Atlanta Public Schools announces pay raise for frontline workers
Atlanta Public Schools will increase salaries for bus drivers, custodians, paraprofessionals, and nurses.
Family of man killed during Atlanta homeless encampment sweep filing lawsuit against city
The family of a man killed during a sweep of an Atlanta homeless encampment earlier this year is filing a civil lawsuit against the city over his death.
Family describes escalator collapse after Beyoncé concert
The Dogan family claims the escalator collapse at the Vine City MARTA station was due to mechanical failure, not a stampede, resulting in multiple injuries.
Atlanta hitmaker Sean Garrett talks about philanthropy, musical legacy
Sean “The Pen” Garrett was honored by Fulton County for his philanthropic work, including his nonprofit Amplify Your Music.
Gunfire erupts in Midtown Atlanta: Man shot on Peachtree Street
A man has been hospitalized after he was shot in the arm during a burst of gunfire in the heart of Midtown Atlanta.
Controlled blasting at I-285/I-20 west interchange to cause delays, pacing
Controlled blasting operations at the I-285/I-20 west interchange will cause brief traffic delays.
MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood retiring because of immigration issues, board says
MARTA CEO Collie Greenwood has stepped down due to immigration and personal matters, the board announced Thursday.
Rivian to establish new East Coast headquarters in Atlanta
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian will hire hundreds of people later this year when it opens its new East Coast headquarter in Atlanta.
Atlanta deacon's family meets with DA, still wants charges filed
The 62-year-old deacon died after being Tased during a traffic stop; his death was ruled a homicide, and the officer was fired.
Chemical fire displaces multiple families at NW Atlanta apartments
Multiple families were forced to evacuate from their homes after a chemical fire broke out in the northwest Atlanta apartment building's basement.
Crews battle overnight pallet fire outside SE Atlanta business
Flames lit up the sky in southeast Atlanta as fire crews battled massive flames that broke out at a pallet manufacturing and recycling business overnight.
First Black Atlanta fire chief dies: 'Remembering a trailblazer'
In 1985, William Hamer became Atlanta's first African American fire chief. Services for Chief Hamer are planned for Saturday, July 19, at 11 am at Hoosier United Methodist Church.
Teen wanted in connection with deadly June 17 Atlanta shooting
Atlanta police say a 16-year-old boy is wanted for his involvement in a deadly shooting that happened on June 17 along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive NW.
Coke switching to 'REAL Cane Sugar'? What Trump says Coca-Cola agreed to
President Donald Trump claimed Coca-Cola agreed to switch from high-fructose corn syrup to cane sugar in U.S. Coke products.
Man charged with murder in deadly Atlanta shooting at Park Vista Apartments
Jonathan Lawson, 34, was arrested and charged with murder and multiple firearm-related offenses.
Man charged in security breach at Atlanta airport, causing delays
The breach happened on July 9 near Leslie Drive and North Loop Road. The suspect was spotted by a witness who called 911 to report it.
Woman stabbed to death at northwest Atlanta package store
A deadly stabbing near a popular northwest Atlanta intersection is under investigation.
Atlanta cyclist hit near Piedmont Park calls for safer streets
David Limon, an Atlanta cyclist, was hit by a car near Piedmont Park and is advocating for improved cycling infrastructure and driver awareness.
Texas Flooding: Georgia leaders hold prayer service at State Capitol
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns led state lawmakers and Georgia clergy in a prayer service at the State Capitol. More than 100 hundred people are still missing after deadly flooding hit parts of Texas around the Guadalupe River on July 4th.
Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen from car in Atlanta; 911 call released
An Atlanta Police Department report said the music, as well as set lists and footage plans for Beyoncé's show were stolen from her choreographer's rental car while parked in a popular neighborhood for shopping and dining.