Brother of Ex-Falcon Calais Campbell Charged in Mother's Atlanta Murder
A brother of Calais Campbell — the former Atlanta Falcon now with the Baltimore Ravens — has been charged in connection with their mother's murder in Atlanta.
July 2, 2026
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Atlanta Probes Possible Chemical Release After South River Fish Kill
Atlanta officials are investigating a possible chemical release into the South River after reports of a fish kill along the waterway. The cause remains under review.
July 1, 2026
Rick Jackson Says He'll Debate Keisha Lance Bottoms
Rick Jackson says he's ready to share a stage with former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, telling reporters, "Of course I'll debate."
June 29, 2026
Half a Million FIFA Fans Flooded Atlanta — and Crime Still Fell
Roughly 500,000 World Cup visitors descended on Atlanta — and contrary to many fears, the city's crime numbers dropped rather than spiked.
June 25, 2026
World Cup Buzz Reshapes Downtown Atlanta Ahead of 2026 Matches
As the world's biggest sporting event draws near, downtown Atlanta is being remade — and Georgia Tech researchers are tracking how the World Cup is reshaping the city's core.
June 12, 2026
Atlanta Small Businesses Near Mercedes-Benz Stadium Push for a Share of World Cup 2026 Boom
As the 2026 World Cup brings global crowds to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta's small businesses are pressing to make sure the windfall reaches their blocks — not just downtown's biggest players.
June 10, 2026
Atlanta to Host Eight 2026 FIFA World Cup Matches, Including a Semifinal
Atlanta will stage eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches — among them a coveted semifinal — putting the city on soccer's biggest global stage.
June 8, 2026
Southwest Atlanta Businesses Brace as Second Full I-285 Westside Closure Begins
A second full closure of I-285 on Atlanta's Westside has begun, and southwest-side business owners say the detours are already cutting into foot traffic and deliveries.
June 7, 2026
Trump Administration Opens Investigation Into MARTA After Fatal Stabbing
Federal officials say they are investigating Atlanta's transit system following a fatal stabbing — a move that arrives as the region debates how to expand and fund MARTA for the communities that depend on it most.
June 6, 2026
Woman Killed in Stabbing on MARTA Train at Oakland City Station; Suspect in Custody
A woman has died after being stabbed aboard a MARTA train at Oakland City station. MARTA Police have a suspect in custody as the investigation continues.
May 31, 2026
Atlanta Tops Nation in Eviction Filings as Legal Aid Steps In to Help Renters
Metro Atlanta now leads the country in the rate of eviction filings — and the Atlanta Legal Aid Society is working to keep residents in their homes.
May 29, 2026
Deadly Georgia State Patrol Chase in Atlanta Renews Pursuit Policy Debate
A fatal Georgia State Patrol pursuit in Atlanta has revived the long-running question of when officers should chase fleeing drivers — and when the danger of a high-speed chase outweighs the reason for it.
May 28, 2026
Flash Flood Risk Returns to Metro Atlanta as Heavy Rain, Storms Move In Tuesday
Metro Atlanta faces another round of flash flood risk Tuesday as waves of heavy rain and storms move across north Georgia, according to WSB-TV.
May 27, 2026
Georgia Senators Secure Millions in Federal Funding for Metro Atlanta Health Care Upgrades
Georgia's U.S. senators have secured millions in federal dollars aimed at upgrading health care infrastructure across metro Atlanta, according to reporting from 11Alive.
May 27, 2026
Fani Willis Vows Legal Challenge Against New Georgia Election Law
Fulton County DA Fani Willis plans to sue over Georgia legislation removing party labels from Atlanta-area elections.
May 16, 2026
Atlanta Housing Crisis Demands Transit-Focused Solutions for Equity
Atlanta housing advocates are working to address the metro area's affordability crisis, with transit access emerging as a key component for equitable solutions.
May 13, 2026
Two Hantavirus Patients Under Care at Emory Hospital in Atlanta
Emory Hospital in Atlanta is currently monitoring two patients in connection with a hantavirus outbreak, highlighting the city's role in handling infectious disease cases.
May 12, 2026
Atlanta's Hottest Zip Codes: Where Newcomers Are Choosing to Live
New data reveals which Atlanta neighborhoods are attracting the most new residents, highlighting shifting demographic patterns across the metro area.
May 11, 2026
Rep. McCormick Holds Calmer Town Hall After Previous Heated Exchanges
U.S. Representative Rich McCormick conducted a more subdued town hall meeting with constituents, marking a contrast to previous more contentious public forums.
May 10, 2026
Habitat for Humanity Returns to Southwest Atlanta for Major Housing Build
Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and the Carter Work Project are building dozens of affordable homes in southwest Atlanta, bringing renewed hope to the community.
May 5, 2026