3+ day, 9+ min ago  (1489+ words) Gamers, anime fans and cosplayers are gathering this week for Atlanta's geekiest event. Momo Con started on a college campus, but now tens of thousands of enthusiasts flock to the convention to find community and celebrate the colourful world of…...

1+ week, 23+ hour ago  (1168+ words) Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare billionaire Rick Jackson advanced to the runoff in the Republican primary for governor of Georgia, extending their bruising and expensive campaign battle. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms clinched the Democratic nomination on Tuesday....

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (280+ words) Mercedes-Benz Stadium, renamed Atlanta Stadium in accordance with FIFA regulations, will host eight matches, starting with group-stage matches in mid-June and ending with a semifinal match on July 15. Piedmont Park is known as the "Central Park of the South." Located…...

3+ week, 6+ 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…...

1+ mon, 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…...

1+ mon, 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…...

1+ mon, 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, 1+ week 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+ week 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, 1+ week 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…...