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Federal officials say some international travelers arriving from parts of Central and East Africa will now be routed through Atlanta as the U.S. expands enhanced Ebola-related screening measures at designated airports.
Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expect nearly 3 million travelers to pass through the airport over Memorial Day weekend as passengers brace for long lines, traffic and higher travel costs.
If Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport moves to a privatized screening model, it would be the the largest airport in the country using it.
Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expect nearly 2.7 million travelers to pass through the airport during the Memorial Day weekend travel period.
A proposal aimed at preventing another airport security meltdown at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is now gaining attention at Atlanta City Hall.
Sixteen-year-old Benjamin Braithwaite has been missing since the night of April 27, and his family is hoping a new reward will help bring him home safely.
It's been more than a day since anyone has seen 16-year-old Benjamin Braithwaite, and police and Atlanta airport officials are hoping someone knows where he could be.
A Delta flight from Miami to Atlanta had an unexpected start after a passenger's refusal to hang up their phone during takeoff got them kicked off the plane, officials say.
Flights into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are facing delays Tuesday morning as thunderstorms move through the region, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to temporarily halt some incoming traffic.
Airport officials say the three new biometric security gates at the South Checkpoint will help with long security lines.
A volatile combination of skyrocketing jet fuel prices and a critical shortage of federal security agents is threatening to disrupt travel just as the city prepares for a massive international influx of visitors.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is once again the world's busiest airport for passenger traffic, holding onto the top spot even as another major U.S. hub leads in a different category.
One traveler heading out of the Atlanta airport was caught with more than $44,000 in undeclared cash, officials say.
Fire officials said the bystanders' quick thinking helped keep the 71-year-old man's blood flowing during the most critical moments.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines says a new partnership with Amazon will deliver faster, low-latency internet and expanded digital experiences for passengers starting in 2028.
More than 270 passengers and 14 crew members on an Atlanta-bound flight were forced to return to São Paulo, Brazil, after the Delta plane they were on experienced mechanical issues Sunday evening.
Travelers passing through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport may still feel the effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
TSA workers in Atlanta are turning to food assistance after going more than 40 days without a paycheck.
Friday is payday for millions of Americans, unless you are a TSA worker who has gone a full month without pay.
Renetheia Denson is known by passengers and coworkers at the Atlanta airport for giving directions with her own special flair.
As the federal government shutdown stretches past a month, unpaid TSA officers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport receive vital assistance to help them navigate mounting financial hardships.
Sen. Raphael Warnock is calling on Congress to end the stalemate and pay TSA agents working without pay, as the prolonged shutdown raises concerns about airport delays and staffing nationwide.
While airport officials say lines are improving, many have already changed plans for convenience, cost, and flexibility.
Mayor Andre Dickens says that his administration is actively monitoring the situation at the Atlanta airport after ICE agents were deployed to help with major delays at security checkpoints.
Federal immigration agents were deployed Monday at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as long security lines and staffing shortages continue during the ongoing government shutdown.
Volunteers placed commemorative tokens at Georgia National Cemetery as part of a nationwide effort to honor fallen service members.
Sen. Jon Ossoff opened Georgia Democrats' first 2026 campaign office, signaling an early push as Georgia GOP faces runoffs.
The Atlanta Dream refused to lose Sunday, rallying from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Phoenix Mercury 82-80 at Gateway Center Arena.
Federal officials say some international travelers arriving from parts of Central and East Africa will now be routed through Atlanta as the U.S. expands enhanced Ebola-related screening measures at designated airports.
Sources identified the 21-year-old suspect as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, and documents obtained by CBS News show Best previously blocked a White House entry lane in June 2025.