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.
Conyers officer recovering after being dragged 40 feet during New Year’s Eve stop
A Conyers police officer is recovering after being dragged up to 40 feet during a New Year's Eve stop.
A Conyers police officer is recovering after being dragged up to 40 feet during a New Year's Eve stop.
Georgia, Ole Miss meet in high-stakes Sugar Bowl rematch | What you need to know
The third-ranked Georgia Bulldogs face No. 6 Ole Miss in a high-stakes Sugar Bowl rematch.
The third-ranked Georgia Bulldogs face No. 6 Ole Miss in a high-stakes Sugar Bowl rematch.
Purina Foundation awards $1.165 million in grants to nonprofits across US to support animal welfare efforts
The Purina Foundation continued its support of animal welfare efforts in 2025 by awarding $1.165 million in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations across the United States.
The Purina Foundation continued its support of animal welfare efforts in 2025 by awarding $1.165 million in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations across the United States.
Your 2026 tax guide: All the changes to know before filing
New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.
New tax deductions have been enacted for many working Americans and seniors. Here’s what you need to know about the new laws that could impact your return.
WATCH: Zohran Mamdani's full speech at his NYC mayoral inauguration
Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.
Zohran Mamdani hosted what his team called the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.
New Georgia laws going into effect Jan. 1, 2026 | What to know
Here are some of the new laws that are going into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here are some of the new laws that are going into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
WATCH: Countdown Over ATL | Atlanta's New Year's celebration
Atlanta will replace the traditional Peach Drop with "Countdown Over ATL," a citywide celebration featuring synchronized drone and fireworks displays.
Atlanta will replace the traditional Peach Drop with "Countdown Over ATL," a citywide celebration featuring synchronized drone and fireworks displays.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution prints final edition after 157 years
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ended its 157-year print run on Dec. 31, 2025, making Atlanta the only major U.S. city without a daily newspaper.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ended its 157-year print run on Dec. 31, 2025, making Atlanta the only major U.S. city without a daily newspaper.
Southeast Atlanta seniors fear catastrophe amid constant elevator breakdowns
Residents at the Veranda at Auburn Pointe say constantly broken elevators and a roach infestation have created a dangerous environment.
Residents at the Veranda at Auburn Pointe say constantly broken elevators and a roach infestation have created a dangerous environment.
One hospitalized following New Year’s Eve house fire in southeast Atlanta
One patient was hospitalized after sustaining burn injuries to their arms during the residential structure fire.
One patient was hospitalized after sustaining burn injuries to their arms during the residential structure fire.
Gunman robs man of gaming winnings on Christmas Eve; suspect wanted
Atlanta police are seeking an armed man who allegedly robbed someone of his gaming winnings at gunpoint on Christmas Eve.
Atlanta police are seeking an armed man who allegedly robbed someone of his gaming winnings at gunpoint on Christmas Eve.
Wife of Jill Biden’s ex-husband dies after domestic dispute call: reports
Police in Delaware are investigating the death of a 64-year-old woman who was found unresponsive during a domestic dispute call on Sunday.
Police in Delaware are investigating the death of a 64-year-old woman who was found unresponsive during a domestic dispute call on Sunday.
Peachtree City wife faces surgery while husband battles rare disease: 'Scared to death'
A Peachtree City couple facing serious health challenges in the New Year learns of another setback.
A Peachtree City couple facing serious health challenges in the New Year learns of another setback.
Atlanta Beltline shooting leaves one person injured; no word on shooter
Atlanta police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting on the Westside Trail that left one victim wounded and the shooter at large.
Atlanta police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting on the Westside Trail that left one victim wounded and the shooter at large.
Two arrested after fire at Snellville tire and brake shop
Gwinnett County authorities arrested two men Tuesday following an incendiary garage fire at a Snellville Mavis Tires & Brakes.
Gwinnett County authorities arrested two men Tuesday following an incendiary garage fire at a Snellville Mavis Tires & Brakes.
Bexar County, Texas, missing teens: 1 found dead, 1 still missing, 1 found safe
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office intensified search operations this week as investigators sought the public’s help in locating three teenagers reported missing in separate incidents across the county.
Texas authorities identify body as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos; death ruled a suicide
Bexar County authorities have identified a body found as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos.
Bexar County authorities have identified a body found as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Jan. 2-4, 2026
Looking for things to do across metro Atlanta this weekend and beyond? From live music and theater to sports, festivals, and family-friendly events, here’s a county-by-county list.
Looking for things to do across metro Atlanta this weekend and beyond? From live music and theater to sports, festivals, and family-friendly events, here’s a county-by-county list.