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Keisha Lance Bottoms names Tyler Perry co-chair of Georgia governor transition team

Georgia Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms has named Atlanta filmmaker Tyler Perry as one of 10 co-chairs of her transition team. Bottoms announced the team, called “Georgia’s Promise,” on...

Keisha Lance Bottoms makes history with Georgia governor win

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has won Georgia’s governor race, making history as the first Black woman elected governor in U.S. history. Bottoms, a Democrat, defeated Republican...

Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson face off in tight race for Georgia governor

Georgia voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to choose their next governor in a close race between Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, a former Atlanta mayor, and...

Rumi’s Kitchen at Avalon gets 73, C grade in health inspection

Rumi’s Kitchen at Avalon received a 73, or C, during a Sept. 10 health inspection that found several food safety violations.
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TSA launches new program allowing people without plane tickets through airport security

TSA has launched Gateside by TSA PreCheck, a new program allowing people without plane tickets through airport security at select U.S. airports.

Walmart to begin accepting Apple Pay and tap-to-pay at U.S. stores

Walmart is finally adding tap-to-pay to its stores after years of holding out on Apple Pay and other contactless payment options. Starting August 24, select Walmart and Sam’s...

Website lets drivers check if their license plate was searched in Flock system

A website is drawing attention for allowing people across the U.S. to check whether their license plate has been searched through Flock Safety’s system. The site, called “Have...

Atlanta hotel bookings lower than expected ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Hotel bookings in Atlanta are coming in lower than expected ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the city hosting eight matches, including a semifinal. An April...
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Costco opening new warehouse in Stone Mountain

Costco is opening a new warehouse in Stone Mountain, Georgia, as construction continues on the retailer's newest metro Atlanta location. The store is being built in the...

MARTA bus crashes into ditch in DeKalb County leaving 7 injured

A MARTA bus driver and six passengers were injured after a MARTA bus crashed into a ditch in DeKalb County on Thursday evening, according to MARTA police. The...