MARTA to use federal funds for Five Points Station upgrades
MARTA was awarded $25 million in federal grant money, which it will use for upgrades to Five Points Station.
MARTA was awarded $25 million in federal grant money, which it will use for upgrades to Five Points Station.
Officials announce plans to re-open lanes on Cheshire Bridge Road
Atlanta officials project at least one lane of traffic to open in each direction on Cheshire Bridge by Oct. 31.
Atlanta officials project at least one lane of traffic to open in each direction on Cheshire Bridge by Oct. 31.
One of Atlanta's most dangerous criminals is off of the streets, police say
Jordan Pack was on APD’s top ten most wanted list and the job he was doing when he was arrested has baffled top law officials.
Jordan Pack was on APD’s top ten most wanted list and the job he was doing when he was arrested has baffled top law officials.
Police: Man running from officers was suspect in homicide
A police chase, a crash, and now the driver of the car that was being pursued is dead. Family members say the driver shot himself. They say law enforcement had been looking for him because the day before he shot and killed his wife.
A police chase, a crash, and now the driver of the car that was being pursued is dead. Family members say the driver shot himself. They say law enforcement had been looking for him because the day before he shot and killed his wife.
Man shot and killed at his own birthday party, Atlanta police say
Atlanta police said someone fatally shot a man celebrating his birthday with some friends gathered at a short-term rental home on Lakewood Avenue Wednesday night.
Atlanta police said someone fatally shot a man celebrating his birthday with some friends gathered at a short-term rental home on Lakewood Avenue Wednesday night.
Child injured after being hit by train in southwest Atlanta
A child injured after being struck by a train in southwest Atlanta on Thursday evening.
A child injured after being struck by a train in southwest Atlanta on Thursday evening.
Woman passing through Atlanta's West End neighborhood shot during barrage of gunfire
Police said more than 180 spent shells were found in front of a day care center.
Police said more than 180 spent shells were found in front of a day care center.
Man caught on camera firing rifle in MARTA station parking lot
Alim Bridges, 21, was taken into custody on Thursday, MARTA police said.
Alim Bridges, 21, was taken into custody on Thursday, MARTA police said.
Father asked to leave flight for holding toddler on his lap, airline responds
A Frontier passenger said two flight attendants did not raise concerns when he held his nervous toddler in his lap, but a third flight attendant instructed him to buckle his daughter in because she did not meet the age requirements to sit on his lap.
A Frontier passenger said two flight attendants did not raise concerns when he held his nervous toddler in his lap, but a third flight attendant instructed him to buckle his daughter in because she did not meet the age requirements to sit on his lap.
Atlanta police refute viral video claims of excessive force, release body cam video
The Atlanta Police Department is responding to a viral video making claims of excessive force during an arrest. In response, An hour-long video recorded by the officer’s body-worn camera was released which police say refute those claims.
The Atlanta Police Department is responding to a viral video making claims of excessive force during an arrest. In response, An hour-long video recorded by the officer’s body-worn camera was released which police say refute those claims.
Oxford teen faces heart attack, cancer diagnosis with grace, grit
Sophie Botello's freshman year at Georgia State University was upended by two medical crises on the same day. At 18, the Oxford, Georgia, teen was diagnosed first with a heart attack, then liver cancer.
Sophie Botello's freshman year at Georgia State University was upended by two medical crises on the same day. At 18, the Oxford, Georgia, teen was diagnosed first with a heart attack, then liver cancer.
Surveillance video shows apparently armed suspect flee deadly shooting scene
Police shared surveillance video, which appears to show a man concealing a pistol in his waistband before taking off down a hallway with another person.
Police shared surveillance video, which appears to show a man concealing a pistol in his waistband before taking off down a hallway with another person.
Atlanta’s Upper Westside gets upscale antiques market
Peachtree Battle Antiques & Interiors is celebrating its grand opening in new space on Chattahoochee Avenue, and we spent the morning there doing a little treasure-hunting among the gallery’s 40 booths.
Peachtree Battle Antiques & Interiors is celebrating its grand opening in new space on Chattahoochee Avenue, and we spent the morning there doing a little treasure-hunting among the gallery’s 40 booths.
Atlanta park shooting raises concerns over continued gun violence
Police have been actively working the double homicide, which police said happened when an argument over a softball game got out of hand.
Police have been actively working the double homicide, which police said happened when an argument over a softball game got out of hand.
Study finds pedestrian, bike crash in Atlanta increased in 2021
A new report from an Atlanta nonprofit finds fatal pedestrian and cyclist accidents nearly doubled from 2020 to 2021.
A new report from an Atlanta nonprofit finds fatal pedestrian and cyclist accidents nearly doubled from 2020 to 2021.
Man in U-Haul shot by police following dispute; GBI investigating
Atlanta Police responded to a call about a dispute at an apartment building on Gibson Street at Memorial Drive just before one this afternoon, involving an individual in a U-Haul.
Atlanta Police responded to a call about a dispute at an apartment building on Gibson Street at Memorial Drive just before one this afternoon, involving an individual in a U-Haul.
Things to do this week in Metro Atlanta: August 8 - August 14
Pullman Yards' "The Queen's Ball: A Bridgerton Experience" continues through September. If craft cocktails and wildlife are more of your style, you have one more chance to experience Savanna Nights at Zoo Atlanta.
Pullman Yards' "The Queen's Ball: A Bridgerton Experience" continues through September. If craft cocktails and wildlife are more of your style, you have one more chance to experience Savanna Nights at Zoo Atlanta.
This is the salary you need to afford a home in Atlanta
It can be pricey to live in the Peach State. A new study shows the salary you'd need to afford an average home in the ATL.
It can be pricey to live in the Peach State. A new study shows the salary you'd need to afford an average home in the ATL.
Metro Atlanta group accused of stealing $10K in diesel from Alabama gas station
Police say the five metro Atlanta suspects stole over 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel worth $10,000 from an Alabama gas station over the course of four nights.
Police say the five metro Atlanta suspects stole over 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel worth $10,000 from an Alabama gas station over the course of four nights.
Police: Driver chased down, shot on SW Atlanta street
Officers are searching for a gunman accused of chasing down and shooting a driver on a southwest Atlanta street late Monday night.
Officers are searching for a gunman accused of chasing down and shooting a driver on a southwest Atlanta street late Monday night.