Hot week in Atlanta: Know what to expect this week and how to stay safe

As much of the country faces extreme heat this week, safety is paramount. Prolonged exposure to the sun can pose serious health risks.

Motorcyclist killed Friday in collision on Greenbriar Parkway in Atlanta

On June 21, a fatal collision involving a Honda CR-V and a Kawasaki motorcycle occurred at the intersection of Greenbriar Parkway SW and Continental Colony Parkway SW in Atlanta.

Atlanta demonstrators demand Biden declare climate emergency

Demonstrators gathered in mid-90 degree weather to hold a vigil at Atlanta City Hall, calling on the Biden Administration to declare a climate emergency and officially recognize heat as a major disaster that kills.

Marcus Jewish Center of Atlanta opens new Aquatic Center

The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) opened its new Zalik Outdoor Aquatic Center on Sunday.

UPS agrees to sell its freight-brokerage division for less than it paid for the business in 2015

United Parcel Service said Sunday it agreed to sell its Coyote Logistics division to RXO for just over $1 billion — less than it paid for the freight-brokerage company in 2015 — to focus more on its core package-delivery business.

1 dead, 2 injured in crash at northwest Atlanta intersection

One person is dead and two are in the hospital after a crash at the intersection of Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard NW and North Avenue NW in Atlanta.

Man stabbed in the leg on Cheshire Bridge Road

A 63-year-old man was rushed to the hospital Sunday morning after being stabbed in the leg in northeast Atlanta.

Atlanta civil rights activist Rev. Fred D. Taylor dies at 82

The City of Atlanta lost a legend. Civil rights activist Rev. Fred D. Taylor has died, according to the Atlanta City Council.

Beat the heat in Atlanta: Cooling center opens

If you're looking for a place to chill out while the temperatures continue to rise across Atlanta, the City announced the opening of a cooling center.

Atlanta businesses struggle with impact of major water main breaks, construction woes

Last month’s major water main breaks impacted more than 6,000 businesses in Atlanta, including JR Crickets on Cascade Road, where ongoing construction has exacerbated the challenges. 

Youth embrace mental health awareness with Soccer in the Streets initiative

During a special “Create the Space” camp, youth coaches and players got a chance to be part of training aimed to equip young athletes and their coaches with the skills to understand, prevent, and deal with mental health issues both on and off the field.