Westside residents push back on APS plan, call for inclusion in decisions

Atlanta’s Westside residents are speaking out against the APS plan to repurpose 16 schools, saying the proposal deepens disinvestment and gentrification while calling for inclusion in education and city funding decisions.

Morehouse student arrested for allegedly choking CAU student

Viral video shows alleged assault of a Clark Atlanta student outside student housing, schools respond to attack.

719 kilos of meth reportedly hidden in Georgia blackberry shipments

Agents seized 719 kilos (1,585 pounds) of meth hidden in blackberry shipments during searches in Atlanta and Hall County.

1 dead, 1 injured after shooting outside event space in SW Atlanta

A man was killed and another wounded in a double shooting late Sunday outside an event space in southwest Atlanta, according to police.

Proposed rule could reclassify nursing degrees, limit student loan access

A proposed U.S. Department of Education rule could remove nursing from the list of professional degrees, limiting federal student loan access and raising concerns among Georgia healthcare and education leaders.

Cyclists hold memorial ride for 16-year-old killed in Tucker crash

Cyclists in Atlanta held a memorial ride for 16-year-old Kadar Alexander, who was killed in a Tucker e-bike crash, as his parents call for stronger safety measures and reflect on his lasting impact.

Argument leads to shootout in southwest Atlanta

An argument between two groups escalated into gunfire Friday afternoon in southwest Atlanta, injuring one person, police said.

Person shot at Metropolitan and Moreland avenues in SE Atlanta

Atlanta police are investigating a shooting at the intersection of Metropolitan and Moreland avenues in southeast Atlanta.

Man suspected of swiping camera from Lenox Square

Atlanta police say the man took the camera while the store employee was distracted helping other customers, hiding it under his jacket before walking out of the store.

Live like the president in Atlanta's White House for just $35M

One of Georgia’s most recognizable and unconventional homes — the Atlanta White House — is back in the spotlight as its current owner prepares to sell the famous replica mansion for $35 million.

Atlanta native Lil Nas X makes court appearance after arrest in August

Grammy-winning rapper and Atlanta native Lil Nas X made his first court appearance this week after completing an inpatient treatment program.

Thanksgiving travel rush kicks off, more expected to drive than fly

The Thanksgiving travel rush officially begins today, and despite expectations for one of the busiest travel periods of the year, operations at Atlanta's airport were running smoothly Friday morning.

Increasing chances of rain in North Georgia Friday afternoon

A warm, muggy start across North Georgia will give way to increasing rain chances later today as a warm front lifts through the region.

MARTA holiday bus offers free rides through year’s end

MARTA kicked off the holiday season Thursday with its third annual Holiday Market and the unveiling of a festively wrapped bus that will offer riders a special surprise through the end of the year.

Pedestrian killed overnight in Buckhead area, police say

A man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Buckhead on Thursday night, according to Atlanta police.

Forsyth County firefighter gets lifesaving kidney from his sister

Forsyth County firefighter Chris Stancel received a lifesaving kidney transplant from his sister at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.

Warrant details released for RHO star Mia Thornton, bond set by judge

Former RHOP star Mia Fields-Thornton was arrested at Atlanta’s airport, accused of stealing more than $11,000 in furniture from a furnished condo.