MacKenzie Scott gives Atlanta's Spelman College $38-million gift
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has given Atlanta's Spelman College an unrestricted $38-million gift.
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Judge rules Atlanta polls will be open until 8 p.m. on Election Day
A judge has allowed Atlanta voters to get an additional hour on Election Day, but the voting will only be limited to local races
Suspect killed by car while trying to run across I-75, officials say
A chase in Clayton County ended with a deadly turn after officials say a man was killed while trying to run across Interstate 75.
Butts County mourning death of student: "A devastating loss"
The Butts County School System is mourning the loss of a Henderson Middle School student who died over the weekend.
Arthur M. Blank Foundation helps train the next generation of Georgia high school referees
A new partnership between the Arthur M. Blank Foundation and GHSA aims to tackle the statewide shortage of officials.
DreamHack Atlanta 2025 brings thousands of gamers to Georgia
The world's top gamers have arrived in Atlanta for DreamHack 2025, a three-day esports festival featuring tournaments, virtual reality experiences, and over $6 million in prizes.
Flights resume after Hurricane Melissa damage in Jamaica
After Hurricane Melissa battered Jamaica, airports across the island are struggling to return to full capacity, leaving travelers facing hours-long delays and canceled flights
Hairstylist survives breast cancer, empowers others through wig making
Henry County resident Tameshia Effinger is a hairstylist and breast cancer survivor who's starting a new chapter as she reaches her final breast cancer treatment at Piedmont Cancer Institute. Through her work, she's hoping to empower other survivors.
Metro Atlanta man bets on himself with roadside service business
When Don Thomas was injured working a warehouse job, he put his faith in himself to start his own business.
Organizations step in to fill need while SNAP payments remain in limbo
Community members across metro Atlanta are stepping up to help people dealing with food insecurity while SNAP payments remain in limbo.