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Atlanta's vibrant hookah scene offers diverse lounges with unique vibes, flavors, and experiences for all moods.

MARTA announces a name change for a major Downtown Atlanta station in time for the FIFA World Cup to enhance rider experience. https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/05/09/marta-renaming-busy-station-downtown-atlanta-time-fifa-world-cup

Discover Atlanta's top holiday light displays, from botanical gardens to drive-thru extravaganzas, for magical family memories.

Rap icons Outkast will be celebrated Wednesday night as the Atlanta Hawks take on the Los Angeles Clippers at State Farm Arena.

Starting on Feb. 1, the Transportation Security Administration will charge a $45 fee for passengers without a REAL ID, who will have to go through additional identity verification at security checkpoints. The fee is meant to cover the costs of the new system, including technology and administrative expenses. The new process is optional and does […]

HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health challenge in the United States, with over 39,000 new diagnoses reported in 2023. The South, including Georgia, continues to bear the brunt of the epidemic, accounting for 51% of all new cases. Metro Atlanta, in particular, has one of the highest rates of HIV in the country, with African […]

Free Festive MARTA bus rides are underway around the Atlanta Metro area. https://itsmarta.com/holidayevents.aspx

A gas explosion ripped through a vacant, under-renovation building at the Northside Plaza apartments Tuesday night, injuring one man and forcing about 40 nearby residents out of their homes. Fire crews arrived to find heavy damage and confirmed it was a gas-related blast, though the exact cause is still being investigated. The injured man was […]

AAA expects over 80 million people to travel for Thanksgiving this year with over 70 million getting to their Thanksgiving destinations by car. They also expect about 6 million travelers to fly; if any of them decide to drive instead you know what that means for an already busy look at holiday traffic. The FAA ended […]

A gas explosion near Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta injured one person, displaced 40 residents, and left a vacant building heavily damaged.

Atlanta City Council narrowly voted against a proposal to ban new short-term rentals in Buckhead, citing strong opposition.

MegaFaith Center in College Park is hosting a gas giveaway this weekend to provide struggling families with free gas.