Warnock backs housing bill to ease Georgia’s affordability crisis

Sen. Raphael Warnock advanced a major bipartisan housing bill to boost affordable housing, reduce appraisal bias, and modernize federal housing programs.

Man killed on Downtown Connector; police looking for 2 people

Atlanta police are searching for a driver and another person believed to be connected with the death of a man whose body was found on the Downtown Connector over the weekend.

Former Rep. Bob Trammell announces campaign for Georgia AG

Former state representative Bob Trammell has announced his candidacy for Georgia Attorney General in the 2026 election.

Dashcam shows wild police pursuit of stolen truck cab in Cobb County

Newly released police video shows a stolen truck cab leading Cobb County officers on a dangerous high-speed chase along Dallas Highway.

Tribute for Malcolm-Jamal Warner at City Winery: 'He was an amazing man'

The Atlanta Poetry Community hosted a tribute on July 30 at City Winery Atlanta to honor the life and legacy of Malcolm-Jamal Warner.

Georgia lawmakers taking another look at medical marijuana, hemp laws

Georgia legislators are taking another look at the state’s medical marijuana regulations, with a House study committee hearing conflicting perspectives during a hearing held Tuesday.

Atlanta business owners frustrated by Cascade Road construction project

Dozens of businesses along the Cascade Road Corridor in southwest Atlanta claim that city road construction is stifling their operations. 

MARTA temporarily suspending Atlanta Streetcar service

MARTA will halt Atlanta Streetcar service starting Sept. 8 for at least three months due to Georgia Power infrastructure work.

Chincoteague Pony Swim kicks off for 100th year

The 100th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim is underway in Virginia as crowds gather to watch wild ponies make the short island journey.

Tom Cousins, architect of Atlanta’s skyline and spirit, dies at 93

Tom Cousins, the influential Atlanta real estate developer and philanthropist, died Tuesday at age 93 while hospitalized in Florida.

Lime launches discounted 'Commuter Hours' in Atlanta

Electric vehicle company Lime wants to make it easier to scoot around Atlanta with its discounted "Commuter Hours" all summer.

Firefighters respond to massive home fire in Jackson County

Fire investigators are working to determine what sparked a house fire in Jackson County on Tuesday afternoon.

Back-to-School Giveaways in metro Atlanta | 2025-2026

List of back-to-school drives, giveaways and related events for the 2025-2026 school year in metro Atlanta.

Bartow County Schools mourning loss of beloved student

Hector Arostegui Rodriguez passed away a week before he would have started high school as a Cass High Colonel.

Heat wave: Atlanta hits 100, afternoon severe storms threat continues

Georgia is experiencing a severe heat wave with heat index values expected to exceed 110 degrees, prompting Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings.