Atlanta

Hodgepodge Coffeehouse in Ormewood Park forced to close because of rising rent, owner says

November 6, 2023 10:12am EST

A well-known and Black woman-owned coffee shop in Ormewood Park has recently made the regrettable decision to close its doors after 12 years of operation.

61 'Cop City' protesters arraigned Monday morning, rally held in support

November 6, 2023 9:20am EST

Dozens of protesters are set to be arraigned Monday on RICO charges related to vandalism at the site of the new Public Safety Training Center.

Man killed at apartment complex near University Avenue, Metropolitan Parkway

November 6, 2023 7:09am EST

At this time, police have not made any arrests. Detectives don't have a suspect description or motive for the crime.

Six people shot in southeast Atlanta, police searching for gunman

November 5, 2023 11:34pm EST

Atlanta police are searching for the gunman who sent six people to the hospital after a shooting Sunday afternoon in one southeast Atlanta neighborhood.

PHOTOS: 2nd annual Día de Muertos at Historic Oakland Cemetery

November 5, 2023 7:32pm EST

The 2nd annual Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival took place on Nov. 5 at the Historic Oakland Cemetery.

Family feud: Argument with brother-in-law leads to shooting

November 5, 2023 6:14pm EST

Atlanta police are investigating a violent family feud. Police say a man shot his brother-in-law Saturday night over an argument.

Victim in shooting near Underground Atlanta faces multiple charges

November 5, 2023 6:06pm EST

He started out as the victim of a shooting. Now he's facing multiple charges and, potentially, time behind bars.

Woman hit by multiple vehicles hospitalized in critical condition

November 5, 2023 5:49pm EST

A woman is fighting to recover at Grady Memorial Hospital after being hit by multiple cars in southwest Atlanta Sunday morning.

Man shot in Atlanta for not selling weed, police say

November 4, 2023 6:14pm EDT

A 20-year-old man is recovering from being shot after telling the shooter he didn't sell drugs, according to police.

Calvin 'Megatron' Johnson Jr. hosting 'Catching Dreams' fundraiser in Atlanta

November 4, 2023 10:52am EDT

Calvin "Megatron" Johnson Jr., 2021 Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL former wide receiver of the Detroit Lions, is bringing the Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation's "Catching Dreams" fundraiser to Atlanta on Nov. 18.

New curfew penalties in Atlanta | Here's how it's going

November 3, 2023 6:30pm EDT

Months after Atlanta city leaders made changes to missed curfew penalties because of a string of youth deaths.

Car collides with MARTA bus near I-20, 8 passengers possibly injured: officials

November 3, 2023 5:04pm EDT

Police are investigating a crash with possible injuries the Interstate 20 corridor on Friday afternoon.

Second of 4 escaped Georgia inmates captured in Atlanta

November 3, 2023 4:14pm EDT

The second of four inmates who escaped from a jail in Central Georgia last month was apprehended Friday afternoon in Atlanta, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.

AJC releases hip-hop documentary titled 'The South Got Something to Say'

November 3, 2023 3:17pm EDT

The Atlanta Journal Constitution has unveiled its latest documentary titled "The South Got Something to Say."

Pedestrian struck near Whitehall, Lee streets in Atlanta

November 3, 2023 7:30am EDT

A pedestrian was struck Friday morning near West Whitehall Street SW and Lee Street SW.

Shooting at southeast Atlanta gas station brings back painful memories for family

November 2, 2023 11:26pm EDT

Carletta Ford says a deadly shooting at a southeast Atlanta gas station has brought back painful memories over a similar murder in the same area about a year-and-a-half ago.

'In Her Hands' fund allows financially struggling Black women to dream again

November 2, 2023 10:57pm EDT

If it weren't for the GRO Fund's "In Her Hands" program, which provides eligible women with about $20,000 over two years, Shamarra Woods says she doesn't know where she'd be today.