Elderly man shot, killed in Atlanta carjacking, police say
A 70-year-old man was killed in an Atlanta shooting Saturday afternoon.
Real Christmas trees making a comeback in metro Atlanta homes this season
Big John's Christmas Trees in Midtown is getting a lot of traffic as more people are making the switch from artificial Christmas trees to real.
Warming centers open across metro Atlanta as shot of arctic air drops temps below freezing
Atlanta, DeKalb County, Cobb County, and Gwinnett County have opened warming shelters to assist those who are unhoused.
Former Fairburn-Gordon Apartment tenants thriving after leaving troubled complex
Cherry Gary is among the federally subsidized residents who had to be relocated after the apartments lost funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development due to numerous building code violations.
Holiday light displays in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2024
Looking to add some sparkle to your holiday season? There's multiple holiday light displays to enjoy in the metro Atlanta and North Georgia (and beyond).
Atlanta Christmas tree business provides scholarships to students
What started as a way for two Atlanta teens to make money for their upcoming college expenses has grown into a business helping other students pay for school.
Festive holiday pop-up bars in metro Atlanta | 2024
Get into the holiday spirit with these festive pop-up bars and seasonal events happening across Atlanta and its surrounding areas.
Multiple vehicles broken into at Atlanta fire stations on Thanksgiving
Police say the car break-ins happened at two Atlanta fire stations within an hour of each other on Thanksgiving morning.
Trial to begin for man accused of killing downtown Atlanta nightclub guard
Damon Wilson is accused of killing 29-year-old Ty Ross on Luckie Street in downtown Atlanta nearly three years ago, outside the club where Ross was working as a security guard.
Hosea Helps serves about 1,800 meals on Thanksgiving Day for those in need
Hosea Helps served up hundreds of hot meals on Thanksgiving and gave away food boxes to seniors, the homeless and people who could not afford a proper holiday meal.
Man, 52, shot to death at SW Atlanta home on Thanksgiving
Police found the man shot to death at a home in southwest Atlanta in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving.
Metro Atlanta teen with Type 1 Diabetes shares his story
Kobi Henegan has been living with Type 1 Diabetes for six years and has turned his diagnosis into a way to help other kids like him.
Running becomes Thanksgiving Day tradition across metro Atlanta
While others are putting the turkey in the oven and getting all the sides ready, a growing group of people across metro Atlanta are lacing up their sneakers to hit the pavement on Thanksgiving.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 2024
Looking for festive events, unique markets, live music, and family-friendly fun this holiday season? Check out this list!
Violent crime in Atlanta on consistent decline, police chief reports
The numbers are in for the final quarter of the year, Violent Crime continues to decline in the City of Atlanta.
Arrests made after shooting on Midtown MARTA station platform
Police say they've made multiple arrests after a shooting late Tuesday night on the platform at the Midtown MARTA station.
Thanksgiving rush at Atlanta airport could test new federal airline cancellation-refund policy
The big holiday travel season is in full swing. This is expected to be the busiest Thanksgiving ever for travelers. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is expecting more than 4 million passengers to pass through as a new federal cancellation-refund policy may be put to the test later in the week.
APD CARE Unit to expand civilian patrols across Atlanta
Atlanta police say their new civilian CARE unit has been very successful and is taking some pressure off of sworn police officers. Now, they're looking to expand with new hires.
Shaky Knees replacing Music Midtown at Piedmont Park?
The Shaky Knees Music Festival will take place from Sept. 19 to 21, 2025, at its "new home" of Piedmont Park, according to its website.
Reward upped to $25K for suspect in violent Atlanta bank robbery
Do you recognize this man? Police say he's on the run after stabbing a employee while trying to rob an Atlanta bank last week, and they're offering a $25,000 for anyone who can help them catch him.