Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of September.
Good morning, Atlanta.
Atlanta Falcons players partnered with Jambo's Warehouse (Buford) to distribute new pajamas and host activities for foster care children on Sept.
24. The effort brought comfort and fun to local kids in need.
Ponce City Market celebrates its 100-year legacy this Saturday with special events marking its evolution from a Sears distribution center to a vibrant mixed-use venue.
The market remains a landmark where old meets new in a celebration of local history.
Georgia Power is asking the Public Service Commission for approval to upgrade older reactors at Plant Vogtle and Plant Hatch with a new subscription program that lets large customers like Google help cover costs (expected to add 96 megawatts and nearly $900 million in benefits).
After Chinese President Xi Jinping confirmed on Thursday, Zoo Atlanta will receive an adult pair of giant pandas (Ping Ping and Fu Shuang) for breeding in a few days under an agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association.
The new arrival follows the earlier departure in late 2024.
A local beauty school closed abruptly — leaving students upset and questioning where their tuition money went.
Enrolled students now seek clear answers on refund options amid the unexpected shutdown.
Georgia Career Institute in Conyers announced it will close after nearly 40 years due to dropped accreditation for failing to meet financial resource standards — final instruction ends Oct.
1 as partner schools will accept all completed hours for smooth student transfers.
Georgia State University opened a new research tower today to boost local academic research + Michael Jorden gifted Morehouse to support its education programs.
Global security leaders are gathering in Atlanta for the ASIS GSX 2026 conference — a meeting that will see representatives from 100 nations discuss challenges, best practices and security solutions.
Atlanta health experts discussed prostate cancer risks during a special Closer Look edition on Thursday, highlighting Morehouse School of Medicine’s precision prevention testing program for community members.
Survivors and advocates shared personal experiences + early detection tips to guide local outreach efforts.
Michael Penix Jr. made his first start of the season for the Falcons on Thursday night in a prime-time game against the Green Bay Packers & his debut marked a key moment for the team.
The Atlanta Falcons revealed their favorite cheeses before boarding a flight to Green Bay, where they will face the Packers in an upcoming game.
Kenyan President William Ruto attended Wednesday's Atlanta Dream win against the New York Liberty to cheer on his draft pick Madina Okot (he was at the UN General Assembly earlier) as the team earned an 83-65 victory.
Atlanta Falcons players rocked Y2K denim outfits and championship gear during pregame walk-ins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday, Sept.
24, featuring classic belts & emotional support hoodies.
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