ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Global music icon Tonino Baliardo and the Gipsy Kings are stopping in Atlanta as part of their international “Historia” tour. Baliardo, the original founder and lead composer of the band behind massive hits like “Bamboleo” and “Djobi Djoba,” stopped by A...
Midtown Atlanta’s newest greenspace could be open to the public and hosting events as early as September. According to an update from Midtown Alliance , improvements at the 98 14th Street property include installation of a storm drainage system and regrading and leveling the site...
Demarius (right) practices martial arts style, 52 Blocks, with Coach ATL, one of the lead instructors with 52 Blocks AOD, during The Courage Project at Piedmont Park (photo by Gabi Hart) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/saportareport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-2.jpe...
Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce briefly broke his silence about his wedding to pop superstar Taylor Swift, speaking to reporters during the Chiefs’ training camp. Read more trending news “The wedding was the best night of my life,” Kelce said Wednesday during a news conference...
A man armed with a handgun was disarmed by deputies in the parking lot of Brightmoor Nursing Home on Georgia Highway 16 West.
The last Ridglan Farms beagles left the Wisconsin facility on Wednesday, marking an end to a years-long animal rights campaign and legal battle.
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A group of Gwinnett County residents protested outside the courthouse Wednesday, calling for answers about the sale of property next to a historic cemetery and a privacy fence they say may have been built over unmarked graves. The protest...
Atlanta Black Restaurant Week is celebrating the city’s diverse Black-owned restaurants. One restaurant owner told Channel 2’s Lori Wilson that she is grateful for the campaign, which shines a spotlight on businesses at a time when staying in business is not easy. At Dave’s Sport...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The battle for Georgia’s crucial U.S. Senate seat reached new ideological divides this week. On Wednesday, the publisher of a leading metro Atlanta Jewish community news outlet openly challenged Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff’s commitment to I...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Good is everywhere, and this month, it’s starting with a simple way we can all give back! Vystar Credit Union is kicking off the fifth year of its Good is Everywhere campaign with the good starts here food drive, bringing communities together to help put...
(Gray News) - A climber known for setting speed-climbing records, including one on Yosemite’s El Capitan, has died, according to several reports. Jacob Whisenant, 30, died during a “climbing-related incident” in the Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Wilderness on Aug. 2, according to...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Piedmont Park will transform into an open-air gallery this weekend as the 17th annual Piedmont Park Arts Festival returns. The two-day event brings more than 200 painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, and craftspeople from across the country to Mi...
The family of a 2-year-old boy who was found dead in the woods issued its first statement on Wednesday morning. Messiah Harris, who was about about to turn three in a few weeks, was found dead in the woods near the apartment complex on Ridge Run on Friday. Officials have not rele...
PEGRAM, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A 3-year-old boy who went missing Tuesday afternoon has been found dead, according to authorities in Tennessee. The 3-year-old boy was reported missing from a home on Navaho Trail in Pegram around 1 p.m. after an adult woke up from a nap and was...
Fulton County health officials detected West Nile Virus in mosquitoes collected near Old National Park in South Fulton.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — All outdoor activities at a Fulton County park have been suspended after mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus, according to officials. The mosquitoes with West Nile virus were found at Old National Park in South Fulton. The suspension...
KENNER, La. ( WVUE /Gray News) - A Louisiana resident says a quiet weekend walk along the lakefront in Kenner quickly turned into a tragic event. Jessica Reynolds was walking Saturday morning with her 6-year-old pit bull, Brownie, on a trail near a pumping station in the Laketown...
BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A shooting involving a Bartow County deputy Tuesday morning began at a McDonald’s drive-thru and ended in an adjacent motel parking lot, according to the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office. The deputy wasn’t injured, while the suspect, 31-yea...
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Gray News) - Officials say 72 people suffered heat-related illness and seven were hospitalized at a festival in Colorado. A heat advisory was in effect during the Tacos and Tequilas Festival, which was held at UCHealth Park in Colorado Springs beginning a...
Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative (SnapCo.), a Black trans-led organization building safety and political power for Black and brown trans people in Atlanta, is raising money to build a permanent home for the organization. SnapCo. celebrated 13 years with the Forever Paradise...
A Maine lifeguard with more than five decades of experience said he had a frightening encounter with a great white shark at the beach over the weekend. Read more trending news Greg Wilfert, the park manager of Scarborough Beach State Park in Maine, said he was operating a rescue ...
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta roll out Licensed to Lead campaign 11Alive.com
The 11 p.m. concert curfew at Chastain Park’s amphitheater? Not ironclad! AJC.com
Shake Shack said a viral TikTok video that stirred up controversy over alleged surcharges for customers who did not tip was due to a technology glitch. Read more trending news The clarification by the fast-food restaurant chain comes after a TikTok video sparked online backlash o...
The former president of the ATL Airport District believes the state’s response to College Park could have implications for destination marketing organizations across Georgia. (Photo courtesy of Facebook.com/ATLairport.) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/saportareport.com/wp-co...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Nestled in Glenwood Park, Gunshow serves up a unique and innovative dining experience. Chef Cody Chassar said local ingredients are the inspiration behind the Gunshow’s hyper-seasonal rotating menu. Chefs work closely with the restaurant’s beverage direc...
Sandy Springs officials are encouraging community members to attend one of two upcoming meetings to share their thoughts on the city’s comprehensive plan update, coined “ The Next Chapter .” The first session is on Monday, Aug. 17, from 6-8 p.m. in southeast Sandy Springs’ High P...
The Troup County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what they say was a shooting at a large gathering. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were called out to Woodstream Trail around 12:33 a.m. on Sunday after getting reports of gunshots in the area. As deputies went to the...
A Georgia man who moved to New York City says he ended up with a bunch of unexpected guests outside his home because the house has the same address used for Peter Parker and Aunt May’s home in the Spider-Man comics. Jack Shi bought the home three years ago after moving from Georg...
King Harris, the son of rapper T.I. and Tameka “Tiny” Harris, was hurt last Friday after being pinned between two vehicles while giving his younger brother a parking lesson, according to a social media account. The 21-year-old was seen on video using a leg brace and a crutch foll...
Jun 16, 2026; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Zachariah Branch (17) in action on the field during Minicamp. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper...
Atlanta Falcons training camp 2026: Day 9 news, notes, injuries, and updates The Falcoholic
Atlanta Hawks All-Star Jalen Johnson hosts first youth camp in Suwanee Gwinnett Daily Post
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the nonprofit sister organization to the largest LGBTQ human rights lobbying and advocacy organization in the U.S., along with law firms Correia & Puth and Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll, filed a class action lawsuit against the government as ...
After three straight seasons with eight or more wins, North Atlanta took a step back last season with a 5-5 record and its first year without a playoff appearance since 2021. The Warriors began their 2025 campaign by putting up a great fight against defending state champion Hebro...
Holy Spirit Prep finished the 2025 season with a 2-7 record after going 5-5 and 11-2 across the previous two seasons, respectively. The team’s 2025 campaign featured some tough losses, including a 50-49 defeat to the Augusta Eagles, but the team ended the season on a two-game win...
MORGANTON, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A man and woman are accused of killing a couple over an inheritance after remains were found last month off a North Carolina nature trail. On July 25, deputies charged Jamar Propst and Tosha Lewis with two counts of first-degree murder and two...
The Chastain Park Conservancy is preparing for a major expansion after years of community feedback showed visitors wanted more places to relax and enjoy nature....
When looking through Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s filmography – from “Cure,” to “Serpent’s Path,” to “Chime” – there’s a prevailing interest in humanity’s capacity for violence. These films operate in a space of almost clinical remove from the warmer aspects of humanity, the detached natur...
