Proposal that would bring 900 homeless people to Atlanta community put on pause
The Atlanta City Council has put a temporary pause on a proposal by the Atlanta Mission to convert a Westside skatepark into a housing complex for people experiencing homelessness.
Metro Atlanta 5th grader has missed more than a full school year
A Cobb County mother is facing charges for her children missing more than 300 days of school.
‘Ridiculous’: 4-hour lines for seniors, disabled at MARTA HQ to get access to transportation
MARTA riders lined up at headquarters Station to get new Breeze cards loaded up were met with an unfortunate experience and long delays.
Teen possibly abducted, being held against her will, APD says
Ahnylah Robertson left home on Sunday night and later said she was being held against her will.
Gwinnett County police officer charged in domestic dispute
(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 4, 2026) – Gwinnett County officer arrested following a domestic dispute. On May 1, 2026, Gwinnett County Police responded to a domestic dispute and identified one of the involved parties as Gwinnett County Police Officer Renee Downer. Officers determined Downer and the victim were formerly in a relationship, had recently separated, and were still living together as the victim prepared to move...
Georgia Ports Authority’s new ‘Inland Port’ opens, expected to reduce Atlanta area truck traffic
This new infrastructure provides direct rail service five days a week between northeast Georgia and Savannah, serving as an alternative to a 600-mile roundtrip truck route.
Jovita Moore mural artist says seeing it painted over ‘is tough’
Artist Tommy Bronx expresses disappointment over the removal of his mural honoring Jovita Moore. Bellwood Coffee vows to make it right.
Police searching for missing mother last seen dropping off infant son at babysitter’s home
Atlanta police are searching for a missing mother, Shykecia Hayes, last seen dropping off her infant son at a babysitter's on April 8.
DeKalb County minimum wage for employees among highest in metro Atlanta area
The new minimum wage amount for employees in DeKalb County is now among the highest in the metro Atlanta area. According to DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran—Johnson, the new change will allow the county to retain employees. “DeKalb is committed as a county to making our employees feel valued. Also showing that through the salaries that they earn,” she said. “It makes DeKalb...
Atlanta police warn e-bike and scooter owners to protect rides from thieves
With more people using e-bikes and scooters, police say they have become easy targets for thieves.

















