Coast Guard operating in "crisis" as shutdown halts pay, strains missions overseas
The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
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The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
Six people were aboard the 145-foot ship, called the Mariana. Divers recovered one crew member's body from the overturned ship.
An HC-130 Hercules airplane crew confirmed the identity of the vessel as the Mariana, a 145-foot U.S.-registered dry cargo vessel, officials said.
With the shutdown continuing into Day 16, many military families and federal workers in Georgia are tightening their budgets and looking for help.
On Wednesday, Jermaine Dupri became the latest hometown icon to receive the Atlanta Braves' bobblehead treatment. The team celebrated his contributions to the city's culture with a night dedicated to the So So Def founder.
Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, is expected to expire for some immigrants as soon as Friday. Myrlande has lived in the United States for 16 years under Temporary Protected Status. She says she fears she could be deported.
Violent and property crime categories were also down, new analysis shows. But reported drug crimes were up when compared to the same period last year.
As Atlanta property values soar, a new BeltLine mortgage assistance program offers $20K–$30K down payment help to teachers and public workers. Will it help longtime residents stay?
Officials say FIFA World Cup events in Atlanta went smoothly, crediting strong public safety efforts for keeping fans safe and the city secure.