Good News Friday: Positive news from around metro Atlanta
Here’s a look at some of the positive stories making headlines across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Here’s a look at some of the positive stories making headlines across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Senate votes to fund DHS, wait times continue to vary at Atlanta airport
The U.S. Senate passed a late-night deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security through the end of the fiscal year, which means TSA agents could be paid soon.
The U.S. Senate passed a late-night deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security through the end of the fiscal year, which means TSA agents could be paid soon.
Easter events, dining in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026
From egg hunts and brunch buffets to seasonal treats and special experiences, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday.
From egg hunts and brunch buffets to seasonal treats and special experiences, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday.
Midtown power outage resolved after morning blackout
Georgia Power has fully restored service to over 5,200 customers in Midtown Atlanta following a morning outage.
Georgia Power has fully restored service to over 5,200 customers in Midtown Atlanta following a morning outage.
Atlanta police 'bomb proofing' horses for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Atlanta Police are training on horseback to manage massive crowds expected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Atlanta Police are training on horseback to manage massive crowds expected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Atlanta airport's TSA wait times like playing ‘Russian roulette’
Atlanta travelers faced security lines fluctuating from 30 minutes to several hours on Thursday.
Atlanta travelers faced security lines fluctuating from 30 minutes to several hours on Thursday.
Georgia leaders urged to block massive Social Circle ICE site
Social Circle residents argue a planned 10,000-detainee ICE facility would triple the town population and overwhelm local resources.
Social Circle residents argue a planned 10,000-detainee ICE facility would triple the town population and overwhelm local resources.
Meet Seng: Zoo Atlanta's newest endangered resident
Zoo Atlanta is now home to one of the rarest crocodile species on Earth following the arrival of a new resident at its reptile exhibit.
Zoo Atlanta is now home to one of the rarest crocodile species on Earth following the arrival of a new resident at its reptile exhibit.
Slutty Vegan's Pinky Cole wins fight against Loganville home seizure
A Loganville home owned by Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole was seized by a creditor during her bankruptcy case.
A Loganville home owned by Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole was seized by a creditor during her bankruptcy case.
CDC windows still unrepaired months after shooting
Bullet-damaged windows at the CDC remain unreplaced seven months after the attack.
Bullet-damaged windows at the CDC remain unreplaced seven months after the attack.
Worker rescued after fall into downtown Atlanta manhole
A construction worker was rescued after falling into a manhole in downtown Atlanta, according to Atlanta Fire Rescue Department.
A construction worker was rescued after falling into a manhole in downtown Atlanta, according to Atlanta Fire Rescue Department.
Police hunt armed men in southwest Atlanta teen shooting
Atlanta police are searching for multiple armed suspects after a shooting at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex.
Atlanta police are searching for multiple armed suspects after a shooting at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex.
Mother of bystander teen killed in police chase sues Georgia DPS
The mother of a metro Atlanta teenager killed as a bystander during a police chase is now taking her fight to court, hoping to change pursuit policies in Georgia.
The mother of a metro Atlanta teenager killed as a bystander during a police chase is now taking her fight to court, hoping to change pursuit policies in Georgia.
Deadly Vine City market shooting: Persons of interest identified
Atlanta police seek two men after a 35-year-old was fatally shot Tuesday night in Vine City.
Atlanta police seek two men after a 35-year-old was fatally shot Tuesday night in Vine City.
2 students injured on school bus, man shot in Atlanta
Two students were injured by flying glass after a stray bullet hit a school bus during a shooting in southwest Atlanta on Tuesday.
Two students were injured by flying glass after a stray bullet hit a school bus during a shooting in southwest Atlanta on Tuesday.
Suspect in Beyoncé music theft turns down 5-year deal
Kelvin Evans has rejected a plea deal and will go to trial for allegedly stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from a car on Krog Street.
Kelvin Evans has rejected a plea deal and will go to trial for allegedly stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from a car on Krog Street.
TSA wait times in Atlanta described as 'like a box of chocolates'
Travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are facing unpredictable security wait times, with lines snaking out the doors during peak morning hours.
Travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are facing unpredictable security wait times, with lines snaking out the doors during peak morning hours.
Metro Atlanta therapist turns plastic lids into student art
Metro Atlanta therapist Heather Elson and local students are turning thousands of plastic bottle caps into art for an Earth Day exhibit.
Metro Atlanta therapist Heather Elson and local students are turning thousands of plastic bottle caps into art for an Earth Day exhibit.
Big Boi to perform at free 404 Day event in Atlanta
Atlanta rapper Big Boi is set to perform during a free 404 Day celebration in downtown Atlanta.
Atlanta rapper Big Boi is set to perform during a free 404 Day celebration in downtown Atlanta.
Atlanta braces for 'the pollening' as tree pollen counts soar
Atlanta’s tree pollen count reached 5,902 on Tuesday and exceeded 6,500 Monday.
Atlanta’s tree pollen count reached 5,902 on Tuesday and exceeded 6,500 Monday.