Juneteenth events in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025

Celebrate freedom, culture, and community at one of the many Juneteenth events happening across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

MARTA adds new fare evasion reporting button to buses

MARTA is hoping a new reporting system will allow its drivers to be informers, not enforcers, when it comes to bus fares.

Atlanta mayor, police working to keep everyone safe over summer

The City of Atlanta wants to make the summer enjoyable and safe for the thousands of residents and visitors who will flock here.

Fire destroys warehouse for nonprofit Furniture Bank of Meto Atlanta

An early morning fire has destroyed the Furniture Bank of metro Atlanta’s warehouse in southwest Atlanta, dealing a major blow to a nonprofit that provides essential furnishings to families in need.

Police searching for suspects in armed theft in SW Atlanta

Do you recognize this man and woman? Police say they used banking cards stolen from another man's car at a local grocery store.

Former CDC employees staging 'die-in' Thursday afternoon

Former CDC employees, scientists, and community activists are planning a dramatic protest outside the agency's Clifton campus in DeKalb County today.

Kids in SW Atlanta receive free glasses thanks to YMCA, Georgia Lions

Some children in southwest Atlanta are seeing the world in a whole new way, thanks to a free vision program hosted at a local summer camp.

Man arrested on drug trafficking charges after West Midtown traffic stop

Atlanta police seized over 10 pounds of marijuana, $4,000 in cash, and a vacuum-sealing machine during a June 6 traffic stop in West Midtown.

Drivers surprised by inflatable slides blown onto Downtown Connector

Drivers on Atlanta's Downtown Connector got a surprise on Tuesday when two large inflatable slides blocked one of the lanes on the interstate.