Atlanta Film Festival marks 50 years, brings films, stars and economic impact to the city
The Atlanta Film Festival is celebrating a major milestone this year, marking 50 years as one of the city's longest-running cultural events.
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The Atlanta Film Festival is celebrating a major milestone this year, marking 50 years as one of the city's longest-running cultural events.
A Georgia native known for his role on a popular Netflix series is now pushing for change at the State Capitol.
A member of the Atlanta rap group Crime Mob was among two men arrested after police say they uncovered a fencing operation tied to multiple car break-ins and stopped stolen electronics from being shipped overseas.
Atlanta leaders on Wednesday unveiled a new cultural hub designed to showcase the city's creativity as the world arrives for the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer.
A new district near Garnett and Five Points aims to boost walkability and nightlife, but some longtime business owners say they were left out of planning.
When it comes to doing puzzles — the jigsaw type, typically spilled out atop a kitchen table — there are those who think it will be relaxing, and those who treat it like a full-contact sport.
One of Atlanta's signature spring traditions is back as the 90th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival kicks off Friday at Piedmont Park.
Atlanta's film industry has long been associated with major studio productions, but independent filmmakers are stepping into a bigger role as the landscape changes.
Rapper Offset is recovering after a shooting at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, where Lil Tjay was among two people detained and later charged.
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.
Federal authorities say a key arrest has been made in connection with a high-profile kidnapping and robbery case tied to Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane.
The Historical Aircraft Restoration Society says a Boeing 707-138 once owned by Travolta has been dismantled in Georgia and is now being shipped to Australia, where experts will attempt to rebuild it.
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.
The 2026 Wings Over North Georgia Airshow lands at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, top civilian pilots, a twilight drone show, and fireworks finale for an action-packed aviation weekend.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore the government-run Voice of America to full operations, putting hundreds of journalists who have been on administrative leave for a year back to work.
City leaders say a month-long WatchFest in Decatur could draw thousands of visitors daily, generating jobs, tourism spending, and a major boost for local businesses during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
If you've seen the bright lights of some of Atlanta's most iconic neon signs, there's a good chance the folks behind The Neon Company off DeKalb Avenue created it.
After hitting a peak of $4.4 billion in 2022, spending on film and TV production in Georgia has tumbled as total productions dropped from 412 in 2022 to 245 last year.
Authorities say a Florida woman has been charged with attempted murder and other felonies over gunshots fired at Rihanna's Los Angeles home last weekend.
Keiko Guest says she never let a late start at her life's passion for ballet knock her off her feet.
Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation just donated $100,000 to COR, an Atlanta non-profit empowering youth at Carver High with mental health support, free groceries, career skills, and education.
Cascade Skating Rink is tightening its rules for teens, requiring minors to be accompanied by an adult on weekends following a series of large youth gatherings that have raised safety concerns across the Atlanta metro area.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner has ruled that Nathan Smith, the son of Grammy-winning artist Lil Jon, died from drowning in the setting of psilocybin use.
Georgia's ban on people giving food and water to voters waiting in line at their polling place will stay in effect after a federal judge denied a request to block the law.
The massive wildfires that scorched South Georgia are now fully contained, but officials are warning residents that the state's wildfire season is not over.
Prosecutors say the Cobb County man used fake orders for genetic testing to steal $330,000 from Georgia Medicaid.
The body of an Atlanta teen who went missing in a Morgan County lake this week has been recovered, police say.
A traveler is now facing multiple charges after police say she attacked a Frontier Airlines manager who stopped her from boarding a flight at the Atlanta Airport.