Atlanta mayor defends $5.5B neighborhood plan at city hall

An intense city council committee meeting lasted nearly seven hours Wednesday after Mayor Andre Dickens made a surprise personal appearance to defend his controversial $5.5 billion neighborhood growth initiative.

Atlanta police search for missing 18-year-old Jayden Wilson

An urgent search is underway after 18-year-old Jayden Wilson vanished from southwest Atlanta last Thursday night, leaving behind his cellphone.

World Cup Atlanta: What to know about matches in Atlanta

8 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches are being held in the city of Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Here's more info on the matches, events, transportation, hotels, entertainment and more.

World Cup Atlanta: Sports bars expected to feature matches

Popular soccer-viewing spots expected to draw major crowds include STATS Brewpub, Park Bar, The Brewhouse Cafe and Sports & Social Atlanta.

World Cup Atlanta: Best nightlife options in Atlanta

When FIFA World Cup fans leave Mercedes-Benz Stadium after matches, Atlanta’s nightlife scene offers plenty of options that stretch far beyond downtown bars near the stadium.

Seven indicted in Valdosta cartel drug pipeline across Georgia

A federal grand jury has indicted seven people for running a massive fentanyl and methamphetamine pipeline directed by a state prison inmate with ties to Mexican cartels. The criminal ring operated across a footprint spanning Hall, Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Fulton, Douglas, and Spalding counties, according to federal prosecutors.

World Cup Atlanta: FIFA Fan Festival, other big watch parties

Atlanta is rolling out massive public watch parties, interactive festival zones, and a historic soccer celebration right in the heart of downtown.

World Cup Atlanta: Best day trips for soccer fans

Visitors coming to Atlanta for the FIFA World Cup can explore mountain towns, lakes, beaches and nightlife destinations all within a few hours of the city.

World Cup Atlanta hotel and motel guide: Where to stay

With Mercedes-Benz Stadium set to host eight FIFA World Cup matches — including knockout-round action — hotels across Atlanta are expected to fill quickly as fans arrive in the city.

World Cup Atlanta out-of-towner's 48-hour guide to explore

From world-class downtown landmarks to vibrant, walkable neighborhoods, this local guide will help you maximize your time in the capital of the South without getting stuck in the gridlock.

World Cup Atlanta traffic guide, parking rules and MARTA hacks

As Atlanta prepares to host eight major matches for the 2026 World Cup, local transportation authorities are warning drivers to brace for unprecedented traffic and downtown street closures.

CDC seeks volunteers for Ebola airport screenings

Federal agencies are ramping up Ebola screening efforts at major U.S. airports ahead of the FIFA World Cup, and a new development shows the CDC is now asking for volunteers to help at airports.

Shirtless gunman wanted in deadly Atlanta trailer park shooting

Atlanta police released surveillance video of a shirtless suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a 62-year-old man.