Many in metro Atlanta are concerned about their access to the food banks they rely on if the government shuts down.

The Atlanta Hawks began training camp this week, and one of the best rosters in the Eastern Conference is in the process of trying to form a strong nucleus that

Following a six-year tenure in Atlanta, Ozuna is set to become a free agent following a disappointing season for both himself at the team at large. Atlanta broke a streak of seven straight playoff appearances with a 76-86 finish this season.

Mayor Andre Dickens announced the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative on Tuesday, a $5.1 billion plan to invest in south and west Atlanta communities.

Atlanta United has unveiled a $25 million expansion of its training grounds, making it one of the most advanced facilities in global soccer.

"There has to be a connection between the north and the south," said advisor Lara Bjork. "Some city has to do it. It's not going to be Charlotte, it's not going to be Charleston. It has to be Atlanta.

A gas leak at a southwest Atlanta home that led to an evacuation of nearby neighbors has been safely turned off, officials said.

Mazi Simmons, 7, of Milledgeville, died on April 6, according to an online obituary. Grace was listed as Simmons' mother on the obituary. According to a GoFundMe for Simmons, Mazi was Grace's second child and her first child, Jordice, also died. The case remains under investigation.