1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (74+ words) Atlanta Fire Rescue Department Station 16 firefighters received awards for rescuing eight people, including four children, from a Vine City fire. Crews used ground ladders to pull trapped residents from upper-floor balconies at the Magnolia Park Apartments. Atlanta Fire Rescue Department…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (253+ words) With a heat advisory in effect across metro Atlanta through Saturday, Dragon Con organizers are adding extra water stations and medical staff to protect thousands of attendees. ATLANTA - Tens of thousands of visitors are arriving in metro Atlanta for a…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (225+ words) Atlanta police are increasing security across the city as a packed Labor Day weekend brings thousands of visitors downtown for conventions, festivals, football and other events. Mayor Andre Dickens spoke about safety during Labor Day during a news conference on…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (126+ words) ATLANTA - Downtown Atlanta has transformed into a sea of superheroes, sci-fi characters and elaborate cosplay as Dragon Con celebrates its 40th anniversary this Labor Day weekend. The five-day pop... ATLANTA - Downtown Atlanta has transformed into a sea of superheroes, sci-fi characters…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (141+ words) Strong storms moved through metro Atlanta overnight, knocking down trees and power lines. ATLANTA - Strong storms swept through metro Atlanta overnight, leaving behind downed trees, damaged vehicles and fallen power lines. In northwest Atlanta, a large tree came down on…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (284+ words) The Independence Day travel rush is underway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where officials expect more than 4 million passengers to pass through the world's busiest airport during the holiday travel period. Kim Leoffler reporting. The travel window runs from Friday…...