Atlanta among nation's worst cities for traffic bottlenecks, report says

A new report reveals Atlanta drivers face some of the nation's most severe traffic jams, highlighting persistent congestion issues across the city.

• Feb 17

Gov. Kemp seeking major expansion to I-85 during final year in office

Gov. Brian Kemp announced his plan to spend $1.8 billion to expand one of metro Atlanta's worst traffic chokepoints.

• Jan 14

Atlanta families call for safer streets as traffic deaths outpace homicides

In 2024, more people died in traffic crashes across metro Atlanta's five core counties than were killed in homicides.

• Dec 9, 2025

Tucker considering new 4-hour parking limits downtown to boost business turnover

Drivers in downtown Tucker could soon see new parking rules, according to a city memo outlining a proposed ordinance.

• Nov 12, 2025

Atlanta ranks 9th in country for wasted commuter hours, study finds

Everyone knows traffic in Atlanta can be a nightmare, but a new study is showing just how much of a headache it is for commuters.

• Oct 31, 2025

GDOT's I-285 express lanes plan draws pushback from residents near proposed route

The Georgia Department of Transportation's plan to expand Interstate 285 with new toll lanes could soon reshape parts of DeKalb County, and some residents say it may come too close to home.

• Oct 24, 2025

Interstate 75 reopening in Cobb County after robot removes suspicious item

Police shut down Interstate 75 Southbound in Cobb County during rush hour while they investigated a suspicious item.

• Oct 17, 2025

Eight killed in fiery crash on I-85 in Georgia; Animal rescue van among vehicles involved

Eight people were killed Monday afternoon in a fiery highway crash when a semi-trailer truck rear-ended a van on Interstate 85

• Oct 14, 2025

Advocates say Atlanta bike lanes leave riders in danger

With bike crashes on the rise, Atlanta cyclists say it's time for the city to prioritize safety and connectivity.

• Sep 23, 2025