Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84; Georgia, Atlanta honor civil rights icon
From Sen. Raphael Warnock to Ambassador Andrew Young, Georgia officials and former Atlanta mayors remember Jesse Jackson as a global freedom fighter.
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From Sen. Raphael Warnock to Ambassador Andrew Young, Georgia officials and former Atlanta mayors remember Jesse Jackson as a global freedom fighter.
Though Martin Luther King Jr. and Jimmy Carter never met, the former president's enduring support — and the deep ties between their families — helped transform King's legacy into a national holiday.
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.
Hundreds of Atlantans spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day giving back to their community in a way they say reflects the heart of Dr. King's legacy, by serving side by side in one of the city's largest urban forests.
Several of Georgia's elected officials paid tribute Monday to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., marking the federal holiday with calls to continue his work for justice, equality, and community.
Siara White will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy as she takes the stage at Ebenezer Baptist Church for the annual live televised commemorative service.
A 26-year-old man is facing charges after police say he caused significant damage to the Eternal Flame at the King Center.
The Atlanta Dream is launching a program to help 3,500 families erase debts ranging from $500 to $80,000.
A new aquatic facility in McDonough, set to open this summer, will feature an Olympic-sized pool, water slides, a lazy river, and a rooftop bar.
Atlanta is receiving tens of millions of dollars in federal funding to help prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a city spokesperson.
Forty-six victims of what was allegedly Georgia's largest Ponzi scheme will get millions of dollars back, according to Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
The deadly shooting of Manuel Paez Terán, known as Tortuguita, by law enforcement was a galvanizing moment for the "Stop Cop City" movement.
On a night celebrating his success, Drake Baldwin delivered a highlight moment, launching a home run in his first at-bat during Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Oakland Athletics at Truist Park.