Registration open for free Construction Ready CareerExpo in February
Construction Ready will host its 2026 CareerExpo and SkillsUSA State Championships next month, bringing thousands of students to downtown Atlanta for hands-on learning and career exploration.
Construction Ready will host its 2026 CareerExpo and SkillsUSA State Championships next month, bringing thousands of students to downtown Atlanta for hands-on learning and career exploration.
New Year’s Day fire with hazardous material contained in Baldwin
Fire crews from multiple agencies quickly contained a New Year’s Day structure fire in Baldwin, preventing damage to nearby homes and avoiding injuries, according to authorities.
Fire crews from multiple agencies quickly contained a New Year’s Day structure fire in Baldwin, preventing damage to nearby homes and avoiding injuries, according to authorities.
African American Medu Bookstore to close after 35 years in Atlanta
A longtime African American–owned bookstore in Atlanta is preparing to close its doors after more than three decades serving the community.
A longtime African American–owned bookstore in Atlanta is preparing to close its doors after more than three decades serving the community.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to begin 2nd term with 3-day celebration
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will be sworn in for a second term Monday as part of a three-day celebration centered on service and community involvement.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will be sworn in for a second term Monday as part of a three-day celebration centered on service and community involvement.
Stockbridge swears in youngest mayor in city history
Jayden Williams will be sworn in as Stockbridge mayor at age 22.
Jayden Williams will be sworn in as Stockbridge mayor at age 22.
Buddhist monks expected in Monroe, Good Hope on Friday
A group of Buddhist monks continuing a months-long peace walk across the country will spend Friday walking through Walton County as they carry a message of mindfulness, compassion and unity through Georgia.
A group of Buddhist monks continuing a months-long peace walk across the country will spend Friday walking through Walton County as they carry a message of mindfulness, compassion and unity through Georgia.
Mayor Owens outlines 2026 expansion plans for Georgia's 12th largest city
Mableton Mayor Michael Owens highlights the city's transition to Qualified City Status and 2026 plans for a Municipal Court.
Mableton Mayor Michael Owens highlights the city's transition to Qualified City Status and 2026 plans for a Municipal Court.
Daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones found deceased in San Francisco hotel, TMZ reports
The daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones was found dead in a San Francisco hotel New Year's Day, TMZ reports.
The daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones was found dead in a San Francisco hotel New Year's Day, TMZ reports.
Social Circle officials oppose proposed ICE detention center, citing infrastructure limits
Social Circle officials are saying a reported plan to build a federal detention center that could triple the city’s population is infeasible.
Social Circle officials are saying a reported plan to build a federal detention center that could triple the city’s population is infeasible.
Atlanta police seek suspects in Hemphill School Road home invasion
Atlanta police need your help catching two men who broke into a home and threatened a resident just before the holidays.
Atlanta police need your help catching two men who broke into a home and threatened a resident just before the holidays.
$1M drug bust: Massive amount of drugs, 71 guns, and live grenade found in raids
Authorities dismantled a fentanyl network supplying five Georgia counties, seizing over $1 million in illegal drugs.
Authorities dismantled a fentanyl network supplying five Georgia counties, seizing over $1 million in illegal drugs.
Sautee resident airlifted to Grady following New Year's Eve fire
One person was airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital with severe burns after a mobile home fire in Sautee.
One person was airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital with severe burns after a mobile home fire in Sautee.
Clayton County family evicts alleged squatter after months-long legal battle
A Clayton County family is pushing for Georgia legislative reform after a months-long legal battle and federal court loopholes delayed the eviction.
A Clayton County family is pushing for Georgia legislative reform after a months-long legal battle and federal court loopholes delayed the eviction.
Cobb County family escapes early morning fire sparked by fireworks on New Year's Day
A Cobb County family awoke to a house fire Thursday after fire officials say they did not dispose of fireworks properly.
A Cobb County family awoke to a house fire Thursday after fire officials say they did not dispose of fireworks properly.
Atlanta Medical Center demolition enters final stage as skyline undergoes major transformation
Demolition of the former Atlanta Medical Center is nearing completion to make way for a mixed-use redevelopment.
Demolition of the former Atlanta Medical Center is nearing completion to make way for a mixed-use redevelopment.
Rome man arrested on New Year’s Day for kidnapping 5-month-old infant
Police arrested 23-year-old Julion Mazzo Thursday morning on kidnapping charges after he allegedly took a 5-month-old infant from a Rome hotel.
Police arrested 23-year-old Julion Mazzo Thursday morning on kidnapping charges after he allegedly took a 5-month-old infant from a Rome hotel.
Metro Atlanta families welcome first bundles of joy on New Year’s Day
Hospitals across Georgia celebrated the start of 2026 by welcoming several New Year’s babies.
Hospitals across Georgia celebrated the start of 2026 by welcoming several New Year’s babies.
TSA’s 2026 Canine Calendar spotlights the canine heroes keeping US airports safe - See the featured dogs
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is once again honoring its canine teams with the unleashing of the 2026 Canine Calendar.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is once again honoring its canine teams with the unleashing of the 2026 Canine Calendar.
New railcars and contactless payments headline MARTA’s 2026 modernization
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is kicking off 2026 with a massive overhaul of its system.
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is kicking off 2026 with a massive overhaul of its system.
Buddhist monks ring in New Year in Georgia with ceremony during 2,300-mile journey
A group of Buddhist monks departed Snellville on Thursday afternoon. Here's where they are now.
A group of Buddhist monks departed Snellville on Thursday afternoon. Here's where they are now.