Biden asks Congress to block potential railroad strike
President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to pass legislation to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks.
Atlanta airport, interstates seeing Thanksgiving holiday travel rush
Over 3 million people are expected to take to the roads and head in and out of Atlanta's airport this Thanksgiving holiday, and Wednesday is supposed to be the busiest day of them all.
Explainer: Why a rail strike is looming, and the wide impact it'd have on the economy
American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month. Here's what to expect.
Travelers should plan for parking at Atlanta's airport this Thanksgiving
It's a good idea for travelers to plan ahead where they intend to leave a car as they get ready to catch a flight for Thanksgiving out of Atlanta.
Railroad negotiations latest: Engineers accept deal, conductors reject
The latest negotiation developments cast more doubt on whether the industry will be able to resolve the labor dispute before next month's deadline without the help of Congress.
Officer's body cam shows arrest of man accused of carrying box cutters on Frontier flight
Atlanta police have released the body cam video from officers responding to a Frontier Airlines flight to Tampa that was diverted after a passenger was found with a box cutter on board.
Behind the scenes with the ‘Beagle Brigade’ at Atlanta's airport
The so-called "Beagle Brigade" works with U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, focusing on protecting the country's food supply.
Destructive giant snail intercepted by ‘Beagle Brigade’ at Atlanta airport
The Atlanta airport’s so-called "Beagle Brigade" found a stash of prohibited items coming in from overseas including a massive invasive snail, which agricultural officials consider among the most destructive.
Rail strike could close plants, upend economy, chemicals industry warns
It’s looking increasingly likely that Congress will have to step in to settle a dispute between railroads and unions because the economic stakes are so high.
Delta plane bound for Atlanta from Fort Myers makes emergency landing in Orlando
A plane traveling from Fort Myers to Atlanta made an emergency landing in Orlando on Tuesday.
Atlanta airport prepares for pre-pandemic traffic during Thanksgiving holiday
The holiday period begins Friday, Nov 18 and ends Tuesday, Nov. 29.
MARTA bus driver celebrated for 50 years of service with special honor
When Coy Dumas Jr. started driving his bus, people were sure he wasn't old enough to be behind the wheel. Now, 50 years later, he's carried millions of passengers and driven millions of miles carrying what he calls "the most valuable cargo."
How did a man board a Tampa-bound flight with a box cutter?
Transportation and Security Administration employees who allowed a man to board a Tampa-bound plane in Cincinnati with a box cutter after removing the blades have been placed in a training status, according to the TSA.
Veterans on Frontier flight tackled suspect with box cutter, eyewitness says
Veterans on a Frontier Airlines flight from Cincinnati to Tampa had their instincts put to the test on Veterans Day. TSA officials say a disturbance involving an erratic passenger with a weapon on board forced the flight to divert to Atlanta Friday night.
Atlanta airport announced direct flights to Wakanda in 'Black Panther' tribute
The airport shared a press release on Thursday — the day before the debut of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" — announcing direct international flights to the fictional African nation.
Potential railroad strike pushed back until early December
Previously, a Nov. 19 strike deadline hung over the talks, but the union that represents track maintenance workers agreed to delay any action until next month.
Another railroad union approves deal, offering hope of avoiding strike
Another railroad union narrowly approved its deal with the major freight railroads Saturday -- but five unions must still approve contracts to prevent a strike.
Delta flight from Atlanta makes emergency landing after cabin fills with smoke
Videos from inside the Delta flight from Atlanta showed the plane's cabin filling up with smoke while an alarm blared in the background.
Cheshire Bridge Road to partially re-open, per Atlanta officials
One lane in each direction, one southbound and one northbound, will be in operation on Monday. The west sidewalk also will reopen.
MARTA names former bus driver new CEO, general manager
A former bus driver who worked his way up to the executive suite will now lead MARTA as its new CEO and general manager.