Barricaded gunman surrenders after SWAT standoff at NW Atlanta home

A SWAT standoff in a northwest Atlanta neighborhood has ended peacefully with the barricaded gunman surrendering to police, officials say.

Black History Month: McLendon Hospital at risk of being forgotten forever

At one time, during segregation, the McLendon Hospital was one of just two places in Atlanta where African Americans could get medical care. The hospital has been gone for many years, and now there's concern the hospital is at risk of being forgotten forever.

First lady Jill Biden talks about women's heart health, research during Atlanta visit

Women’s health was the focus of First Lady Dr. Jill Biden’s visit to Atlanta Wednesday. She made two stops, one to talk about women’s heart health and the other a listening session on improving women’s health research.

CAPTURED: Convicted felon who failed to return to Atlanta Transitional Center found

The Georgia Department of Corrections Fugitive Unit is looking for a man who failed to report back to a transitional center following his shift at a designated work location on Feb. 2.

Date Night Wednesdays: DJ lessons at Atlanta’s Scratch Out Loud

Scratch Out Loud may just be the only school where "cutting up" is encouraged -- and if you've ever dreamed of being a globe-trotting DJ, this is the place to get your start.

Casting Call for Feb. 7, 2024: Extras and acting roles in metro Atlanta

From a 70s period piece starring Kevin Hart to a search for a mother and son duo, there are the film and TV productions looking for extras in metro Atlanta this week.

Piedmont cardiologist taking team to Ethiopia to help heart patients

A Piedmont Hospital cardiologist is working to improve heart health in his home country of Ethiopia, which he says suffers from an incredibly high death rate from cardiovascular disease.

Suburban deer hunters donate 700 lbs. of venison to metro Atlanta Salvation Army

Two local suburban deer hunters with large YouTube followings just donated 700 pounds of venison to the Salvation Army, which organizers say will feed 600 people daily for three months.

Man killed, dog stolen in Atlanta by group, police say

A man was killed and his dog was stolen around 8 p.m. Feb. 5 in the area of Mitchell Street SW and Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive NW.

Escaped inmate should not have been at Atlanta Transitional Center, GDC says

An inmate who failed to return to the Atlanta Transitional Center on Feb. 2 after being allowed to go to a job should not have been at the center, according to Georgia Department of Corrections.

Trae Young and Scottie Barnes added to All-Star team as injury replacements

Atlanta’s Trae Young is going back to the All-Star Game after all, and Toronto’s Scottie Barnes will play in the NBA’s showcase event for the first time.

Justin Timberlake announces 2nd Atlanta stop on his Forget Tomorrow World Tour

Justin Timberlake has already sold out his upcoming tour date in Atlanta, so the "Selfish" singer is coming back for another round at State Farm Arena in November.

SWAT standoff ends at SW Atlanta home after deadly shooting nearby

An investigation into a deadly shooting in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood led to a SWAT standoff at a home near the crime scene.

Atlanta City Council votes on counting process for 'Stop Cop City' petition signatures

Organizers submitted more than 100,000 signatures to try and force a vote on the controversial police training center, but the effort has been in legal limbo for months.