Tyler Perry donates $1.4 million to help Atlanta families facing food insecurity during government shutdown

Media mogul Tyler Perry is stepping in to help Atlanta residents facing food insecurity as the ongoing government shutdown threatens critical food assistance programs.

• Nov 7

Flights canceled at Atlanta airport as FAA begins reducing air traffic

Dozens of flights were cancelled at the Atlanta airport as airlines start to comply with the FAA's order to reduce air traffic.

• Nov 7

Strawberries, meth and mangos: Fruit stand drug bust in Georgia ends with two arrests

Deputies say a Paulding County fruit stand selling strawberries and mangos was secretly operating as a meth trafficking front.

• Nov 7

Georgia families get a sign of relief after judge orders full SNAP payments amid shutdown

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. government to fully fund SNAP benefits for Nov., providing relief for thousands of Georgia families who feared losing critical food assistance amid the ongoing government shutdown.

• Nov 10

Nonprofit bringing hurt Palestinian children to Georgia halted by new policies

The dramatic drop in refugees admitted to the United States is affecting Palestinian families trying to leave the Gaza Strip.

• Nov 6

Experts warn of common space heater mistakes that can turn deadly

As temperatures drop across metro Atlanta, hardware experts and fire officials are reminding families to check their space heaters, and avoid the common mistakes that can spark house fires or carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Nov 6

Atlanta-based organization helps aging LGBTQ women find community

Aging LGBTQ women can have a hard time with social isolation, a national nonprofit based in Atlanta is trying to help.

• Nov 6

Real Housewives of Atlanta star accused in federal lawsuit of stealing ex-husband's business

The ex-husband of RHOA's Kelli Ferrell is suing her and Rockdale County officials, alleging they used fraud and the courts to strip him of his restaurant and property.

• Nov 6

North Georgia bracing for possible 1st freeze of the season

Get ready to bundle up, because the first freeze of the season is on the way for North Georgia.

• Nov 6

Delta says it will minimize disruptions as FAA plans to cut flights at major airports

Airlines are working to reassure travelers as the FAA orders a 10% cut to flights nationwide due to staffing shortages.

• Nov 6

Gerardo "Tata" Martino returning to Atlanta United as head coach

Gerardo "Tata" Martino, the man who led Atlanta United to its MLS Cup, is coming back to be the team's head coach.

• Nov 6

Coca-Cola's first seasonal flavor in five years tastes like creamy vanilla, nostalgia and the holiday season

The Atlanta-based beverage giant launches Coca-Cola Holiday Creamy Vanilla — its first limited-time holiday flavor in five years.

• Nov 6

Parents at Dunbar Elementary push back on APS school closure plan

In a proposal outlined this week, district leaders say up to 16 schools could be closed or repurposed in the coming years to save money amid declining enrollment.

• Nov 5

Affordability tops the agenda at AJC's Georgia gubernatorial candidates forum

At a candidate forum hosted by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's podcast team Wednesday night, six of seven declared candidates for Georgia's top office gathered for a conversation about next year's race.

• Nov 5

These 40 airports will be impacted by the FAA's capacity cuts and flight cancellations

The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown will hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a list released by the agency.

• Nov 6

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