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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Atlanta is set to welcome a new holiday weekend tradition as longtime athletic rivals Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University meet for the inaugural ATL Labor Day Classic . The event elevates a storied football matchup that dates back to 1900 into...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Douglas County inmate escaped from a work detail Thursday morning, according to the sheriff’s office. Around 9:30 a.m., Isaac Kindle reportedly left the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office car wash, where he was assigned, in a sedan driven by a w...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An Atlanta man who pleaded guilty to importing hundreds of pounds of cocaine hidden in fruits and electronics has been sentenced to federal prison. Carlos Salazar-Garcia, 37, pleaded guilty to possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, c...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Thursday night marks the last 8 p.m. or later sunset Atlanta will experience for seven months. The city won’t see the sun set that late again until April 4, 2027. It’s all thanks to the tilt of Earth’s axis. As we move deeper into the fall and ...
A grand jury indicted 15-year-old Kroy Biermann Jr., the son of former Atlanta Falcons player Kroy Biermann and former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak, on seven felony counts Thursday following an alleged sexual assault in Alpharetta....
Kroy Biermann Jr., the 15-year-old son of former Atlanta Falcons player Kroy Biermann and former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak, is facing several felony charges following an incident in Alpharetta....
Downtown Atlanta has transformed into a sea of superheroes, sci-fi characters and elaborate cosplay as Dragon Con celebrates its 40th anniversary this Labor Day weekend....
A DeKalb County inmate required medical care following a fight at the county jail in August, according to officials.
The City of Decatur announced over the summer that while the FIFA World Cup was in the metro Atlanta region, they would test pilot a new e-bike partnership program with Lime. On Friday, the results of that program were revealed, showing that hundreds of people had used Lime e-bik...
A metro Atlanta resident won more than half-a-million dollars with a lucky Fantasy 5 drawing. The Georgia Lottery announced the $530,893 win on Thursday. The lottery said the player from McDonough pulled the lucky ticket while playing on the Georgia Lottery mobile app on Wednesda...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — September is Gynecologic & Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, and on this week’s episode of Aging Better, a local doctor who specializes in treating these diseases joined the conversation. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 21,000...
Golden Globe winner Regina Taylor is slated to close out the Atlanta Black Theatre Festival at Spelman College on Sept. 5 The festival, which runs from Sept. 3-5, will feature a plethora of theatrical work , including Taylor’s show “Exhibit.” Written and performed by Taylor, “Exh...
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines announced Wednesday that it would match contributions for Trump Accounts of its employees’ children. Delta was the second airline to make an announcement, in as many days, after American Airlines announced it would match the $1,000 contributions from...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets kick off their season tonight against the Colorado Buffaloes in Atlanta. The Georgia Bulldogs open the season Saturday against the Tennessee State Tigers at Sanford Stadium. Both games are taking place on hot , b...
One of Atlanta Black Pride Weekend’s favorite traditions returns for its 20th year. The Poetry Slam and R&B Brunch will be held on Sunday, Sept. 6, at the Starling Midtown. This year’s brunch will be hosted by three-time Grammy-nominated spoken word artist Queen Sheba , and 10 po...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Hot conditions continue across north Georgia today with heat index values near 100 degrees, and potentially reaching 105 degrees in areas under a heat advisory. The heat advisory is in effect again for northwest Georgia until 8 p.m. The advisor...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Everyday costs remain high as we head into Labor Day weekend, leaving some people with tough financial decisions to make. “I’ll be honest its hard,” said David Kirton, who lives in Lawrenceville. “I’m not gonna lie, it’s out the roof,” said Moe...
Two men have been sentenced to prison for trafficking four girls in 2019. Prosecutors say four girls ran away from a children’s residential facility in Bowdon in March 2019. That’s when they ran into Jeffery Cook, now 57. Cook offered to drive the girls to one of their sister’s h...
Atlanta residents who say city operations damaged their homes face steep odds when seeking compensation from the city, according to records obtained by Channel 2 Action News Investigates . An analysis of city records found that of the 575 home damage claims filed with Atlanta sin...
