season
Atlanta’s Fox Theatre is bringing history to life this Halloween season with guided haunted tours.
15-year-old boy injured in southeast Atlanta shooting
A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized Tuesday evening after being shot in southeast Atlanta, police said.
Spanish journalist Mario Guevara has been in ICE custody for 100 days
Mario Guevara's detention raises significant concerns about press freedom, especially for non-citizen journalists covering law enforcement.
New phase for MARTA'S Five Point Station starting in October
MARTA’s multi-year transformation project at the Five Points Station is moving into a new phase in October.
Gov. Kemp traveling to South Korea this fall to strengthen ties
Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp will travel to the Republic of Korea this fall to strengthen Georgia’s economic ties with one of its largest development partners.
Metro Atlanta Weather: Fall arrives, but Atlanta still stuck in summer heat
First full day of fall brings a forecast high of 90 degrees in Atlanta, about five degrees above average.
Residency rules disqualify two candidates from Atlanta City Council race
Two candidates disqualified from Atlanta City Council race for not meeting residency requirements.
Fall festival & fair guide for metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025
Complete guide to fall festivals and fairs happening in metro Atlanta and North Georgia in 2025.