Seventh grader from Coretta Scott King Academy to deliver MLK Day speech
Siara White will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy as she takes the stage at Ebenezer Baptist Church for the annual live televised commemorative service.
Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl expected to draw thousands of fans and millions in revenue
Downtown Atlanta restaurants and bars are bracing for one of their busiest weekends of the year as more than 70,000 fans pour in ahead of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between Oregon and Indiana.
Calhoun toddler hospitalized after flu complications lead to rare spinal condition
A 2-year-old girl from Calhoun remains hospitalized after a routine case of the flu developed into a rare neurological condition that left her unable to move her arms and legs.
Hiram councilwoman sworn in days after saving neighbors from home fire
A late-night New Year's Day fire left a Hiram couple with nothing — but they say a city councilwoman's quick actions saved their lives.
Decatur commissioners appoint Tony Powers as mayor
The Decatur City Commission named former commissioner Tony Powers as mayor under the city's long-standing appointment system, even as officials move toward a historic change in 2027.
Walmart workers in metro Atlanta log overtime as online holiday orders surge
CBS News Atlanta visited a Walmart in Decatur, where employees inside the store's digital backroom on Memorial Drive were racing against the clock to fulfill online orders for customers across metro Atlanta.
Morris Brown College hopes to restart legendary marching band
The music at Atlanta's Morris Brown College stopped in 2002, but two decades later, the school is hoping "the best band in the land" will march again.
Fani Willis clashes with Senate committee over Trump prosecution
After more than a year of legal arguments, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis appeared before a special Georgia Senate committee to discuss her prosecution of President Trump.
Atlanta expected to see major economic impact from Airbnb guests during World Cup: report
A new report finds that Airbnb guests visiting Atlanta for the 2026 World Cup could generate about $70 million in economic activity, support hundreds of jobs, and boost local businesses during and after the tournament.
Atlanta's youth center launches campaign to help kids feel holiday magic
Youth Villages is making it its mission to ensure children who don't always receive Christmas gifts will wake up to presents under the tree this year.
Atlanta brand helps young Black ballerinas see themselves in ballet
An Atlanta entrepreneur is making it simple for young Black ballerinas to find ballet shoes that match their skin tone.
Invest Atlanta program helps Atlanta seniors stay in their homes
As property taxes continue to climb across Atlanta, a city-backed program is stepping in to help seniors stay in their homes — covering the difference in rising bills for decades to come.
"It's amazing": DeKalb recovery center helps mothers heal
The Breakthru House, a Decatur addiction treatment center, is filling a critical gap for mothers in recovery by allowing them to stay with their young children—removing one of the biggest barriers to getting help.
Nonprofit teams up with Fulton County to open resource closets
The Zion's Closet at Love T. Nolan Elementary School will soon be open, giving families and students access to basic necessities.
Dacula teenager collecting winter clothes to ensure kids stay warm
Fifteen-year-old Cayden Jackson is making sure other kids in his community aren't cold during the winter.