Atlanta nonprofit helps first-time homebuyers break barriers

After years of renting, Atlanta single mom Tammera Beach became a homeowner through NACA — a nonprofit that helps families buy homes with no down payment, no closing costs, and no credit check.

• Oct 29

Atlanta's Jamaican community mobilizes to send aid after Hurricane Melissa

Atlanta's Jamaican community is coming together after Hurricane Melissa hit back home — with Irie Mon Café and the Jamaican Consulate hosting a donation drive and town hall this Saturday to support families in need.

• Oct 29

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church steps up to fill aid gap

One of Atlanta's largest churches is supporting families who may lose access to SNAP benefits on Saturday due to the ongoing government shutdown.

• Oct 30

Bond denied for man accused of planning shooting at the Atlanta airport

The Georgia man accused of planning a shooting at the Atlanta airport will remain in custody after a judge denied him bond on Wednesday.

• Oct 29

Ludacris to receive Legacy Award at Creative Industry Connect in Atlanta

Grammy-winning rapper and actor Ludacris will receive the Legacy Award at Creative Industry Connect, part of Games Week Georgia.

• Oct 29

Judge rules man accused of murdering Cobb couple can stand trial

Matthew Lanz is accused of murdering Timothy Justin Hicks and Amber Hicks in their home and leaving their son alone for 12 hours.

• Oct 29

Arthur Blank's foundation donates $2.5M for Hurricane Melissa relief

Arthur M. Blank's foundation is donating $2.5 million to help the Caribbean recover from the devastation of Hurricane Melissa.

• Oct 29

APS unveils final plan to close, merge and modernize schools across city

Atlanta Public Schools has released its final plan for a massive restructuring that could reshape neighborhoods across the city.

• Oct 29

What you need to know about the 2025 Atlanta mayor and City Council races

From early voting locations to what's on the ballot, here's everything you need to know before you go vote in Atlanta's 2025 election.

• Oct 29

Georgia day care fire ruled arson; investigators seek suspect caught on camera

Investigators with the State Fire Marshal's Office and Rockdale County Fire Rescue are asking the public to help identify the suspect accused of intentionally starting a fire at a Georgia day care.

• Oct 29

Loan keeps 3 major Georgia Head Start programs afloat during shutdown

An emergency loan is keeping three of Georgia's largest Head Start programs running for at least a month during the shutdown stalemate.

• Oct 28

"Part of that statistic": Black women face rising unemployment

After surviving breast cancer and sending out nearly 800 job applications, Fairburn resident Shana Pinnock Glover is still searching for work — a struggle shared by thousands of Black women amid a growing unemployment crisis.

• Oct 29

Women's Resource Center helps metro Atlanta families rebuild after escaping domestic violence

A DeKalb County organization is working to help domestic violence survivors regain safety, stability, and confidence after experiencing abuse at home.

• Oct 28

Daddy Stroller Social Club helps Atlanta fathers and kids connect

Every month, the men who make up Atlanta's Daddy Stroller Social Club come together to turn a walk into a space for healing.

• Oct 28

Georgians pray for Jamaican loved ones sheltering from Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa is continuing its deadly path across Jamaica, and families in metro Atlanta are praying their loved ones stay safe.

• Oct 28

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