Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens sheds light on the timeline of adding four new heavy-rail MARTA stations along Atlanta’s BeltLine.

“We want to get them all done in a reasonable amount of time. I want to see some activity between now and 2030.”

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Can we have this kind of weather every weekend? Loved my first visit to Atlanta Botanical Garden and taking in all the spring flowers 🌺

Atlanta United will expand its training ground by nearly 20,000 square feet. The team will spend $23 million to build the two-story expansion.
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Just a few days ago we spoke to families of inmates who said their loved ones have been at the Fulton County jail for years waiting for a trial. atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/04/05/its…

'I'm ready to back to prison...I didn't get shot in the head, somebody else did. It was not me. My head looks alright.'

Deangelo White, victim of alleged attempted murder back on the stand in #YoungThug trial. Second day he's made clear he doesn't want to be here. Atlanta News First

Jury is back in the #YSLtrial after a week long spring break. Testimony continues this morning with a witness who initially testified about a 2013 incident. Now she is being asked about her conversations with the DA’s office. Atlanta News First

REMINDER: If you plan to use the Atlanta airport MARTA station over the next 6 weeks, you will have to catch a shuttle to and from the College Park stop starting today.
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#Breaking : The National Weather Service confirms that an EF-2 tornado touched down in Conyers last night causing extensive damage. Live update on Atlanta News First at 5 & 6 PM. #RockdaleCounty

Today prosecutors have given an updated count saying they have 153 additional witnesses they plan to call up.

'I don't want to be in 2027 trying this case.'

Judge overseeing #YSLtrial considers holding court on weekends. Four months into the trial, he says 40-something witnesses have been called. State has well over 100 additional witnesses they plan to call up. Atlanta News First

It’s that time of year! Happy #OpeningDay to all who celebrate.

Absolutely tragic. Thinking of all those involved and the long-term impact. My heart goes out to the Baltimore community.

Testimony continues in the Young Thug/YSL trial. Retired Atlanta Police Detective David Quinn is back on the stand. Jurors are now listening to Quinn's interview with Adrian Bean, the accused getaway driver in a 2013 shooting. Atlanta News First

An Athens mother claims her daughter Kalika is being excluded from a county-run summer camp because of her disability. Now she wants to make summer more inclusive for all families.

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In a new filing, defense attorneys for Deamonte Kendrick say at this rate the #YSLtrial could go into 2027 to complete. They are asking the court to limit the number of witnesses prosecutors still plan on calling. atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/03/20/you…

A major road in Cobb County is scheduled to close today and remain closed for several weeks. Construction crews need to replace a culvert that was damaged during heavy rain a few weeks ago.
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These UGA students are being hailed as heroes. Hear from these courageous freshmen who saved children’s’ lives during a recent rollover crash and water rescue.

Story at 6:15 p.m. on Atlanta News First

BREAKING: Fulton County DA Fani Willis' case against Donald Trump can continue if she or special prosecutor Nathan Wade remove themselves, a judge rules. nbcnews.com/politics/donal…

Friday is the end of a self-imposed two-week deadline set by Judge Scott McAfee for his decision that could alter the course of Georgia’s historic election indictment.
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LOOK AT THAT RAIN ☔️ Severe weather rolls in Friday evening and will continue into the night. If you’re going out, have a plan! Flood Watch in effect.