Mother of missing Atlanta baby marks son’s 47th birthday with awareness gala
Raymond Green was abducted from his Atlanta home five days after birth in November 1978.
Atlanta rallies to aid Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
The Jamaican Consulate in Atlanta launched an “End-to-End Mission" to collect and deliver hurricane relief supplies directly to Jamaica.
Georgia SNAP recipients brace as shutdown threatens benefits
More than a-million Georgians depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to put food on the table.
Student arrested after gun detected at Booker T. Washington High School
A student at Booker T. Washington High School was arrested after the Evolv system detected a gun in a backpack.
Atlanta pauses evictions, water shutoffs as SNAP funding lapses
Mayor Andre Dickens ordered a citywide pause on residential evictions and water shutoffs.
Georgia SNAP benefits shutdown: 1.5M residents brace for food aid pause
Georgia’s SNAP benefits will pause Nov. 1 as the federal shutdown halts $3 billion in annual food aid.
Atlanta Dogwood Festival to return in 2026 with entrance fee
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival will return to Piedmont Park in April 2026 with a $5–$10 entrance fee after organizers fell short of their fundraising goal but secured city approval to move forward with the 90th annual event.
Father charged after shooting son to death in Buckhead, police say
Atlanta police say a father fatally shot his son after being called to a Buckhead apartment complex to help calm a domestic dispute.
Hope Atlanta on SNAP pause: ‘We have no idea what this is going to look like’
Hope Atlanta say the number of people asking for help has doubled in recent weeks, and they worry demand will keep growing.
Atlanta airport threat suspect to remain behind bars for now
Judge John Larkins ruled Billy Cagle will remain in federal custody, citing risk to public safety.
New Korean fried chicken restaurant brings late-night eats to Midtown
A new bb.q Chicken restaurant has opened on Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta, offering fresh Korean fried chicken, soju cocktails and late-night hours for hungry customers.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2025
From Halloween parties and Día de los Muertos celebrations to live music, festivals, theater, gaming and family fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Woman shot to death on Center Street in northwest Atlanta
The Atlanta Police Department is investigating after a woman was found shot in a car in northwest Atlanta.
Atlanta mayor’s $800M 'Project Robin' could build new hospital
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is proposing an $800 million health initiative, “Project Robin," that could bring a new hospital to replace the closed Atlanta Medical Center and restore critical healthcare services for underserved residents.
APS unveils final plan to repurpose 16 schools, save millions
Atlanta Public Schools released a plan to repurpose 16 schools, saving up to $25 million annually and reducing capacity districtwide; several projects would rely on ESPLOST funding and begin after the 2026–2027 school year.
Man shot while selling water near I-75 Cleveland Avenue exit
A 32-year-old man was shot while selling water near the Cleveland Avenue exit off Interstate 75.
Missing Texas man visiting Atlanta reported missing from Lenox Square in Buckhead
Twenty-year-old Christopher Chatman vanished Friday, Oct. 10, after visiting Lenox Square in Buckhead.
Atlanta chef fears for family as Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica
Chef Andrew Cohen has not heard from his 16-year-old daughter or any relatives in Jamaica since Monday.
Manhunt for stepson accused of killing Marietta man during dispute
Marietta police say 26-year-old Pharron Banks shot and killed his stepfather Michael Jackson during an argument.
Community leaders push for new Zone 6 precinct, citing mold and unsafe conditions
Community leaders cite mold and disrepair as reasons they want a new precinct for Zone 6 officers.