A man accused of robbing 10 metro Atlanta businesses at gunpoint and in different disguises is facing federal charges. Tracy Daryl Mingo, 33, of College Park appeared in federal court on Thursday to face 20 counts of robbery, attempted robbery and gun charges. Federal prosecutors...
The man behind an alleged e-commerce scheme that targeted former NFL players was found dead. ABC reported that Mohamed Coulibaly, 24, was found dead in the pool of a New Jersey home on July 31. His body was found during a welfare check after his family became concerned about his ...
A massive data center project near South Lee Road and lower Woosley Road in Hampton is sparking destruction fears for a nearby historic Black cemetery....
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A New York deli on Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta failed a health inspection on July 29. New York Deli & Bagel Café scored 58 points and a U for unsatisfactory on a routine health inspection. The report says food was on the floor in the freez...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An Atlanta-area man dubbed by law enforcement as a “master of disguise” was arraigned Thursday on charges related to a months-long armed robbery spree. Tracy Daryl Mingo, 33, of College Park, is accused of robbing 10 local businesses and their ...
Peachtree Corners will host Atlanta Tech Week’s kick-off event this Sunday, Aug. 9, to open a week of innovation and collaboration across metro Atlanta. Both Atlanta Tech Park and Curiosity Lab will serve as official venue partners, hosting a welcome brunch, tours, and speaker pa...
Road trip Thursday, Aug. 6 — Looking for a road trip this weekend? The World’s Longest Yard Sale, a 690-mile bargain-hunting trek across six states, kicks off today and runs through Sunday, briefly crossing into northwest Georgia along the Lookout Mountain Parkway. Mostly sunny a...
Samirya Richie, 19, survived being shot five times outside the Park at 500 apartment complex in DeKalb County.
CHASKA, Minn. ( KBJR /Gray News) - Mike Lindell announced he is stepping down as CEO of MyPillow to focus on his campaign for Minnesota governor. Lindell made the announcement on Tuesday, stating that he has also reduced his ownership stake to a minority interest while remaining ...
DUNWOODY, Ga. (ATL Live) - National Oyster Day arrives on Wednesday, August 5, bringing coastal dining and exclusive deals to the Metro Atlanta area. The Hampton Social in Dunwoody is preparing for an all-day celebration highlighting fresh seafood, signature pairings, and an acce...
The Atlanta Falcons confirmed on Wednesday that edge rusher Jalon Walker will miss the 2026 season. The team’s medical staff carted Walker off the field during Tuesday’s training camp session with an apparent leg injury. A MRI confirmed that Walker suffered a torn ACL, according ...
I was very happy to see Atlanta’s many successes as a FIFA World Cup Host City, capped by the semi-final match between Great Britain and Argentina at “Atlanta Stadium” (Mercedes-Benz Stadium). Big winners include Atlanta’s downtown, as well as the City of Decatur, and Centennial ...
What started off as a milestone day for the Atlanta Falcons ended on a sour note with a key player injured during training camp on Tuesday. Jalon Walker, the second-year defensive edge out of the University of Georgia, went down with a leg injury. He had to be carted off the fiel...
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Ansley Park is a step closer to establishing a historic district for a single street, setting a new precedent in Atlanta zoning. As neighbors continue to argue over restrictions that establishing a historic district may bring – and a fear of property devaluation – the movement ha...
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POPLARVILLE, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) — A Mississippi man was convicted Thursday on one count of touching a child for lustful purposes and f…
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A Loganville tax preparer faces a 54-count federal indictment after allegedly defrauding dozens of self-employed truck drivers out of estima…
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Gainesville man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly broke into an apartment and assaulted a teen…
A new partnership in metro Atlanta is working to solve unsolved murders. The task force solved six so far this year, with about 20 left. Cha…
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
LaGrange police arrested a man on Wednesday following an investigation into a series of business burglaries across the city.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The MARTA Board of Directors has chosen the new leader of the transit agency. On Thursday, the board sel…
Residents in a northeast Atlanta neighborhood are raising alarms after a string of fires at homeless encampments have stirred memories of th…
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