World Cup Atlanta out-of-towner's 48-hour guide to explore
From world-class downtown landmarks to vibrant, walkable neighborhoods, this local guide will help you maximize your time in the capital of the South without getting stuck in the gridlock.
From world-class downtown landmarks to vibrant, walkable neighborhoods, this local guide will help you maximize your time in the capital of the South without getting stuck in the gridlock.
World Cup Atlanta traffic guide, parking rules and MARTA hacks
As Atlanta prepares to host eight major matches for the 2026 World Cup, local transportation authorities are warning drivers to brace for unprecedented traffic and downtown street closures.
As Atlanta prepares to host eight major matches for the 2026 World Cup, local transportation authorities are warning drivers to brace for unprecedented traffic and downtown street closures.
Hundreds greet U.S. men's national soccer team as they arrive in Atlanta
The U.S. Men’s National Team has arrived in metro Atlanta to begin training ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
The U.S. Men’s National Team has arrived in metro Atlanta to begin training ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
CDC seeks volunteers for Ebola airport screenings
Federal agencies are ramping up Ebola screening efforts at major U.S. airports ahead of the FIFA World Cup, and a new development shows the CDC is now asking for volunteers to help at airports.
Federal agencies are ramping up Ebola screening efforts at major U.S. airports ahead of the FIFA World Cup, and a new development shows the CDC is now asking for volunteers to help at airports.
Georgia students advance in National Spelling Bee
Sarv Dharavane of Dunwoody and Sreeya Lakkimsetti of Columbia County survived the Round 3 written test.
Sarv Dharavane of Dunwoody and Sreeya Lakkimsetti of Columbia County survived the Round 3 written test.
Civil rights attorney Clarence B. Jones dies at 95; trusted MLK adviser
Clarence B. Jones, a close adviser to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died at 95.
Clarence B. Jones, a close adviser to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died at 95.
No relief in sight: 7 days of rain ahead for North Georgia
North Georgia remains waterlogged as a persistent weather pattern holds steady across the region.
North Georgia remains waterlogged as a persistent weather pattern holds steady across the region.
Man in critical condition after assault at Stonecrest apartments
A man is in critical condition at an area hospital following a physical fight at a Stonecrest apartment complex on Sunday night.
A man is in critical condition at an area hospital following a physical fight at a Stonecrest apartment complex on Sunday night.
Oldest living Georgia WWII veteran honored by Cobb County leaders
Charlie Duncan, who turns 107 on Wednesday, received a special county proclamation naming May 27, 2026, as Charlie Duncan Day in Cobb County. He is recognized as the oldest living World War II veteran in the state of Georgia.
Charlie Duncan, who turns 107 on Wednesday, received a special county proclamation naming May 27, 2026, as Charlie Duncan Day in Cobb County. He is recognized as the oldest living World War II veteran in the state of Georgia.
Heavy rainfall triggers 288,000-gallon wastewater spill in Marietta
A Marietta wastewater spill occurred Monday after heavy rainfall overwhelmed a local water reclamation facility.
A Marietta wastewater spill occurred Monday after heavy rainfall overwhelmed a local water reclamation facility.
Shirtless gunman wanted in deadly Atlanta trailer park shooting
Atlanta police released surveillance video of a shirtless suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a 62-year-old man.
Atlanta police released surveillance video of a shirtless suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a 62-year-old man.
Woman faces felony charges for threatening DeKalb County sheriff
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Tucker woman following an investigation into intimidating messages sent directly to Sheriff Melody Maddox.
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Tucker woman following an investigation into intimidating messages sent directly to Sheriff Melody Maddox.
Police charge 41-year-old man in near-fatal Senoia beating
A 41-year-old man faces charges after a near-fatal assault left his father hospitalized following a dispute in a Coweta County town.
A 41-year-old man faces charges after a near-fatal assault left his father hospitalized following a dispute in a Coweta County town.
Paulding County waste station: Neighbors protest facility construction near Cobb line
A proposed waste transfer station off Reynolds Road in Paulding County has sparked continuous community protests from local neighbors since March.
A proposed waste transfer station off Reynolds Road in Paulding County has sparked continuous community protests from local neighbors since March.
North Carolina teacher killed during holiday weekend police chase in Atlanta
A North Carolina grandmother visiting her family was killed on Monday during a high-speed police chase that ended at an Atlanta gas station.
A North Carolina grandmother visiting her family was killed on Monday during a high-speed police chase that ended at an Atlanta gas station.
Atlanta 911 dispatchers move to 12-hour shifts ahead of World Cup
Atlanta public safety leaders announced that the federal government will fully reimburse $42 million in local overtime costs for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Atlanta public safety leaders announced that the federal government will fully reimburse $42 million in local overtime costs for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Clarkston police chief: Former Cobb County commander named top cop
The City of Clarkston will officially appoint veteran law enforcement leader James Coleman Bullock as its new police chief.
The City of Clarkston will officially appoint veteran law enforcement leader James Coleman Bullock as its new police chief.
Reward tripled in search for missing East Point man
The family of missing 20-year-old Derek Samuel has tripled the reward for information leading to his return, increasing it from $5,000 to $15,000.
The family of missing 20-year-old Derek Samuel has tripled the reward for information leading to his return, increasing it from $5,000 to $15,000.
Body recovered after swimmer disappears in Noonday Creek in Cobb County
A person who disappeared in Noonday Creek over Memorial Day weekend has been found dead following an extensive search effort, according to Cobb County authorities.
A person who disappeared in Noonday Creek over Memorial Day weekend has been found dead following an extensive search effort, according to Cobb County authorities.
Georgians really struggle to spell this one word
A new study found “Chihuahua” is the most commonly misspelled word in Georgia this year.
A new study found “Chihuahua” is the most commonly misspelled word in Georgia this year.