Cabo Verde president visits Atlanta before historic World Cup match
President José Maria Neves joined business leaders and Cabo Verdeans in Atlanta as the nation readies for its first FIFA World Cup appearance.
Georgia lawmakers to return for special session on redistricting, election system
Gov. Brian Kemp has called lawmakers back to Atlanta to redraw congressional districts for 2028 and address Georgia's ballot-counting system before summer elections.
Man arrested after twice fleeing police on U.S. 1 in Florida Keys
Authorities say a Miami Gardens man was arrested Friday after allegedly stealing a vehicle and leading law enforcement on another pursuit just hours after being released from jail on similar charges.
2 out-of-state activists indicted in alleged Cop City attack
Federal prosecutors allege two individuals used fire and explosives to damage property and intimidate employees of a contractor working on Atlanta's Public Safety Training Center project.
Where to find FIFA World Cup watch parties across metro Atlanta
From Centennial Olympic Park to Decatur, The Battery and neighborhood pubs, metro Atlanta is preparing dozens of public watch parties for FIFA World Cup matches.
Georgia lawmakers push IRS for remote work after rat, roach infestation
Sens. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, along with Rep. Hank Johnson, are asking IRS leadership to consider telework and temporarily close the Chamblee facility while remediation efforts continue.
Chrisleys sue Atlanta law firm, claiming legal errors led to convictions
The reality TV stars announced they're suing Balch & Bingham LLP and attorney Chris Anulewicz, alleging negligent defense led to their convictions and incarceration.
Organizers denounce Nazi symbols displayed at PrideFest parade
Organizers say a small group carrying swastika flags and shouting antisemitic, racist and anti-LGBTQ slurs briefly disrupted the celebration before leaving the area.
Midtown MARTA shooting suspect arrested after multi-agency manhunt
Police say Anthony Tyrone Gresham was taken into custody in Douglas County after a multi-agency search following a shooting aboard a MARTA train at Midtown Station.
Keisha Lance Bottoms courts Black men voters ahead of 2026 midterms
The Georgia governor candidate's outreach effort comes as both Democrats and Republicans examine turnout, engagement and voting trends among Black men ahead of Georgia's 2026 midterms.
1 dead, 1 critical after hit-and-run involving landscapers on I-85
GSP says a white Chevrolet Malibu struck two landscaping workers along the northbound I-85 collector-distributor lanes Thursday afternoon before fleeing.
Fani Willis ally sues Georgia over new law changing metro elections
DeKalb District Attorney Sherry Boston says a new Georgia law making several local races nonpartisan violates the state constitution.
Mayor Andre Dickens honors Grammy winner Peabo Bryson after death
Atlanta's mayor honors the Grammy-winning singer and Atlanta music icon, whose legendary voice and celebrated duets inspired generations of fans worldwide.
Burt Jones turns Jackson's Loudermilk-Young Debate absence into political weapon
With candidate Rick Jackson absent from the stage, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones used Georgia's Republican gubernatorial debate to frame the race around visibility, strength and accountability.
Spirit Airlines expands Atlanta shutdown, 600+ employees face layoffs
Hundreds of Atlanta-based pilots, flight attendants and support staff are being laid off as the fallout from Spirit Airlines' shutdown continues nationwide.