Travelers find empty lines at Atlanta airport despite TSA shortage
The partial government shutdown continues to create an unpredictable environment at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The partial government shutdown continues to create an unpredictable environment at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Riverdale police find 'lean' in baby bottle
Riverdale police found a baby bottle filled with 'lean' and a handgun during a traffic stop.
Riverdale police found a baby bottle filled with 'lean' and a handgun during a traffic stop.
Canton man sentenced for raping teenage girls in Canton
Monquezias Deshad Watts, 33, was sentenced after being found guilty on multiple child sex crimes.
Monquezias Deshad Watts, 33, was sentenced after being found guilty on multiple child sex crimes.
Good News Friday: Positive news from around metro Atlanta
Here’s a look at some of the positive stories making headlines across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Here’s a look at some of the positive stories making headlines across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
44 pounds of meth seized in Douglasville drug raid
Federal authorities have charged four men following a series of drug trafficking raids that uncovered massive quantities of methamphetamine across several metro Atlanta counties, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Federal authorities have charged four men following a series of drug trafficking raids that uncovered massive quantities of methamphetamine across several metro Atlanta counties, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Senate votes to fund DHS, wait times continue to vary at Atlanta airport
The U.S. Senate passed a late-night deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security through the end of the fiscal year, which means TSA agents could be paid soon.
The U.S. Senate passed a late-night deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security through the end of the fiscal year, which means TSA agents could be paid soon.
2-year-old killed in McDonough fire Thursday night identified
A child tragically died Thursday evening after being rescued from a burning townhome in McDonough, fire officials confirmed.
A child tragically died Thursday evening after being rescued from a burning townhome in McDonough, fire officials confirmed.
Easter events, dining in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026
From egg hunts and brunch buffets to seasonal treats and special experiences, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday.
From egg hunts and brunch buffets to seasonal treats and special experiences, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday.
Midtown power outage resolved after morning blackout
Georgia Power has fully restored service to over 5,200 customers in Midtown Atlanta following a morning outage.
Georgia Power has fully restored service to over 5,200 customers in Midtown Atlanta following a morning outage.
Judge Hatchett vows 'hell will freeze over' before paying GSA fees
Judge Glenda Hatchett refuses to pay legal fees to the Georgia Sheriffs' Association as Gwinnett Sheriff Keybo Taylor offers his public support.
Judge Glenda Hatchett refuses to pay legal fees to the Georgia Sheriffs' Association as Gwinnett Sheriff Keybo Taylor offers his public support.
Man charged with DUI after Cherokee Co. crash injures motorcyclist
A Baltimore man is facing charges after a crash involving a motorcyclist in Cherokee County.
A Baltimore man is facing charges after a crash involving a motorcyclist in Cherokee County.
Unique mixed-income Habitat for Humanity project approved in Cobb
Cobb County officials have approved a first-of-its-kind partnership between Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta and a private developer to build a mixed-income community aimed at addressing the affordable housing crisis.
Cobb County officials have approved a first-of-its-kind partnership between Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta and a private developer to build a mixed-income community aimed at addressing the affordable housing crisis.
Gwinnett County Schools names Dr. Alexandra Estrella superintendent
The Gwinnett County Board of Education officially named Dr. Alexandra Estrella as the new superintendent of Georgia's largest school district Wednesday.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education officially named Dr. Alexandra Estrella as the new superintendent of Georgia's largest school district Wednesday.
4 arrested after Minor Street armed robbery in Athens
Four men are behind bars following a Thursday afternoon armed robbery in Athens that led to a swift police investigation and multiple arrests.
Four men are behind bars following a Thursday afternoon armed robbery in Athens that led to a swift police investigation and multiple arrests.
Haralson County High School senior killed in U.S. 27 crash
A multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 27 in Haralson County killed a high school senior and injured several others Saturday.
A multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 27 in Haralson County killed a high school senior and injured several others Saturday.
Mother: Son killed by 12-year-old after telling him to drop gun
A 22-year-old man described by his mother as an "angel on Earth" was killed after a 12-year-old allegedly fired a handgun while playing with it.
A 22-year-old man described by his mother as an "angel on Earth" was killed after a 12-year-old allegedly fired a handgun while playing with it.
Atlanta police 'bomb proofing' horses for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Atlanta Police are training on horseback to manage massive crowds expected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Atlanta Police are training on horseback to manage massive crowds expected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
$56M awarded to family of UGA student killed in wrong-way crash
The family of a University of Georgia doctoral student killed in a wrong-way DUI crash was awarded tens of millions in damages as the suspected driver, accused of causing the crash, remains a fugitive.
The family of a University of Georgia doctoral student killed in a wrong-way DUI crash was awarded tens of millions in damages as the suspected driver, accused of causing the crash, remains a fugitive.
Atlanta airport's TSA wait times like playing ‘Russian roulette’
Atlanta travelers faced security lines fluctuating from 30 minutes to several hours on Thursday.
Atlanta travelers faced security lines fluctuating from 30 minutes to several hours on Thursday.
Georgia leaders urged to block massive Social Circle ICE site
Social Circle residents argue a planned 10,000-detainee ICE facility would triple the town population and overwhelm local resources.
Social Circle residents argue a planned 10,000-detainee ICE facility would triple the town population and overwhelm local resources.