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New MARTA bus rapid transit to connect downtown Atlanta to Belt Line
15+ hour, 51+ min ago (350+ words) MARTA's new Rapid A-line launches this month to provide faster commutes through dedicated lanes and traffic light priority technology. ATLANTA - MARTA is launching its first-ever bus rapid transit line this month, promising a faster way to navigate Atlanta's traffic-heavy streets....
Atlanta faith leaders unveil 'manifesto' to curb teen violence
9+ hour, 42+ min ago (435+ words) Atlanta faith leaders and community partners proposed a 10-point "Violence Prevention Manifesto" at Piedmont Park to address rising youth gun violence through community intervention and policy advocacy. ATLANTA - Atlanta faith leaders and community partners gathered at Piedmont Park on Thursday…...
Jolene Jolene sports bar finds permanent Atlanta home
20+ hour, 19+ min ago (429+ words) Atlanta women's sports bar Jolene Jolene secured a permanent home after two years of local pop-ups. Good Day Atlanta's Kim Leoffler has their story." ATLANTA - After two years of pop-ups and a residency at Pullman Yards, Jolene Jolene, an Atlanta…...
Atlanta's airport may swap TSA for private screeners
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (480+ words) Atlanta City Council is considering a move to private security at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to prevent the massive traveler delays seen during federal government shutdowns. The move comes after unpaid TSA employees called in sick in unprecedented numbers, leaving the world's…...
Shooting investigation underway on Springside Place in SE Atlanta
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (121+ words) ATLANTA - Homicide detectives are on the scene of a reported shooting in southeast Atlanta as investigators work to determine what happened. The investigation is centered in the 2900 block of Springsdale Place, near Browns Mill Road. Officials were observed focusing their…...
Busy day expected for Atlanta airport as people travel for spring break
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (245+ words) It's expected to be a busy day at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with spring break travel underway for many. Many travelers are hoping not to encounter long lines that were very much an issue just a week or so ago....
Atlanta's 90th Dogwood Festival returns
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (64+ words) The Atlanta Dogwood festival returns to Piedmont Park for April 10-12 for its 90th year-running. The festival celebrates art, music, and community. This year the event will be ticketed with prices ranging from 5 dollars on Friday to 10 dollars on Saturday and Sunday....
Georgia lawmakers face final full day of 2026 legislative session
1+ week, 1+ day ago (245+ words) ATLANTA - Georgia lawmakers are preparing for the final day of the 2026 legislative session on Thursday as they work to finalize the state budget and major tax reform before the midnight deadline. The Georgia General Assembly is entering its final day…...
Work Source Georgia hosts March Madness Career Fair
1+ week, 2+ day ago (71+ words) Work Source Georgia is hosting a "March Madness Career Fair", on March 31, in Norcross to connect Gwinnett County employers with job seekers. The event specifically focuses on veterans and transitioning service members, offering a platform for local businesses to fill…...
Police: Atlanta flight bomb threat suspect had outstanding warrants
1+ week, 3+ day ago (439+ words) Authorities investigate a Frontier flight in Atlanta after a verbal bomb threat was allegedly made on March 29, 2026. (Credit: James Scuka) ATLANTA - The man accused of making a bomb threat on a Frontier Airlines flight that landed at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International…...