2+ week, 4+ day ago  (637+ words) Herrera, who works two jobs at Atlanta's airport, never imagined he would own a home at the age of 27. "It's special. It's magical," he said. In May, nearly 1, 000 volunteers with Habitat for Humanity will complete Herrera's new home and 23 other…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (857+ words) Wildfires burning across the southeastern U. S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing school closings. Officials warn that low humidity and winds will keep the fire danger elevated. Firefighters in Florida are battling 131 wildfires…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (484+ words) A man charged in a string of shootings near Atlanta that left three people dead, including a Department of Homeland Security employee who was walking her dog, died in jail Tuesday night, authorities said. Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, was found unresponsive…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (351+ words) The Nationals scored three runs before Atlanta starter Reynaldo L'pez (1-1) retired a hitter, and the right-hander was done two batters into the second. Foster Griffin (3-0) allowed three runs and five hits in six innings. Curtis Mead also homered for Washington,…...

1+ mon, 10+ hour ago  (325+ words) Atlanta Hawks (46-36, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (53-29, third in the Eastern Conference) New York; Monday, 8 p. m. EDT LINE: Knicks -5. 5; over/under is 216. 5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Knicks lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The New York Knicks host the…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (659+ words) Authorities have not offered a potential motive for Monday morning's attacks. Among the victims was an auditor for the Department of Homeland Security who was walking her dog near the suspect's home. The suspect in the shootings, Olaolukitan Adon Abel,…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (593+ words) U. K. -native Olaolukitan Adon Abel, whose name appears in different variations in court and government records, is accused of killing two women, including a Department of Homeland Security employee, and critically injuring a man. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin called the…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (333+ words) Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley and Matt Olson went deep for the first-place Braves, who took two of three from Miami for their fifth series win. They split their other series, a four-game set at Arizona. Considered the weak link in…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1754+ words) Atlanta travelers voice urgency on news there could be a fix in sight to long airport lines, now that the Senate has approved funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security. (AP Video: Emilie Megnien) Atlanta airport travelers voice frustration…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (225+ words) Culebro has served as president of Tigres UANL, overseeing sporting and business operations for the men's and women's programs in Mexico for the past five years. He also has served as chief operating officer of the Mexican Football Operation. In…...