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Neighbors say metro road is too dangerous, so the county got millions to fix it
People driving and walking on a busy corridor connecting Atlanta to Clayton County will notice more construction work aimed at enhancing safety. Clayton County leaders secured a multi-million dollar grant to improve safety for those who walk on Tara Blvd. “A lot of people have di...
Crunch time: Braves lead NL East by 4 games with 18 games remaining
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Braves split their four-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies, fumbling an opportunity to widen their lead in the NL East but maintaining a four-game advantage with 18 games remaining. Atlanta clinched the season series against Philade...
Atlanta-born Coco Gauff heading to US Open quarterfinals for first time since winning it all
Coco Gauff is back in the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time since winning the tournament three years ago. The No. 4 seed beat No. 14 Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 on Monday night for her 10th consecutive victory. She advanced to face fifth-seeded Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday. [DOWNL...
Atlanta Falcons name Tua Tagovailoa starting quarterback for Week 1
Atlanta Falcons name Tua Tagovailoa starting quarterback for Week 1 Atlanta Falcons And the Falcons’ starting QB for Week 1 is … Tua Tagovailoa thefalcoholic.com 'GMFB' reacts to Tua Tagovailoa named Falcons starting QB NFL.com...
Banking in the Round: Atlanta’s C&S Tower
In the late 1960s, Atlanta’s Citizens and Southern Bank left its longtime downtown headquarters for a striking new circular tower in Midtown. Designed by Atlanta architect Richard Aeck and inspired by a revolutionary Frank Lloyd Wright concept, the new C&S building was anything b...
Leukemia survivor creates metro Atlanta nonprofit for cancer patients
A cancer survivor is leveraging her strength training background to support children and families navigating pediatric cancer treatments.
Atlanta Dragon Con draws 75,000 attendees, raises $320K for charity
Dragon Con brought 75,000 pop culture fans to downtown Atlanta for its 40th anniversary celebration over Labor Day weekend.
Georgia-Pacific nixes plan for mixed-use redevelopment in downtown Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A plan to transform one of Atlanta’s most recognizable skyscrapers has been canceled. In 2024, Georgia-Pacific announced a project to turn its tower on Peachtree Street in downtown into a mixed-use development with apartments. PREVIOUS COVERAGE...
Braves shut out by Jesús Luzardo, Phillies as NL East lead shrinks to 4 games
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Jesús Luzardo struck out 12 and tossed two-hit ball in his first career shutout in 150 starts and Kyle Schwarber hit a solo homer in the eighth inning to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday. The Phi...
Thousands take part in Big Peach Sizzler races in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Big crowds came out Monday to take part in Atlanta’s Big Peach Sizzler races, a Labor Day tradition for 16 years. Organizers said around 2,000 people signed up to run the race through Buckhead. The annual 10K and 5K races typically raise more t...
Beltline light rail could carry 4 million riders per year
The vision for rail along the Atlanta Beltline is getting more specific. Channel 2 Action News reported when Atlanta Beltline officials released recommendations for a massive light-rail system. The Beltline said the project could cost an estimated $3.5 billion and stretch along m...
$100 million coming to Hartsfield-Jackson from US Dept. of Transportation grants
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is getting the largest of nearly 200 federal grants to airports across the United States. The Trump administration announced $481 million was being invested across the country to improve airport infrastructure. “From our regional h...
Man, 85, charged in killing of 81-year-old wife, Forsyth County deputies say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An 85-year-old man has been charged with murder in the death of his 81-year-old wife, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrived at a home on Collins Point Road on Sunday about 7:30 p.m. in response to a call about a domestic violenc...
Falcons name Tagovailoa starting QB over Michael Penix Jr
The Atlanta Falcons named Tua Tagovailoa their starting quarterback for Sunday’s season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, ending a summer competition with Michael Penix Jr. and handing the former University of Alabama star a chance to rebuild his career after a rocky final ...
Thousands sign up for Big Peach Sizzler race in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Big crowds came out Monday to take part in Atlanta’s Big Peach Sizzler race, a Labor Day tradition. Organizers said that about 2,000 people signed up to run the race. The 10K and 5K races, now in their 16th year, fund support for the cystic fib...
Big Peach Sizzler races take over Peachtree Road on Labor Day
Hundreds of runners got an early start to their Labor Day holiday Monday as the Big Peach Sizzler returned to the streets of metro Atlanta.
Falcons name Tua Tagovailoa starting quarterback
The Atlanta Falcons have named Tua Tagovailoa their starting quarterback for Sunday's season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Falcons name Tagovailoa as Week 1 starter
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Falcons will open the season with Tua Tagovailoa as the starting quarterback, the team announced Monday. The Falcons play the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 p.m. ET at Acrisure Stadium. Tagovailoa, who was signed in March , has been battl...
Beltline gives recommendations for $3.5 billion light rail plan
The Atlanta Beltline hosted a public meeting on Sept. 3 to present recommendations for a $3.5 billion light rail system around the 22-mile loop. Funded by the Federal Transit Administration, the three-and-a-half-year study consolidates years of prior work into a single plan for h...
Labor Day cool-down gives Atlanta a break from the heat
Labor Day will be noticeably cooler across metro Atlanta, with a high around 86 degrees and a few scattered showers possible.
Atlanta woman celebrates 105 years — and shares her secret
Katherine Brown celebrated her 105th birthday surrounded by family, friends and community leaders in Atlanta.
Timeline of Big Tigger and Alicia Brown's legal battles
A series of legal matters involving Atlanta radio personality Big Tigger and his estranged wife, 37-year-old Alicia Denise Brown, have developed over several months....
Labor Day gas prices reach all-time high in Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia drivers are seeing record-high Labor Day gas prices this year, driven by expensive crude oil and heavy holiday travel demand, according to AAA. Across the Peach State, the average price for gas is now $3.89, a 12-cent increase from last...
Big Tigger won't face charges in domestic violence case
The Fulton County District Attorney's Office has declined to prosecute Atlanta radio personality Darian "Big Tigger" Morgan over domestic violence allegations involving his estranged wife, Alicia Brown....
Acuña, Riley power Braves past Phillies 5-4 as Atlanta moves 5 games up over Philly in NL East
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a tying three-run homer, Austin Riley added a go-ahead RBI triple and the Braves used a late rally to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 Sunday, extending their lead in the NL East to five games. Acuña hit a 100.5-mph fastball off Phillies reliever Alex McF...