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.
Buckhead seniors say "noise warfare" kept them awake for days
Residents at a Buckhead senior living complex say deafening classical music blasted nonstop for three days from a closed Kroger parking lot, a tactic they believe was used to keep people from gathering outside the shuttered store.
Atlanta federal workers await back pay after 42-day shutdown
Two metro Atlanta federal employees describe the financial strain of going more than a month without pay, and their relief as back pay is finally on the way. But with funding set to expire again on Jan. 30, fears of another shutdown remain.
Medicare premiums set to rise in 2026. Here's what it means for Georgia
Millions of Georgians will face higher Medicare premiums next year as Part B and prescription drug costs rise, putting added pressure on fixed incomes across the state.
Decatur Schools delay decision on possible elementary school closure
Facing a steady drop in enrollment, City Schools of Decatur is delaying a vote on whether to close one of its elementary schools to give parents more time to push for alternatives and preserve their neighborhood campuses.
Bitter cold pushes metro Atlanta to open warming centers for city's unhoused residents
As temperatures drop below freezing, DeKalb County warms hearts and homes by opening centers for people experiencing homelessness.
DreamHack Atlanta 2025 brings thousands of gamers to Georgia
The world's top gamers have arrived in Atlanta for DreamHack 2025, a three-day esports festival featuring tournaments, virtual reality experiences, and over $6 million in prizes.
Atlanta nonprofit helps first-time homebuyers break barriers
After years of renting, Atlanta single mom Tammera Beach became a homeowner through NACA — a nonprofit that helps families buy homes with no down payment, no closing costs, and no credit check.
Loan keeps 3 major Georgia Head Start programs afloat during shutdown
An emergency loan is keeping three of Georgia's largest Head Start programs running for at least a month during the shutdown stalemate.
Atlanta parents prepare their kids for a safe and spooky Halloween
Metro Atlanta families are putting the finishing touches on costumes and making plans to keep their trick-or-treaters safe.
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.