Hidden Homelessness Crisis: Families Trapped in Atlanta Hotels, Report Reveals
A Georgia State University study reveals over 4,600 people, including 1,635 children, are living in extended-stay hotels in DeKalb County, exposing a hidden homelessness crisis affecting vulnerable families.
Fulton County approves additional supportive housing funding
LISTEN: After public outcry from residents and City of Atlanta leadership, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved funding for permanent supportive housing — but the money will only last through 2026. GPB's Amanda Andrews reports. After public outcry from residents and City of Atlanta leadership, the Fulton...
Deputies kill man after eviction turns into SWAT standoff in Lithonia
An attempt to evict a man from a Lithonia home turned into an hours-long SWAT standoff that ended with deputies shooting and killing him, the GBI said.
4 adults shot to death inside Gwinnett County home
A suspect is in custody after four adults were found shot to death at a Gwinnett County home. Police say three children were inside the home at the time of the shooting, but were not harmed. All the latest developments on the investigation, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News This Morning. The shooting happened early...
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Shifts Sunday Worship to Virtual Service Due to Inclement...
In response to forecasted inclement weather and a State of Emergency issued for the state of Georgia, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church announced today that its Sunday worship service will be held virtually only this weekend to prioritize the safety of its members, visitors, and staff. The virtual service will...
14 NE Georgia counties now under NWS Ice Storm Warning. See updated map
The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning for parts of northeast Georgia, with dangerous winter weather expected to develop Saturday afternoon and last through Monday morning . Forecasters say ice, not snow, is the main concern, with some areas expected to see significant ice accumulation that...
MARTA urges passengers to spend down stored fares before Better Breeze fully arrives
MARTA is pushing through its Better Breeze rollout across its station network, but before they’re done, they want riders to take extra steps.
Lockdown lifted for Barrow County Schools after 3 campuses receive threats
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A lockdown has been lifted for Barrow County Schools after multiple threats were made to individual campuses Wednesday morning, according to the local sheriff’s office. The school system said it lifted its Hold and Secure status just before 10:30 a.m., after “law...
Pepsi drivers in Atlanta and Lithonia unionize with Teamsters
Over 100 PepsiCo drivers at shops in Atlanta and Lithonia voted to unionize with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 528 this month. “We joined the Teamsters because we were mistreated, underpaid, and needed to get rid of favoritism in the workplace,” said Kamian Vaughn, who’s worked as a PepsiCo driver...
Potential for power outages, dangerous roads with freezing rain from weekend winter storm
A massive winter storm is developing with warnings and watches stretching about 2,000 miles across the U.S. – north Georgia and metro Atlanta are under a winter storm watch.
