Overstreet announces 2026 Atlanta City Council committee leadership
Atlanta City Council President Marci Collier Overstreet announced new committee chairs for 2026, including leadership roles for Andrea Boone, Dustin Hillis, and Mary Norwood.
Atlanta City Council President Marci Collier Overstreet announced new committee chairs for 2026, including leadership roles for Andrea Boone, Dustin Hillis, and Mary Norwood.
Man charged with murdering teen after self-defense claims
Atlanta police have charged 24-year-old Kevin Veasey with murder in the shooting of a 15-year-old, despite initial claims of self-defense.
Atlanta police have charged 24-year-old Kevin Veasey with murder in the shooting of a 15-year-old, despite initial claims of self-defense.
15-time felon sentenced on federal charges after Atlanta park standoff
Atlanta felon Quartez Rashad Goodman was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison following an armed robbery on the Beltline and a shooting at D.H. Stanton Park.
Atlanta felon Quartez Rashad Goodman was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison following an armed robbery on the Beltline and a shooting at D.H. Stanton Park.
Eats restaurant to reopen in West End
Popular Atlanta comfort food staple EATS is reopening in March 2026 at Wild Heaven Beer in the West End after closing its Ponce location last year.
Popular Atlanta comfort food staple EATS is reopening in March 2026 at Wild Heaven Beer in the West End after closing its Ponce location last year.
Last dog rescued after BioLab fire adopted from PAWS Atlanta
Smidgen, the longest-tenured BioLab fire rescue dog at PAWS Atlanta, has finally been adopted after spending 461 days at the shelter.
Smidgen, the longest-tenured BioLab fire rescue dog at PAWS Atlanta, has finally been adopted after spending 461 days at the shelter.
Atlanta pastor Jamal Bryant speaks out on wife’s gala dress
Atlanta-area pastor Jamal Bryant is speaking out after online criticism erupted over what his wife wore to a recent fundraising gala.
Atlanta-area pastor Jamal Bryant is speaking out after online criticism erupted over what his wife wore to a recent fundraising gala.
Sources: Hawks, Trae Young working toward potential trade
The Atlanta Hawks and four-time All-Star Trae Young are engaged in discussions aimed at finding a potential trade, according to multiple sources cited by ESPN.
The Atlanta Hawks and four-time All-Star Trae Young are engaged in discussions aimed at finding a potential trade, according to multiple sources cited by ESPN.
Atlanta doctors voice concern over CDC child vaccine schedule update
Medical experts are criticizing a CDC decision to reduce recommended childhood vaccines.
Medical experts are criticizing a CDC decision to reduce recommended childhood vaccines.
Mother warns about celebratory gunfire after bullet pierces through West End Atlanta home
Minutes into the New Year, a bullet pierced a window and several walls of a West End Atlanta home.
Minutes into the New Year, a bullet pierced a window and several walls of a West End Atlanta home.
Police investigate second bomb threat at Midtown location
Atlanta police are investigating a second bomb threat reported Tuesday morning at a Midtown hotel, marking another incident at the same location within 24 hours.
Atlanta police are investigating a second bomb threat reported Tuesday morning at a Midtown hotel, marking another incident at the same location within 24 hours.
Mayor Andre Dickens sworn in for 2nd term as Atlanta mayor
Atlanta officially turns the page Monday as Andre Dickens is sworn in for a second term as mayor.
Atlanta officially turns the page Monday as Andre Dickens is sworn in for a second term as mayor.
Georgia flu cases surge to highest possible level, more deaths reported
Flu activity is surging across Georgia, pushing the state into the highest level of the “very high" category for reported cases, according to the latest public health data.
Flu activity is surging across Georgia, pushing the state into the highest level of the “very high" category for reported cases, according to the latest public health data.
Major cases expected to go to trial in 2026 in metro Atlanta, North Georgia
Courts across metro Atlanta and North Georgia are preparing for a busy year ahead, with several high-profile criminal cases expected to go to trial in 2026.
Courts across metro Atlanta and North Georgia are preparing for a busy year ahead, with several high-profile criminal cases expected to go to trial in 2026.
18-foot sinkhole shuts down Georgia Avenue in Summerhill neighborhood
Georgia Avenue SE is closed between Connally Street SE and Ami Street SE for emergency sinkhole repairs.
Georgia Avenue SE is closed between Connally Street SE and Ami Street SE for emergency sinkhole repairs.
Sinkhole opens along Georgia Avenue in SE Atlanta
A large sinkhole has reportedly opened up at the corner of Georgia Avenue at Connally Street in southeast Atlanta.
A large sinkhole has reportedly opened up at the corner of Georgia Avenue at Connally Street in southeast Atlanta.
Police investigating stabbing on Moreland Avenue in SE Atlanta
A man was stabbed Saturday in southeast Atlanta, according to police.
A man was stabbed Saturday in southeast Atlanta, according to police.
Two injured in Atlanta shooting along James P. Brawley Drive
Atlanta police are investigating a double shooting on James P. Brawley Drive NW that left a man and a woman injured Friday night.
Atlanta police are investigating a double shooting on James P. Brawley Drive NW that left a man and a woman injured Friday night.
UGA freshman survives 'horrific' Colorado ski accident, left with traumatic brain injury
UGA freshman Ayden Slipsager is recovering from a traumatic brain injury and multiple severe fractures following a life-altering ski accident in Colorado.
UGA freshman Ayden Slipsager is recovering from a traumatic brain injury and multiple severe fractures following a life-altering ski accident in Colorado.
Rideshare driver injured during Friday morning shooting in Atlanta
Atlanta Police are investigating a shooting that left a rideshare driver injured early Friday morning in northeast Atlanta.
Atlanta Police are investigating a shooting that left a rideshare driver injured early Friday morning in northeast Atlanta.
Registration open for free Construction Ready CareerExpo in February
Construction Ready will host its 2026 CareerExpo and SkillsUSA State Championships next month, bringing thousands of students to downtown Atlanta for hands-on learning and career exploration.
Construction Ready will host its 2026 CareerExpo and SkillsUSA State Championships next month, bringing thousands of students to downtown Atlanta for hands-on learning and career exploration.