Metro Atlanta nonprofit hopes to help repeat offenders through dog training
Canine Cellmates' Beyond the Bars program gives men who are repeat felony offenders a second chance through a special connection with adoptable dogs.
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Metro Atlanta transit riders scrambling due to Labor Day service changes
Some transit riders across metro Atlanta found that their normal routes were not running on Labor Day.
Fulton County family recovering after large apartment fire
Sergio Sanchez was home cleaning last week when he said he got a call from his daughter that their building was on fire.
85-year-old Georgia man charged with murdering 81-year-old wife
An 85-year-old Forsyth County man is in custody, charged with the murder of his 81-year-old wife, deputies say.
Atlanta 19-year-old killed in crash involving Georgia state trooper
A deadly crash that happened while a trooper was chasing a driver suspected of stunt driving is now under investigation, the Georgia State Patrol says.
Over 1,000 yellow-legged hornets found across Georgia in August
A single nest of the invasive species could mean trouble for Georgia farmers. Officials found dozens across the state in August alone.
Prosecutors drop case against ex-Atlanta radio personality Big Tigger
The Fulton County District Attorney's office has declined to prosecute Big Tigger, meaning his criminal case has been fully dropped.
Atlanta rideshare driver shot during argument with passenger
Atlanta police are searching for a gunman accused of shooting a rideshare driver during an argument after a ride.
Witness says seeing Amazon plane crash at MIA was "something from a movie"
Five people were killed and five others were injured when a plane overshot a runway at Miami International Airport and crashed.
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Falcons choose Tua Tagovailoa as starting quarterback for Week 1
Tua Tagovailoa has been named the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Sale outduels Sánchez, Braves beat Phillies and extend lead to 5 games in NL East
Atlanta's Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers, and the Braves beat the Phillies 5-2 on Friday night to extend their lead in the NL East to five games.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December
Cathy Engelbert is the second-longest-tenured WNBA president or commissioner.
Colorado spoils Georgia Tech's sold-out opener with touchdown in final minute
Colorado freshman quarterback Julian Lewis hit tight end Charlie Williams for a 20-yard touchdown with 42 seconds left in the fourth quarter lifting the Buffaloes to a last-minute, 14-13 win against Georgia Tech in a season opener.
Georgia AG threatens legal action as LSU, SEC clash over former NFL players
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is urging the SEC to consider suspending or removing LSU from the conference if the school puts former professional football players on its roster.
Ronald Acuña Jr. makes MLB history as Braves shut out Nationals 9-0
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a three-run homer to become the fastest player in major league history to reach 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 9-0.
Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge in Florida DUI case
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Braves fall to Nationals as NL East lead shrinks to 3½ games
Yohandy Morales homered in his first major league game and Jared Simpson earned the win in relief in his own debut, helping the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5.
Angel Reese's historic run continues with second straight Player of the Week award
Records keep falling, and awards keep arriving during Angel Reese's first season in Atlanta.
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Falcons name Tua Tagovailoa starting quarterback for Week 1
Tua Tagovailoa has been selected as the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Labor Day schedules caught some transit riders off guard
Some transit riders across metro Atlanta found that their normal public transit routes were not running on Labor Day.
Georgia enjoys cooler temperatures, but heat coming back
Don't get used to the cool temperatures Georgia had on Labor Day. Once the clouds give way, the sun will start heating things back up.
Canine Cellmates program helps men avoid jail time
Canine Cellmates' Beyond the Bars program gives men who are repeat felony offenders a second chance through a special connection with adoptable dogs.
First responders dealing with health issues connected to World Trade Center cleanup
As we get closer to the 25 year mark of Sept. 11, some first responders are still dealing with health issues stemming from the day.
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Bottoms challenges Jackson to 6 debates across Georgia before election
Georgia's Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms is challenging Republican nominee Rick Jackson to six debates across the state.
Everton Blair wins special election for late Rep. David Scott's seat
Everton Blair Jr. will serve out the remaining few months of the late Rep. David Scott's final term, the Associated Press projects.
Who will replace Rep. David Scott? Georgia voters decide in runoff
Residents of Georgia's 13th Congressional District outside of Atlanta will get a new representative to Congress after a special election runoff Tuesday.
Bishop William Barber to deliver voting rights sermon in Atlanta Sunday
Civil rights leader Bishop William J. Barber II will speak at historic Big Bethel AME Church as part of a national voter mobilization tour ahead of the 2026 elections.
Rick Jackson's campaign announces endorsements from 104 sheriffs
Rick Jackson's campaign says that he has received the endorsement of nearly two-thirds of Georgia's 159 sheriffs.
Brookhaven District 2 special election qualifier draws only 1 candidate
Conor Sen, who was appointed to the Brookhaven City Council seat following Jennifer Owens' resignation, is the only candidate to qualify.
Ossoff rallies Atlanta, targets Trump and Collins as Senate race heats up
With under three months to go in the Georgia Senate race, Sen. Jon Ossoff headed to Atlanta to take aim at President Trump and Collins on affordability, Iran, and other controversies.
Early voting open in DeKalb for District 13 Congressional runoff
Early voting runs through Aug. 21 ahead of Election Day on Aug. 25. Here's where and when DeKalb County voters can cast their ballots.
Collins clarifies remarks after exchange with pardoned Jan. 6 defendant
The Republican U.S. Senate nominee said the federal government can be liable when it harms Americans, prompting criticism from Sen. Jon Ossoff.