Georgia Latino International Film Festival to honor Roberto Sanchez with Excellence in Filmmaking Award

MARTA launches new Breeze fare payment system on March 28

MARTA transitions to its new Breeze payment system starting March 28. Riders can use new tap-to-pay options or upgraded cards during the five-week transition period ending May 2.

Georgia Southern pays $250,000 settlement over LGBTQ+ rights dismissal

Georgia Southern University agreed to pay Gemma Skuraton $250,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging she was wrongfully terminated for opposing rollbacks to LGBTQ+ rights on campus.

Atlanta Black Pride Weekend returns Sept. 2-7

Atlanta Black Pride Weekend is scheduled to return to Atlanta from September 2 to 7, featuring a diverse lineup of community engagement events, empowerment programs, and the 14th Annual Pure Heat Community Festival.

Arrest made in fatal shooting at Sandy Springs apartment

The Sandy Springs Police Department announced the arrest of 17-year-old Christopher Castillo, who is charged in the August 28 killing of 25-year-old Williams Lopez Rodriguez.

Midtown Atlanta shelter launches new homeless prevention pilot

The Zaban Paradies Center at The Temple is piloting a new homeless prevention program under the Atlanta Rising initiative to provide stable housing and support services to 150 at-risk families in the Atlanta Public Schools district.