MARTA rail service resumes after disruption; delays expected

MARTA rail service has resumed after a power outage, but heavy delays are expected in some areas of Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon.

Atlanta Falcons cut Kirk Cousins as new NFL year begins

The Atlanta Falcons announced on Wednesday that they have officially released veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins.

New exhibit, EmpowerHER, celebrating women artists opens in Atlanta

A new exhibit celebrating women in art is opening Friday featuring works from female artists across Georgia in recognition of Women’s History Month.

Vandalism reported at Scott Elementary School in NW Atlanta

Officers were called to Scott Elementary School on Hollywood Road around 1 a.m. Wednesday after reports of damage at the campus.

Pedestrian struck, killed on Cheshire Bridge Road Wednesday morning

A busy stretch of Cheshire Bridge Road was shut down early Wednesday morning following a predawn collision that left a male pedestrian dead.

More Midtown bike lanes welcomed by cyclists, not drivers

New bike lanes have popped up around Midtown Atlanta, with more on the way. While some like the move, others think it's just causing more traffic problems.

Atlanta nonprofits send aid workers into Iran, Congo conflicts

Atlanta-based organizations are conducting rescue missions for orphans and displaced families in Iran and the Congo.

Atlanta ranks 78th on WalletHub’s most diverse cities list

A new study suggests Atlanta may not be as diverse as many people might expect — at least when compared with cities across the country.

Atlanta school to honor 7-year-old girl killed in drive-by shooting

A local charter school will gather Tuesday afternoon to remember a 7-year-old student whose life was cut short by gun violence late last month.

Shutdown causes long security lines at airports, including Atlanta

Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta are urging travelers to arrive at least three hours before their scheduled flights as a partial government shutdown continues to impact federal staffing.

Former Atlanta Watershed intern speaks out about illegal detention

A single mother lost her $900-a-week apprenticeship just one week after being illegally detained and searched at the Atlanta Watershed.

Georgia Crossover Day 2026 sees several bills pass last minute

Georgia lawmakers face a midnight deadline on Crossover Day as key bills on income tax and data centers move forward while others fail to pass.

Woman killed, bystander wounded in MLK Drive shooting; 2 in custody

One woman is dead and a man is injured following a shooting at the West Ridge Shopping Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

Atlanta crews clear Bell Street homeless encampment under new safety protocols

Atlanta city crews and police officers dressed in protective gear began the process of closing a homeless encampment on Bell Street, Friday afternoon.