Search intensifies after teen killed in Piedmont Park; $15,000 reward offered for tips

A $15,000 reward is now being offered for information in a deadly shooting at Piedmont Park that left a 16-year-old girl dead and another teen injured, city leaders announced Monday.

• Apr 6

Dream trade for All-Star Angel Reese, send future first-round picks to Sky

Angel Reese is coming to Atlanta. The Atlanta Dream made a major move ahead of the 2026 WNBA season, acquiring the two-time All-Star from the Chicago Sky in exchange for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028, the team announced Monday.

• Apr 6

Atlanta ranks among top 5 U.S. cities for first-time homebuyers in 2026: report

Atlanta is one of the best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2026, according to a new ranking from Zillow, which looked at factors like rent affordability, available inventory, and competition for attainable homes.

• Apr 6

Atlanta Mayor calls for safe hangouts and parents to help as teen takeovers rise across the city

"Teen takeovers" are leading to multiple arrests across metro Atlanta and the surrounding counties.

• Apr 6

Four teenagers shot on Easter in southwest Atlanta; no suspects named

Four teenagers were injured in a shooting Sunday evening in southwest Atlanta, authorities said.

• Apr 6

South Fulton breaks ground on new sidewalk project along Old National Highway

The City of South Fulton broke ground Friday on a new sidewalk project aimed at making Old National Highway safer for pedestrians and improving access for bus riders.

• Apr 6

Inside the DIVAS mentoring program at Arabia Mountain High School

The DIVAS Mentoring Program is an initiative at Arabia Mountain High School in Stone Mountain. The goal is to bridge the gap for girls transitioning into womanhood.

• Apr 6

Emory ER nurse uses "Mini Med School" videos to teach kids hygiene, nutrition and exercise

An Emergency Room Nurse with Emory University Hospital is making an impact on with her YouTube Channel, 'Mini Med School with Nurse Dolly.'

• Apr 8

Big Boi's Impossible Double Smash Burger hits Atlanta's 404 Day. Was it worth the hype?

Big Boi talks about his exclusive Impossible Double Smash Burger made just for Atlanta's 404 Day. He shares his thoughts on the collaboration, the burger's flavors, and why plant-based options fit his longtime lifestyle.

• Apr 6

Pastor Jamal Bryant shares Easter message of hope amid hard times

At New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Easter weekend blended faith, food distribution, and economic empowerment as concerns over affordability and food access continue.

• Apr 5

Bernice King honors MLK Jr.'s legacy at Atlanta wreath-laying ceremony

At The King Center, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter calls for renewed commitment to nonviolence and justice 58 years after his assassination.

• Apr 5

Views from Atlanta 404 Day: ATL celebrates culture and community

From marching bands to music and food, Atlanta's 15th annual 404 Day brought thousands together, highlighting the city's cultural power, even as safety concerns surfaced.

• Apr 5

3-year-old shot, killed in southwest Atlanta, police say

A 3-year-old child was fatally shot early Sunday on Washington Street SW, with Atlanta police investigating the circumstances.

• Apr 5

16-year-old killed, teen injured in Piedmont Park shooting, police say

Police say a 16-year-old girl was killed and a 15-year-old girl was injured in a late-night shooting at Piedmont Park that happened after a nearby festival had ended.

• Apr 6

Driver killed in head-on crash with MARTA bus in northwest Atlanta

Deadly crash along Hamilton E. Holmes Drive under investigation; no serious injuries reported on the MARTA bus.

• Apr 4

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