Atlanta Braves name bench coach Walt Weiss the team's new manager

Bench coach and former shortstop Walt Weiss is the Atlanta Braves' new manager.

• Nov 3

MacKenzie Scott gives Atlanta's Spelman College $38-million gift

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has given Atlanta's Spelman College an unrestricted $38-million gift.

• Nov 3

Judge rules Atlanta polls will be open until 8 p.m. on Election Day

A judge has allowed Atlanta voters to get an additional hour on Election Day, but the voting will only be limited to local races

• Nov 3

Suspect killed by car while trying to run across I-75, officials say

A chase in Clayton County ended with a deadly turn after officials say a man was killed while trying to run across Interstate 75.

• Nov 3

Butts County mourning death of student: "A devastating loss"

The Butts County School System is mourning the loss of a Henderson Middle School student who died over the weekend.

• Nov 3

Arthur M. Blank Foundation helps train the next generation of Georgia high school referees

A new partnership between the Arthur M. Blank Foundation and GHSA aims to tackle the statewide shortage of officials.

• Oct 31

DreamHack Atlanta 2025 brings thousands of gamers to Georgia

The world's top gamers have arrived in Atlanta for DreamHack 2025, a three-day esports festival featuring tournaments, virtual reality experiences, and over $6 million in prizes.

• Oct 31

Flights resume after Hurricane Melissa damage in Jamaica

After Hurricane Melissa battered Jamaica, airports across the island are struggling to return to full capacity, leaving travelers facing hours-long delays and canceled flights

• Oct 31

Hairstylist survives breast cancer, empowers others through wig making

Henry County resident Tameshia Effinger is a hairstylist and breast cancer survivor who's starting a new chapter as she reaches her final breast cancer treatment at Piedmont Cancer Institute. Through her work, she's hoping to empower other survivors.

• Oct 31

Metro Atlanta man bets on himself with roadside service business

When Don Thomas was injured working a warehouse job, he put his faith in himself to start his own business.

• Oct 31

Organizations step in to fill need while SNAP payments remain in limbo

Community members across metro Atlanta are stepping up to help people dealing with food insecurity while SNAP payments remain in limbo.

• Oct 31

Ossoff investigation details alleged neglect at ICE detention centers

An investigation led by Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff has uncovered dozens of reports of medical neglect in immigration detention centers nationwide.

• Oct 31

College Park breaks ground on 40-acre Roderick Gay Botanical Garden

Once completed, the Roderick Gay Botanical Garden will feature a library, fountain, walking trails, and more.

• Oct 31

Delta Air Lines calls on Congress to end government shutdown

Delta Air Lines is calling on Congress to reopen the government​ immediate and make sure air traffic controllers can be paid.

• Oct 31

Atlanta ranks 9th in country for wasted commuter hours, study finds

Everyone knows traffic in Atlanta can be a nightmare, but a new study is showing just how much of a headache it is for commuters.

• Oct 31

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