Last week, Channel 2 Action News told you about a measles outbreak at a metro Atlanta childcare center . Pediatricians say ever since, they’ve been fielding a slew of calls from parents about protecting their kids. At Dr. Pip Spandorfer’s Focus Pediatrics office, they’re taking p...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Gilmer County man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexual exploitation of children, the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office said. Ronald Richardson, 49, was found guilty of 118 counts of sexual exploitation of children. Richardson...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Residents of an Atlanta high-rise say they have been without air conditioning for two weeks, with temperatures inside some apartments reaching 94 degrees or higher. Marcia Jones, who lives at Bethel Towers, said one box fan is not enough to kee...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to running a drug ring from a Georgia state prison, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia said. Ismael Guerrero-Moya, 51, ran a methamphetamine traffi...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — In the season two premiere of ‘Jackets All Access,’ we turn our attention from the baseball diamond to the football field. Tech’s season will begin with a rare Thursday night home game against Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes. Tech beat...
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An investigation into a multi-state animal rescue organization operating out of residential properties in Georgia and Tennessee has uncovered allegations of severe neglect, with animals found dead and dozens more living in filthy, hazard...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Prosecutors said a third suspect in a Carroll County human trafficking and child exploitation case has been convicted on multiple charges. Jeffery Earl Cook, 57, was convicted Wednesday, Aug. 26, on two counts of trafficking of persons for sexu...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) -When the air conditioning or heat goes out, renters should first check their lease and quickly notify their landlord or property manager. Georgia’s Safe at Home Act does not require every landlord to install air conditioning, but it does require...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Men, we’ve got to talk skincare! Because taking care of your skin isn’t just a woman’s game, and you don’t need a bathroom counter full of products to get started! On this Wellness Wednesday, ATL Live is making men’s grooming simple, practical, and maybe...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A powerful production examining the complexities of legacy and faith is now playing in Atlanta. The play ’Purpose ’ follows the Jasper family, a prominent pillar of political and religious influence, as they gather for a long-overdue reunion. The careful...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - If you’re looking for a little friendly competition, Swing ATL is a must-visit in Fairburn. They’ve got a mini-golf course where you can grab your club, pick your team and see who’s got the best putt! If you’re in the Fairburn area, Grayson and Langston ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Right now, an Atlanta-based artist is getting worldwide attention. Brett Ryder was just recognized as Entertainer of the Year by the International Singer Songwriters Association . He’s currently a finalist in the global music competition, Hard Rock Risin...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A fall-favorite activity returns to North Georgia! The U-Pick apple season is now underway at one of the area’s most popular orchards - BJ Reece Orchards ! ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News Fir...
September is starting with a blast of midsummer heat across metro Atlanta, with temperatures expected to flirt with records over the next several days....
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A massive multiagency death investigation is underway in Meriwether County early Wednesday. Dozens of deputies, officers and agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) converged on an area around a hotel in Warm Springs, which is abo...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A dangerous heat situation is unfolding across north Georgia as a heat advisory takes effect for northwest portions of the region this afternoon, with near-record temperatures expected in Atlanta. A heat advisory is in effect for northwest Geor...
One person was taken to the hospital after an overnight shooting at a home in northwest Atlanta.
DeKalb County will resume construction on the West College Avenue water main replacement project in Decatur on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expects 2.3 million passengers during the Labor Day travel period, marking a 1% increase over last year....
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Hancock Memorial Hospital closed in 2001. Twenty-five years later, a healthcare CEO who grew up here says new federal money alone won’t fix what rural Georgia lost. Faris Flournoy, CEO of Flournoy Health Systems, grew up in Hancock County. He r...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta’s historic Fox Theatre has opened a new backstage content studio to preserve the city’s artistic stories. The studio, built inside an old rehearsal space, gives the Fox a permanent place to record interviews, podcasts and videos with ar...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Afternoon highs were above 90 degrees for almost 80% of the month of August. The average high temperature for the month of August in Atlanta checked in just over 92 degrees, at 92.3 degrees. Almost 80% of days saw highs above 90 degrees, with 7...
