Atlanta

Argument turns to shootout in Atlanta park; shooters unidentified

June 4, 2025 9:05am EDT

Do you recognize these men? Police say they started a gunfight during an argument near Adair Park in Atlanta in May, and they're hoping someone can help identify them.

Lil Wayne bringing his 'Tha Carter VI' tour to Atlanta's State Farm Arena

June 4, 2025 7:58am EDT

Legendary rapper Lil Wayne is hitting the road to celebrate 20 years of "Tha Carter," and he's making a stop in Atlanta.

Federal judge dismisses charges against Atlanta officer in 2019 deadly shooting

June 3, 2025 11:49pm EDT

A federal judge has dismissed all criminal charges against Atlanta Police Officer Sung H. Kim.

Dewey Street shooting under investigation in Atlanta

June 3, 2025 10:41pm EDT

Atlanta police are investigating a fatal shooting after a man was found dead on Tuesday.

APS budget boosts school-level funding by $45M, cuts central office costs

June 3, 2025 8:21pm EDT

The Atlanta Board of Education approved a $1.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2026.

Video: Atlanta police arrest wanted suspect Sanchez Turner in felony traffic stop

June 3, 2025 8:00pm EDT

Atlanta Police arrested Sanchez Turner, a wanted suspect, during a felony traffic stop on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

Arrest in April deadly double shooting in southwest Atlanta

June 3, 2025 7:06pm EDT

A man wanted in connection with a fatal double shooting in southwest Atlanta has been arrested.

Breaking news in pajamas: Hood Anchor Ye's unique style captivates Atlanta audiences

June 3, 2025 6:38pm EDT

Hood Anchor Ye, a social media personality with nearly 100,000 followers, is gaining attention in Atlanta.

Atlanta Bites: Father's Day, events and deals, new eats | June 2025

June 3, 2025 6:36pm EDT

Father’s Day celebrations, summer specials, and a wave of new restaurant openings are heating up Atlanta’s dining scene this June.

Atlanta spa shooting trial: Defense seeks juror sequestration in Robert Aaron Long capitol murder trial

June 3, 2025 4:35pm EDT

Robert Aaron Long faces a separate trial for the murders of four individuals at two Atlanta spas.

Atlanta Police make arrest in April deadly shooting in NW Atlanta

June 3, 2025 3:03pm EDT

Terrell Carithers is charged in the deadly shooting of Craighton Thomas. The shooting happened in April on Sunset Avenue NW.

Atlanta Police Foundation ordered to release records on training center

June 3, 2025 1:33pm EDT

A Fulton County Superior Court judge has ordered the Atlanta Police Foundation to release records related to the new public safety training center within 30 days.

Atlanta Motor Speedway renamed EchoPark Speedway in 7-year deal

June 3, 2025 1:19pm EDT

Atlanta Motor Speedway has been renamed EchoPark Speedway under a seven-year, multi-million-dollar partnership with EchoPark Automotive.

Burger King awards scholarship to viral metro Atlanta grad

June 3, 2025 11:21am EDT

Burger King and its foundation awarded Mykale Baker a $10,000 scholarship, and also honored the customer’s daughter, Daizie Chavez, with a $10,000 scholarship for her college studies.

Atlanta educator to be inducted into the National Teacher's Hall of Fame

June 3, 2025 9:14am EDT

Dr. Valerie Camille Jones Ford, the head of the math department at the Ron Clark Academy, will be the second teacher from Atlanta and the fourth from Georgia to receive the national honor.

Summer lunch program provides meals to thousand of metro Atlanta students

June 3, 2025 8:32am EDT

While kids are celebrating the summer break, the time away from school can be a difficult time for some students who rely on school-provided meals. That's where MUST Ministries' Summer Lunch Program comes into play.

Atlanta sees rising number of homeless families despite other successes, report finds

June 3, 2025 7:15am EDT

An Atlanta nonprofit says the city is at a “critical inflection point” in its fight against homelessness as it charts a concerning rise in homeless families.