Nation’s top trade school students show off their skills in Atlanta
The next carpenter, electrician, or plumber you hire might be among the best of the best competing this week in downtown Atlanta.
Latest Headlines by Berndt Petersen
Community-loved bookstore to close after 30 years, customer lines wrap around building
Hundreds of customers formed a line around Barnes & Noble as closing sales were underway.
Tourists not visiting for the World Cup say they’ll avoid downtown when it fills with soccer fans
Some are worried about security after a post-match celebration turned violent in Paris over the weekend.
Atlanta airport opening high-tech, 7,000-space parking deck
During the wee hours of Monday morning, travelers in and out of the world’s busiest airport can use one of the world’s smartest parking decks.
Rain slows massive Georgia 400 express lanes project, but GDOT says it’s still on track
The largest transportation investment in Georgia’s history has been all wet the last few weeks.
Emergency alert, water issues has Atlanta City Council asking commissioner tough questions
After last week’s flooding, boil water advisory and fish kill, the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management is taking some fallout.
Metro Atlanta animal shelters see spikes in dog surrenders
Dog surrenders and adoption returns are increasing at DeKalb County Animal Services. Financial hardship is the main cause as shelters become over capacity.
Continued heavy downpours too much for 60-foot tree in Southeast Atlanta
A toppled tree blocks Kelly Street in Southeast Atlanta, causing power outages and a close call for residents. Thankfully, no one was hurt.
Suspect in military gear found in Sandy Springs park search; 1 other arrested
Police have charged James Andrew Dutton and Elisha Deaton for the incident at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs.
By Berndt Petersen, WSB-TV and WSBTV.com News Staff
Drivers brace for Friday night closure of 2-mile stretch of I-285: ‘I can’t stay home’
Machinery will dig out and replace 2 miles worth of concrete slab between MLK Jr. Drive and Cascade Road, in both directions.
