Dec 05 Watch 7:54 Candidates make final push in Georgia with critical Senate seat on the line By Laura Barrón-López, Tess Conciatori Georgians on Tuesday will decide the final uncalled race of the 2022 midterm elections. The runoff contest between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker comes after neither received a majority of the vote in November. Unlike last year,… Continue watching
Nov 21 Atlanta to pay $1 million settlement to family of Rayshard Brooks By Kate Brumback, Associated Press Attorneys for Brooks' family say they remain disappointed that the officers won't face charges but that the family is pleased to have reached a settlement. Continue reading
Nov 12 Watch 3:53 Why these students in Atlanta are studying sneaker design By Geoff Bennett, Maea Lenei Buhre, Kaisha Young From A-list celebrities to the average consumer, sneakers have become a symbol of self-expression and culture. In Atlanta, a new program at the Savannah College of Art and Design is helping students get their foot in the door of this… Continue watching
Sep 01 Major Atlanta hospital announces closure, drawing mayor’s ire By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press One of Atlanta's largest hospitals says it plans to shut down in two months after experiencing more than $100 million in losses over the past year. Continue reading
Aug 11 In Georgia election probe, Donald Trump hires Atlanta attorney famous for defending rappers By Kate Brumback, Associated Press Drew Findling's clients have included Cardi B, Migos and Gucci Mane, as well as comedian Katt Williams. His firm said in a statement Thursday that it is representing the former president along with two other attorneys. Continue reading
May 02 Trump election probe special grand jury selected in Atlanta By Kate Brumback, Associated Press A special grand jury was selected Monday for the investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia. Continue reading
Apr 11 How violence against Asian Americans has grown and how to stop it, according to activists By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang One year after the Atlanta spa shootings which killed eight people, including six Asian American women, Asian American communities continue to be on edge. Continue reading
Feb 17 Donald Glover’s ‘Atlanta’ to end with season 4 By Associated Press There won’t be a long wait for the fourth season of FX’s “Atlanta,” but it will be its last. The Emmy-winning series created by Donald Glover begins its third season in March. Continue reading
Sep 28 Atlanta spa-shooting suspect pleads not guilty in 4 killings By Kate Brumback, Associated Press A man already sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to fatally shooting four people at a massage business outside Atlanta pleaded not guilty to shooting four others on the same day at two spas inside the city. Continue reading
May 07 In surprise, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won’t seek a second term By Bill Barrow, Jeff Amy, Associated Press Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms confirmed Friday that she will not seek a second term, an election-year surprise that marks a sharp turnabout for the city's second Black woman executive. Continue reading