Children’s Museum of Atlanta to debut ‘AIM HIGH: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen’
The Children’s Museum of Atlanta will kick off 2026 with its first featured exhibit of the year, “AIM HIGH: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen” — a limited-time, immersive experience designed to introduce children and families to the history, science and future of flight through the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen....
40 Varieties: Young Hydroponic Farmer is Making an Impact in Atlanta
From designing custom organic nutrient blends to exploring robotics and AI integration, Malon’s farm operates more like a research lab than a traditional field. Meet Malon E.D. James, a 15-year-old hydroponic farmer in Atlanta, Georgia. What began as childhood curiosity has grown into a thriving hydroponic operation...
Georgia’s affordable housing supply sinking, developers say property taxes putting units at risk
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia is losing its affordable housing supply at an alarming pace, and housing advocates say a broken property tax system is helping drive the decline. According to a study by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, Georgia has lost more than 67,000...
Legendary Grateful Dead founding member, guitarist Bob Weir dies at 78
The legendary band was founded in 1965 in California’s Bay Area and was disbanded in 1995.
Black men gather for mental health discussion in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — People gathered in Atlanta to promote mental health during the “State of the Black Man” event. The event, which took place at the Auburn Avenue Research Library, located at 101 Auburn Ave NE, aimed to bring Black men together to discuss mental health and community support.
Bruno Mars, Chris Stapleton announce tour stops in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two entertainment powerhouses are heading to Atlanta this year as part of their respective tours. Pop superstar Bruno Mars and country music legend Chris Stapleton will bring their hit-filled catalogs to the city in the coming months. Ahead of the Feb. 27 release...
Experts: Georgia must spend more on teacher pay, mental health in schools
State lawmakers, along with some governors, have tried — and failed — over the years to update the formula that helps fund the state’s public schools.
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
Cobb County, GA – In the spirit of service, justice, and unity, community organizations, faith-based groups, civic organizations, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and other partners are invited to participate in the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Celebratory Parade that will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026. The...
Beloved Goodwill greeter retires after 28 years of kindness
He’s ending a 28-year career of kindness in style.
Woman’s body found inside burning home
An unidentified woman was found dead inside a burning, abandoned house on Glenwood Road on Saturday morning.
