Atlanta Public Schools introduce confidential mental health text line

Atlanta Public Schools students helped launch "Talk It Out," a 24/7 confidential text line connecting middle and high schoolers directly with licensed mental health professionals.

• Oct 1

At Atlanta's airport, TSA workers brace for unpaid shifts as government shutdown begins

The U.S. government shut down after leaders in Washington failed to strike a deal, forcing hundreds of thousands of federal workers into uncertainty and leaving TSA employees at Atlanta's airport working without pay.

• Oct 1

"The Wire" actor rebuilding after tornado destroys Georgia home

Months after a tornado leveled their Henry County home, actor Tray Chaney and his family continue to rebuild and recover.

• Oct 1

"It's never too late to start over": Program helps women learn trades in Athens Jail

Inmates at Athens-Clarke County Jail learn hands-on construction skills through a unique program, gaining experience and hope for life after release.

• Oct 1

Georgia pharmacists prepare for drug price spike over new tariffs

The price of some brand-name medications could double when President Trump's import tax goes into effect.

• Sep 30

Tyrese Gibson cooperating with police after reported dog attack

The "Fast and the Furious" star is accused of letting his dogs run free, which lead to the death of a neighbor's spaniel.

• Sep 30

How would a government shutdown affect Georgia?

Tens of thousands of federal workers live in Georgia and could go without their paychecks during a government shutdown.

• Sep 30

Atlanta business owner fears higher H-1B visa costs may block American dream

Small and mid-sized businesses in Georgia and beyond are bracing for steep new visa fees.

• Sep 30

Georgia Supreme Court sides with Sapelo Island residents in zoning fight

The Georgia Supreme Court has given the residents of Sapelo Island a win in their fight over zoning changes.

• Sep 30

Atlanta food banks and families brace for possible government shutdown

Many in metro Atlanta are concerned about their access to the food banks they rely on if the government shuts down.

• Sep 30

Cumberland Mall shoplifting ends in high-speed chase through Cobb County traffic, 4 arrested

Police say four men were arrested after shoplifting at Cumberland Mall led to a reckless chase through rush-hour traffic in Cobb County.

• Sep 30

Cursive writing makes a comeback in Georgia schools

After a decade-long absence, cursive writing is returning to Georgia classrooms, teaching students practical handwriting skills.

• Sep 30

Seniors lose life savings in what officials call Georgia's largest Ponzi scheme

Several Georgia seniors and their families are facing financial ruin after losing retirement savings in a $140 million Ponzi scheme tied to First Liberty.

• Sep 30

Alternative school in DeKalb helps young parents and at-risk teens earn diplomas

With small class settings, flexible scheduling, and dedicated spaces for student parents, the academy is reshaping what finishing high school looks like for at-risk youth in DeKalb County.

• Sep 30

BEST Academy polo team opens new doors for students in Atlanta

Atlanta's Best Academy is home to the nation's first all-Black high school polo team, where students learn more than horsemanship; they gain confidence, connections, and opportunities that could shape their futures far beyond the field.

• Sep 30

Show More