Atlanta

Atlanta January 7

All 8 tires burst in harrowing Atlanta landing failure involving passenger jet

All eight tires reportedly burst as a LATAM Boeing 767 landed at Atlanta's airport after a flight from Peru. Passengers were stranded on the tarmac for two hours.

Georgia January 2

Georgia teen charged with murdering Uber driver in suburban carjacking, leaving him to die

Teen charged as adult with murder after Uber driver found shot dead following alleged carjacking incident in suburban Atlanta area on New Year's Day.

Atlanta December 22

Manhunt underway for 3 'dangerous' inmates who broke out of Georgia jail

Three dangerous inmates escaped from DeKalb County Jail near Atlanta Monday. Authorities warn residents to avoid approaching the possibly armed fugitives.

Atlanta December 21

Man rushed to hospital in apparent self-inflicted shooting at Atlanta airport

Man suffers apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport near baggage claim. Victim hospitalized, alert and conscious.

Georgia December 3

Feds arrest felon illegal immigrant after seizing tens of millions in meth stashed in blackberries

A massive methamphetamine bust in Atlanta area netted 1,585 pounds of drugs hidden in blackberry shipments, leading to federal charges against repeat offenders.

Atlanta December 1

'Armed and dangerous' inmate escapes Atlanta hospital, steals gun and SUV: police

Manhunt underway after inmate Timothy Shane escapes Atlanta hospital custody, steals multiple cars and even a gun, Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office said.

Atlanta November 26

Passenger allegedly opens emergency exit door on taxiing plane, deploys slide at Atlanta airport: police

A passenger is accused of opening an emergency exit door on a KLM plane, deploying the slide while the aircraft was taxiing in Atlanta, leading to the flight's cancellation.

Antisemitism Exposed November 19

Antisemitism is becoming 'normal,' with Jewish teens paying the price

A leading rabbi cautions that sensitivity to antisemitism is fading, calling for urgent education and pride-building among Jewish teens before indifference takes root.

Airport News & Updates November 12

Passenger finds loaded magazine with mysterious inscription on Atlanta plane; FBI notified

The FBI was called after a loaded gun magazine with hollow point rounds was discovered on a Frontier Airlines plane at the Atlanta airport, forcing an evacuation and security sweep.

Georgia October 25

Carjacking victim arrested after allegedly shooting boy breaking into his car during Atlanta confrontation

An Atlanta car owner was arrested for shooting a young alleged burglar in the foot during a confrontation. Yoshay Carter, 51, faces aggravated assault charges after Friday's incident.