Decatur nonprofit MedShare sends $5.1 million in medical aid to 40 countries
MedShare is a Decatur-based nonprofit that recovers unused medical supplies and equipment and distributes them to health care providers serving communities in need.
Atlanta artist Jiah Star builds on city's Black music legacy
For 25-year-old independent artist Jiah Star, Atlanta is more than home. It is where she is building the next chapter of her music career.
$700 million hospital could transform care in southwest Atlanta
A new teaching hospital planned for southwest Atlanta could bring emergency, specialty and primary care closer to communities where some residents say accessing health care has become increasingly difficult.
Braves serve up elk burgers, Peach Dingers, new gear during 7-game homestand
The Braves are launching a three-day fan appreciation flash sale Tuesday. The team says fans can save up to 40% on tickets to its remaining 16 home games.
Georgia State freshman turns sickle cell journey into dream of becoming a doctor
A 17-year-old DeKalb County graduate who has spent years navigating sickle cell disease is beginning college with a $25,000 scholarship and a goal of becoming the kind of doctor who helped care for her.
Summer Shade Festival returns to Atlanta's Grant Park this weekend
A longtime Atlanta summer tradition returns to Grant Park this weekend, bringing art, live music, food and family activities to one of the city's historic parks.
Food pantry serving metro Atlanta families asks community for financial help
At The Grocery Spot in northwest Atlanta, shoppers walk the aisles, look over the shelves and choose the food they want to take home.
Alpharetta teen turns love of baking into birthday celebrations for families in need
A 16-year-old Alpharetta High School senior is using her love of baking to help make sure young people experiencing hardship still have something to celebrate on their birthdays.
Atlanta volunteers put a new spin on giving back with free bikes for kids
Free Bikes 4 Kidz Atlanta collects used bicycles, repairs them and distributes them through community organizations that already have cycling programs for children.
Forsyth County youth baseball team finishes second at Cooperstown tournament
Thirteen young baseball players from Forsyth County are celebrating a championship run at Cooperstown Dreams Park in New York.
NABJ student newsroom gives aspiring journalists real-world experience in Atlanta
As thousands of Black journalists and media professionals gather in Atlanta, a select group of students is gaining experience beyond the convention floor.
Georgia honors Army 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan with procession, military burial
Family, friends and supporters will honor fallen U.S. Army First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan on Friday as he is laid to rest with military honors at Georgia National Cemetery.
Does losing SNAP end free school meals? What Atlanta parents need to know
Federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP, could change how some Atlanta Public Schools students qualify for free school meals.
Gwinnett County opens new middle school to ease overcrowding
Dr. Mary Kay Murphy Middle School welcomed its first students Wednesday, creating room for more than 1,000 students in the fast-growing Archer cluster.
Atlanta Public Schools launches new literacy model at four elementary schools
APS is launching a new literacy model at four schools to help more students read confidently by fourth grade.