1+ day, 3+ 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…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (66+ words) FOX 5 Atlanta President Donald Trump officially signed a proclamation designating February 22 as "National Angel Family Day" to honor those killed or harmed by undocumented immigrants. The date commemorates the 2024 anniversary of the death of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. The…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (124+ words) The most iconic prize in international sports has arrived in the A. The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour makes its long-awaited stop in Atlanta, giving local fans a rare chance to see the original solid-gold trophy in person before the tournament…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (272+ words) ATLANTA - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is ramping up human trafficking prevention efforts as the city prepares to host hundreds of thousands of global visitors for the World Cup this summer. Airport leaders and advocates say the world's busiest airport serves…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (335+ words) Atlanta city leaders and youth organizers gathered to discuss prevention measures and seek solutions for youth violence during a community meeting this week. ATLANTA - Atlanta city officials and community members met Wednesday to discuss prevention measures following a string of…...