A race to ride every MARTA station
Three transit enthusiasts are setting their sights on Atlanta's MARTA system next month, aiming to visit every rail station in record time to win a Guinness World Record.
DeKalb County opens $4 million animal shelter expansion in Chamblee
County leaders and animal advocates gathered Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of a long-awaited expansion of the DeKalb County Animal Services shelter.
Delta President Glen Hauenstein to retire in 2026
After two decades shaping Delta's global growth from its Atlanta headquarters, President Glen Hauenstein will retire in February. A longtime executive with deep ties to the city will take over the airline's commercial strategy.
South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau's trespassing case headed to jury trial
A Fulton County judge set a February 2026 trial date in a criminal trespassing case against Mayor Khalid "Kobi" Kamau, stemming from a 2023 incident at a private lakehouse.
REAL ID enforcement is reshaping air travel for some Atlanta flyers
The long-delayed REAL ID requirement is now fully enforced at U.S. airports, changing what travelers need to fly — and how much it could cost if they're not prepared.
Former Atlanta Hawks executive pleads guilty in $3.8 million fraud case
A former senior finance executive for the Atlanta Hawks entered a guilty plea Tuesday in a federal fraud case where he was accused of misappropriating over $3.8 million from the franchise.
Ossoff condemns antisemitic attack in Sydney
The mass shooting, labeled a terrorist attack by authorities, has sent shockwaves through Jewish communities worldwide — including here in Georgia, Sen. Jon Ossoff says.
Trump could reschedule marijuana to Schedule III
Trump is weighing a decision to move marijuana to Schedule III, which could ease taxes and expand medical access. Still, industry leaders warn it may also trigger stricter federal oversight and new legal risks.
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Usher and his sons kick off Instagram's "Carversations" in Atlanta
The Grammy winner and his teenage sons were in Atlanta on Thursday night, launching "Carversations" — a new Instagram series focused on honest parent–teen talks about teen online safety.
Georgia faith leaders honor lawmakers behind new protections for intellectually disabled defendants
A Georgia law creates a clearer process to determine intellectual disability before trial, strengthening long-sought protections in death penalty cases. Now, the state's interfaith leaders are recognizing the advocates who made it possible.
The Supreme Court could reshape campaign finance and influence Georgia's biggest races
A U.S. Supreme Court case challenging federal limits on coordinated political spending could unleash a wave of big-donor money into Georgia's House, Senate, and statewide contests, experts warn.
Atlanta spent $26.2M on OnlyFans in 2025
A new global analysis crowns Atlanta the world's top city for spending on OnlyFans per capita, with residents shelling out more than half a million dollars per 10,000 people.
Georgia pushes forward with trans sports restrictions, appeals ruling on prison health care
Georgia leaders are advancing two major legal actions that could limit rights and health care access for transgender residents.
Half of Georgia State Patrol chases end in crashes
A new five-year analysis shows Georgia State Patrol troopers initiate pursuits almost daily -- and more than half end in crashes, many triggered by low-level traffic stops.
Fulton County orders full recount in runoff election
Fulton County officials ordered a full recount in last week's municipal runoff after a poll worker allegedly scanned multiple ballots.