MARTA Five Points Transformation Project to resume May 17

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is resuming its $230 million transformation of Five Points Station, with major changes set to begin in May and June.

14-year-old boy shot in NW Atlanta, shows up at Grady ER

Authorities are investigating after a 14-year-old boy was shot on Thursday evening near a northwest Atlanta apartment complex.

School rallies around 11-year-old Atlanta student shot in the head

Eleven-year-old Messiah Heard, a beloved 4th grader at KIPP WAYS Academy, remains in critical condition after being shot in the head Tuesday evening at his Atlanta apartment.

New Georgia law offers hope to domestic violence survivors behind bars

A new Georgia law allows incarcerated domestic violence survivors to present evidence of past abuse to seek reduced sentences, even if they’ve already been convicted.

Woman targeted by thieves during Mother’s Day visit to cemetery

Beverly Frazier's car was broken into at Lincoln Cemetery during a Mother's Day visit, resulting in the theft of purses, phones, and gifts.

Woman 'miraculously' found alive after almost 3 weeks lost in the Sierra Nevada

A camper who had been missing for almost three weeks amid snowy, blizzard conditions in the Sierra Nevada has been located and "miraculously found alive." 

30 alleged members, associates of Sex Money Murder gang indicted in Georgia

Federal authorities have unsealed an eight-count indictment charging 30 alleged members and associates of the violent street gang Sex Money Murder (SMM) with a wide range of crimes.

Rockdale County man pleads not guilty to wife's death from AIDS

Cleveland Brodie pleaded not guilty to murder charges, accused of knowingly infecting his wife with HIV, leading to her death just two days after her AIDS diagnosis.

MARTA experiencing delays after tracks are de-energized

MARTA passengers reported issues with some of the trains in the city of Atlanta on Thursday afternoon.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 16-18, 2025

Check out our list of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta and North Georgia, including live music, festivals, art, theater, comedy, family activities and more.

Gov. Kemp signs another 120 bills, including one that could benefit Trump

Gov. Brian Kemp reportedly signed 120 bills on Wednesday, which was the deadline for signing legislation the General Assembly passed this year.

Austell man gets life sentence for home invasion, sexual assault in Gwinnett County

Prosecutors say the Austell man broke into his victim's home and held her there for two days while he sexually assaulted and choked her. He'll now spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Buford City Schools ranked best school district in U.S., study says

Buford City Schools in Georgia ranked as the best school district in the U.S. with a score of 9.31 out of 10, earning top marks in eight out of nine categories.

Report: Atlanta among cities hardest hit by gentrification, Black displacement

A new report from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition shows Atlanta has the second-highest number of neighborhoods that flipped from majority-Black to majority-white between 1980 and 2020.

More than 170 Chick-fil-A team members earn tuition-free college degrees

More than 170 Chick-fil-A team members across the country have earned college degrees without incurring student debt, thanks to a tuition-free education program offered in partnership with Ficus Education and Point University.