"That's just crazy," Cincinnati fan Caleb Lloyd said Monday night after he ended up snagging two home run balls from consecutive batters during the Reds' 4-1 win over the visiting Atlanta Braves. read more »
METRO ATLANTA UNEMPLOYMENT State labor officials say the preliminary unemployment rate in metro Atlanta dropped to 8.7 percent in March. The new jobless rate was announced early Thursday morning by the Georgia Department of Labor. Metro Atlanta's unemp... »
The Atlanta Falcons have changed their mind and want to build a new retractable-roof stadium that would result in the demolition of the Georgia Dome. The Falcons and the Georgia World Congress Center Authority revealed Wednesday that they are negotiati... »
Animal keepers at Zoo Atlanta have trained orangutans to sit still long enough for them to get ultrasounds of their hearts. It’s part of the national “Great Ape Project” based in Atlanta. Researchers hope to find out why heart problems are the number o... »
Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss addressed the Atlanta Press Club Monday. He says repairing Medicade, Medicare and Social security will not be enough to get the deficit to level off. The solution, Chabliss says, is in terms of tax reform, but with much ... »
Animal keepers at Zoo Atlanta have trained orangutans to sit still long enough for them to get ultrasounds of their hearts. It’s part of the national “Great Ape Project” based in Atlanta. Researchers hope to find out why heart problems are the number o... »
The Palisades Power Plant, one of Van Buren County's biggest employers, has one of the worst safety records in the country. After five unplanned shutdowns in 2011, the plant is now trying to prove to federal regulators that it's up to their standards. ... »
Starbucks Corp. says it will stop using a red dye in its drinks that is derived from crushed bugs. The Seattle-based coffee chain said in a blog post on its website Thursday that it made the decision to reformulate its drinks after feedback from consum... »
Food blogger Molly Wizenberg shares her advice for keeping fresh lettuce from rotting in the fridge, picking the tastiest springtime greens and dressing your salad in style. read more »
The Braves are retiring John Smoltz's number. Atlanta announced Monday that Smoltz's No. 29 will never be worn by another Braves player. Smoltz also will be inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame at Turner Field. The ceremonies will take place June 8. r... »
Wildlife officials say that for the first time, they've documented a bald eagle nest on Lake Lanier. Jim Ozier of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said eagles are commonly reported on Lanier, but there have been no documented nests. read more »
Experts agree it’s often easier to look for a new job while you already have one. But having a job while conducting a job search can be tricky: Do you tell your boss you’re looking or is it best to keep it a secret? Brandon Smith outlines how to make t... »
A new documentary, premiering in Atlanta features a Murray County family who’s son took his own life. The case of school bullying shined the spotlight on a widespread problem. read more »
The Georgia Department of Transportation is warning drivers in South Georgia to look out for roads obscured by smoke from a wildfire burning in northern Florida. DOT officials said smoke from the large fire is expected to push into parts of southern Ge... »
More than 65 Atlanta schools educators accused in a massive test cheating scandal will lose their teaching licenses in Georgia. read more »
