Heads up, Atlanta drivers! The Georgia Department Of Transportation is shutting down I-285 again, so get ready to hide yo kids and hide ya wife because traffic is about to get real. Starting Friday, July 24, at 7:00 p.m., I-285 will be fully closed in both directions between South Atlanta Road and Paces Ferry Road. […]
ATL showed up and showed OUT for FIFA World Cup —fan attendance, viral moments, and the social media stats that broke records.
If you thought Atlanta was going to have FOMO because the FIFA World Cup Final isn’t being played here, think again. Mayor Andre Dickens has announced that the city will host a massive FIFA World Cup Final watch party at Piedmont Park on Sunday, July 19. According to the mayor, it’s expected to be the […]
If you’re planning to travel for the Fourth of July holiday, prepare for heavy traffic and crowded airports. A record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel during the 2026 Independence Day holiday period, according to AAA. Transportation data provider INRIX predicts the heaviest traffic congestion nationwide will begin Thursday, July 2, with holiday travel […]
PJ Morton sat down at the Girl Talk Table with host Jackie Paige to discuss his upcoming album, including its special release on Juneteenth. During the conversation, he also reflected on his journey as part of Young Money Records and his coming show in the Atl. Grab a chair and come sit down at the Girl Talk Table.
If you haven’t filled up your gas tank yet, today is the day to do it. Georgia’s temporary gas tax suspension is set to expire tonight at 11:59 p.m., and Governor Brian Kemp has announced he will not extend the tax relief any further. Beginning Wednesday, the state’s motor fuel tax will return, adding about […]
As Atlanta prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for the 2026 World Cup, many local restaurants are making changes to how customers are billed. Several restaurants across the city are increasing their automatic gratuity to 20 percent in anticipation of the large international crowds arriving when the tournament begins in Atlanta on June 15, 2026. […]
Has autocorrect made us worse at spelling? A new study is sparking conversation online after revealing the most commonly misspelled words across the country and some of the results may surprise you. According to a recent study from Unscramblerer.com, the most commonly misspelled word in Georgia in 2026 is “Chihuahua.” Other commonly misspelled words included:• […]
If you thought this past weekend’s major I-285 shutdown between MLK Drive and Cascade Road was stressful… unfortunately, that was just the beginning. According to GDOT, more lane closures and shutdowns are expected in the coming months as crews continue work on the massive I-285 reconstruction project. And here’s the part that has Atlanta drivers […]
Spelman College makes history as 7 students earn valedictorian, sharing inspiring advice for future Spelmanites.
Atlanta mourns loss of civic leaders who shaped sports, media, education, civil rights in the city.
I-285 closure update: GDOT cancels weekend closing to prioritize safety amid expected stormy weather conditions.
