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Atlanta honored Rev. Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, Sr.'s 100th birthday Sunday, uniting leaders and community members at West Hunter Street Baptist Church to celebrate the civil rights icon's enduring legacy.
Officials say expanded diversion programs, lower bonds, and court reminders could help ease overcrowding at the Fulton County Jail.
Families at Target's North Druid Hills store stepped into a life-size LEGO Star Wars adventure Sunday as the LEGO Group launched its new interactive SMART Play technology.
Thousands attended an inclusive overnight festival where Muslims and non-Muslims gather to break the fast, share food, and celebrate Ramadan.
Six years after Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed while jogging in Brunswick, Georgia, his family and supporters gather in Atlanta to honor his memory with commemorative runs.
The Black Health Matters Winter Health Summit in Atlanta on Saturday offered free health screenings, expert-led fitness sessions, and vital resources designed to educate, empower, and inspire proactive wellness for all.
Bill Stanley and Ivenue Love-Stanley, the first Black graduates from Georgia Tech's College of Architecture, have shaped Atlanta's skyline and inspired generations.
Rosie Pearl Clemons, lovingly called "Big Mama," marked her 100th birthday surrounded by generations of family.
CBS News Atlanta asked parents to weigh in as the district considers a major long-term restructuring plan.
As Tucker experiences growth and concerns about crime, city leaders are considering forming a local police department to boost patrols and improve emergency response.
Dunwoody earns Tree City USA recognition for the 14th year, reflecting its long-term commitment to planting, maintaining, and protecting the city's trees.
Sylvester Brewster goes by the name Dr. Huncho, and while he's not a medical doctor, he says the title reflects the impact he believes he's making.
Communities across the area honored Martin Luther King Jr. Day with parades, service projects, and outreach efforts aimed at strengthening neighborhoods and helping those in need.
The Fulton County Department of Community Development is calling for more volunteers to help count people experiencing homelessness later this month.
On Christmas Day, one of the NBA's biggest stars was honored not for basketball, but for his service to a North Georgia community.
Spirit and Truth Church says the effort will eliminate medical debt for more than 1,100 people across four metro Atlanta counties this Christmas season.
District officials say years of reform and community support helped six schools improve student outcomes.
A Georgia law creates a clearer process to determine intellectual disability before trial, strengthening long-sought protections in death penalty cases. Now, the state's interfaith leaders are recognizing the advocates who made it possible.
Congregation Or VeShalom welcomed families for its 49th Annual Hanukkah Bazaar, featuring Sephardic food, handmade gifts, children's activities and a celebration of Jewish heritage.
The annual CURE Childhood Cancer Holiday Party brought joy, crafts, treats and a visit from Santa to families navigating the challenges of childhood cancer.
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church partners with public-health groups to confront HIV stigma and expand access to testing for communities disproportionately impacted across metro Atlanta.
New federal labor data shows chefs are among the least likely professions to be replaced by AI, while Atlanta students are cooking through high-stakes final exams.
The Atlanta Board of Education unanimously approved a sweeping facilities overhaul that will close, merge, or repurpose 16 public schools across the district.
Just one year after becoming Georgia's newest city, Mulberry is wrestling with the same challenges facing much of metro Atlanta — overcrowded schools, worsening traffic, and a flood of new development that has many residents asking: How much growth is too much?
As Atlanta Public Schools prepares for a vote that could close or restructure 16 schools, neighbors near Scott Elementary say new development and shifting decisions by incoming families are reshaping who attends their local school.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
Neighbors, church members, and family gathered in Decatur to honor Joe Safford, a World War II U.S. Army veteran and longtime member of Saint Philip AME Church, as he marked a century of life.
Atlanta honored Rev. Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, Sr.'s 100th birthday Sunday, uniting leaders and community members at West Hunter Street Baptist Church to celebrate the civil rights icon's enduring legacy.
Thousands gathered at The Home Depot Backyard on Sunday for the Atlanta Community Food Bank's largest annual fundraiser.
The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) hosted a free homebuyer event in Decatur, offering no down payment, no closing costs, and no credit score requirement.