The Atlanta Braves shoot for a series win this afternoon when they play the rubber match of their three-game series with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. A 3-0 loser in Tuesday’s opener, Atlanta …

All lanes of the Downtown Connector re-opened around 9:45 p.m. Thursday night, according to GDOT. Traffic came to a standstill for nearly two hours following a short police chase, Atlanta police said.

More hot and humid weather is on the way for the weekend. And if you want to avoid heating up even more, consider yourself warned.

Cities and counties in metro Atlanta are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars a year on interpreter services in local courts for defendants who don’t speak English.

The Atlanta Braves shoot for a series win this afternoon when they play the rubber match of their three-game series with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. A 3-0 loser in Tuesday’s opener, Atlanta …

Under Mike Woodson last season, center Jason Collins saw little playing time with the Atlanta Hawks. But with new coach Larry Drew in, Collins decided to re-sign with the team. Collins only played 24 games last season …

Alongside more familiar names like Deal and Handel on the Aug. 10 GOP runoff ballot, in northeast Cobb County, Birrell and Stine will be listed as well.

Metro Atlanta’s increased ethnic diversity is drawing a chunk of change from city and county court budgets.

Lee Stuart wore an Army uniform for three decades and it shows. The new Stockbridge mayor still speaks in military lingo, jokingly referring to Henry County as his final PCS (permanent change of station).

Judge Charles Moye Jr. could have retired from the bench and lived the good life. He didn’t.

Metro Atlanta’s house prices continued steady improvement in May, according to the Standard & Poor’s / Case-Shiller Home Price Index released Tuesday. The monthly report said prices in metro Atlanta were up …

ATLANTA – Brian Kidd called his Atlanta homecoming a success. It helped that his Manchester City team made him a winner. Shay Given blocked two penalty shootout kicks and Manchester City beat Club America 4-1 …

Atlanta’s Overall Scoring vs Washington’s Overall Defense 4.6 5 4.6 11 Atlanta’s Away Scoring vs Washington’s Home Defense 4.3 7 4.2 7 Atlanta’s Road ERA vs Washington’s Home ERA Allowed 3.9 3 3.8 14 Washington’s Overall …

Washington Nationals closing pitcher Matt Capps is congratulated by catcher Ivan Rodriguez after picking up the save in the 9th inning during a baseball games against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, July 27, 2010 …

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