Vote | Metro Atlanta speech therapist competing for 'Most Benevolent Beard'
Kevin Simmons, a pediatric speech pathologist known for sensory-friendly haircuts, is a finalist for Wahl’s “Most Benevolent Beard in America.”
Emory Healthcare laying off financial services employees
Emory Healthcare has confirmed it is reducing its workforce within the Financial Services department.
CDC Atlanta shooting: Emory police officer confronted gunman, records show
Officer Mark Morgan of Emory University Police fired at gunman Patrick Joseph White during the shooting at the CDC campus.
Jonathan Hunt appointed interim CEO of MARTA; board creates strategic advisory group
Jonathan Hunt, MARTA's chief legal counsel, appointed as interim CEO, supported by a strategic advisory group led by former MARTA chief Keith Parker.
Man wanted in deadly shooting on Collier Drive arrested in Cobb County
Tije Sorells has been arrested in Cobb County and faces charges of murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during a felony.
Texas man mysteriously disappears from Atlanta airport: search intensifies
Rashon Barney, a 27-year-old from Houston, was last seen at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on August 2.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Aug. 15-17, 2025
Metro Atlanta is buzzing this weekend with everything from art festivals and block parties to live music, comedy, and food events.
ABFF bringing festival to 4 major cities, including Atlanta
The American Black Film Festival is launching a new Pop-Up Tour this fall, bringing films, celebrity talks, and panels to New York, Atlanta, Dallas, and Los Angeles between October and December 2025.
Georgia Tech project helping Atlanta residents escape the heat
In the middle of the dog days of summer in Georgia, it can feel like there’s no way to escape the heat. That can be especially true in underserved communities. So the experts at Georgia Tech are trying to help.
Atlanta mayor to outline second-term plans ahead of Nov. 4 election
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens plans to officially qualify next week for his re-election bid.
Atlanta launches design phase for 8.5-acre Memorial Drive Greenway
When it's built, Atlanta's Memorial Drive Greenway will run from Oakland Cemetery to the Downtown Connector.
Metro Atlanta population tops 5.3M amid growth, aging and diversity
Metro Atlanta adds 64,000 residents in one year, now home to 5.3 million.
Sylvan Road shooting: Police investigate suspected squatter house
A man was shot and wounded during an argument at a home on Sylvan Road in southwest Atlanta.
Van fire disrupts traffic at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
A van caught fire at the curb of the upper level at the South Terminal of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Atlanta Police renew oversight board deal amid concerns
The Atlanta Police Department and the Atlanta Civilian Complaint Review Board have signed a new memorandum of understanding to improve cooperation, particularly in use-of-force investigations.
MARTA faces scrutiny after H.E. Holmes station shooting, manhunt
A man was shot in the stomach during a fight at the H.E. Holmes MARTA station's bus loop and was immediately hospitalized.
Woman's body found off Campbellton Road in SW Atlanta
Atlanta police are investigating after a woman was found dead at a southwest Atlanta location Wednesday.
Atlanta man caught with 23 pounds of marijuana at DC airport, officials say
An Atlanta man is facing criminal charges after customs officials say they caught him with 23 pounds of marijuana before he got on a flight to the United Kingdom.
Gov. Kemp declaring September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Gov. Brian Kemp will declare September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Georgia during a ceremony at the State Capitol on Wednesday morning.
Atlanta’s Metro Boomin to face September trial over 2016 rape claim
Metro Boomin, whose real name is Leland Wayne, will face trial Sept. 23 on a rape allegation dating back to 2016.