Air quality warnings have been issued for the greater Atlanta area as smoke from South Georgia fires is blown north. What to know

ATLANTA — The Georgia National Guard has sent four aircraft to help suppress wildfire across the southeastern part of the state. Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Mark Winne spoke with Col. Will Cox who says even more Blackhawks will head out on Friday. The aircraft are armed with big orange buckets to dump water on the blaze.

A new Cobb County indictment tied to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center - dubbed "Cop City" by critics - underscores the intensifying legal battle over protest, policing, and power in Georgia.

Atlanta, do you smell that? The haze you’re seeing and smelling Wednesday is likely just smoke from wildfires raging in southern parts of the state and northern Florida. Atlanta

On Thursday, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens made a hard pitch to be the host city. Channel 2’s Richard Elliot was downtown, where Dickens insisted Atlanta is essential for Democrats to win back the White House in the next election.

Atlanta is vying to host its first Democratic National Convention since 1988.

With the FIFA World Cup weeks away, Atlanta officials say the city is ready for the influx of visitors and the global spotlight. But not everyone seems so sure.

Georgia Tech is turning its campus housing into a temporary home base for soccer fans, workers, and volunteers heading to Atlanta for the 2026 World Cup this summer.

Looking for something to do around Atlanta this week? From festivals and live music to sports and special events, there’s plenty happening across the metro area to keep you busy.