I-285 closure expected to create widespread headaches this weekend
All lanes of I-285 between MLK Drive and Cascade Road will close starting Friday night.
All lanes of I-285 between MLK Drive and Cascade Road will close starting Friday night.
Atlanta teen who claimed she was being held captive found, police say
Atlanta police said 14-year-old Ahnylah Robertson has been found safe after being reported missing earlier this week.
Atlanta police said 14-year-old Ahnylah Robertson has been found safe after being reported missing earlier this week.
Missing 16-year-old Benjamin Brathwaite found safe, police say
Atlanta police said missing 16-year-old Benjamin Brathwaite has been located safe.
Atlanta police said missing 16-year-old Benjamin Brathwaite has been located safe.
Serial felon sentenced to federal prison for Atlanta drugs
An Atlanta man with a long history of drug crimes was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday for his role in a major drug distribution ring.
An Atlanta man with a long history of drug crimes was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday for his role in a major drug distribution ring.
Bank fraud: Atlanta music artist pleads guilty in check theft scheme
An Atlanta man admitted Thursday to stealing mail and using his music and social media accounts to teach others how to commit bank fraud.
An Atlanta man admitted Thursday to stealing mail and using his music and social media accounts to teach others how to commit bank fraud.
Atlanta fire standoff: Mayor to sign historic union agreement
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens indicated he will sign a historic collective bargaining agreement with city firefighters, potentially ending a yearlong standoff.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens indicated he will sign a historic collective bargaining agreement with city firefighters, potentially ending a yearlong standoff.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 8-10, 2026
From street festivals and live entertainment to family-friendly events and outdoor fun, here are some of the top happenings across the area.
From street festivals and live entertainment to family-friendly events and outdoor fun, here are some of the top happenings across the area.
Clark Atlanta gets $250K for campus safety
Clark Atlanta University is receiving a $250,000 federal investment aimed at boosting campus safety.
Clark Atlanta University is receiving a $250,000 federal investment aimed at boosting campus safety.
Big Boi producing documentary on 1996 Olympics
Big Boi is serving as an executive producer on a new documentary about the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Big Boi is serving as an executive producer on a new documentary about the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Gov. Kemp signs Georgia high school cellphone ban into law
High school students across Georgia will soon be required to lock up their cellphones for the entire school day under a new law aimed at cutting classroom distractions.
High school students across Georgia will soon be required to lock up their cellphones for the entire school day under a new law aimed at cutting classroom distractions.
Paper Gang Family members sentenced for drug trafficking in Atlanta
Thirteen members and associates of an Atlanta-based gang known as the "Paper Gang Family" have been sentenced to federal prison.
Thirteen members and associates of an Atlanta-based gang known as the "Paper Gang Family" have been sentenced to federal prison.
Atlanta fugitive captured: Man caught for 2025 fatal shooting
Atlanta police and federal agents arrested Aldemetrius Brown Wednesday for a 2025 homicide.
Atlanta police and federal agents arrested Aldemetrius Brown Wednesday for a 2025 homicide.
Atlanta police arrest 2 in deadly 18th Street shooting
Atlanta police arrested a man and woman this week in connection with a March shooting that left one person dead and two others injured.
Atlanta police arrested a man and woman this week in connection with a March shooting that left one person dead and two others injured.
I-285 construction: Major detours planned, what to expect
Transportation officials are warning drivers to prepare for a total shutdown of all lanes on a section of I-285 this Mother’s Day weekend.
Transportation officials are warning drivers to prepare for a total shutdown of all lanes on a section of I-285 this Mother’s Day weekend.
Decatur man could face death penalty in postal worker killing
A 24-year-old man faces the possibility of life in prison after a federal grand jury indicted him for the murder of a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Decatur.
A 24-year-old man faces the possibility of life in prison after a federal grand jury indicted him for the murder of a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Decatur.
Atlanta rapper 'Jayy Wick' arrested for shooting at Florida beach
A performer known as “Jayy Wick" was arrested in metro Atlanta in connection with a shooting at a Florida beach.
A performer known as “Jayy Wick" was arrested in metro Atlanta in connection with a shooting at a Florida beach.
Ted Turner: Tributes pour in for media mogul Ted Turner
Tributes are pouring in for the man who had so much influence on the history of television and the history of Atlanta.
Tributes are pouring in for the man who had so much influence on the history of television and the history of Atlanta.
Ted Turner helped reshape Atlanta’s identity
Ted Turner transformed Atlanta into a major center for cable television and sports broadcasting through CNN and TBS.
Ted Turner transformed Atlanta into a major center for cable television and sports broadcasting through CNN and TBS.
PHOTOS: CNN's Ted Turner through the years | 1938-2026
CNN founder and media mogul Ted Turner died on Wednesday, May 6, at the age of 87. Here are a few photos of Turner through the years.
CNN founder and media mogul Ted Turner died on Wednesday, May 6, at the age of 87. Here are a few photos of Turner through the years.
CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has died at the age of 87, according to Turner Enterprises.
Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has died at the age of 87, according to Turner Enterprises.