News for Metro Atlanta and Region

NOAA officials say they expect the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season will be less active than normal, largely because of the expected onset of El Nino conditions.

Avoid the busiest getaway windows when possible. Early mornings, later evenings or less popular travel days can make your Memorial Day weekend trip calmer.

Gas prices are elevated in metro Atlanta and around Georgia thanks to the conflict in the Middle East.

John Hagen Allen, a former Alpharetta police officer, was indicted in 2024 and pleaded guilty in February.

Flash flooding hit the Downtown Connector in downtown Atlanta. Areas near Freedom Parkway, Peachtree Street and the Pine Street exits were impacted by flooding.

The two projects — the redevelopment of South Downtown and “The Center,” the revamp of the former CNN Center — highlight downtown’s rapid change ahead of the World Cup.

Challenger Mo Ivory resigned from her Fulton Commission seat after just one year to run for the chairmanship.

After this year’s partial government shutdown prompted TSA call-outs, one Atlanta City Council member says it’s worth looking into privatizing security at the airport.

Georgia Supreme Court justices Sarah Hawkins Warren and Charlie Bethel defeated election challenges Tuesday from attorneys Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin in nonpartisan races.

Home Depot grew its sales in the first quarter even as consumers wrestle with elevated costs and broader uncertainty.