Atlanta News

Job training programs are failing to turn out enough skilled workers to fill job openings in the U.S., a phenomenon that puzzles some European companies that expand into the U.S. President Obama freely admits that America needs to improve the way it trains workers.

After starting with a flourish Monday, qualifying for the May 20 Democratic and Republican primary elections ended slowly Friday with only two local candidates filing their paperwork and paying their fees.

McDonald, a Tony and Grammy Award-winner, will be the featured performer with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the orchestra's talent development program.

Author Emily Giffin was among those included in a prestigious group of accomplished writers labeled "Atlanta's literary society" in a Vanity Fair spread.

Emory University Hospital was one of three hospitals across the country that took part in a six-way kidney swap this week.

For those New Yorkers not fortunate enough to escape the chilly weather for sunnier climes this winter, seafood restaurant Extra Fancy in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, can offer a hint of the boardwalk-at least until you have to go outside again.

The first five tenants for Ponce City Market have been announced . Joining the enormous Old Fourth Ward destination once it opens in late 2014 will be staggered openings at the Central Food Hall.

Gov. Chris Christie waves after speaking at the CPAC Conference, on March 6, 2014 in National Harbor, Maryland.

Production continues through the start of April. - Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva" is filming its last season down in Peachtree City - the sixth and final premiere is March 23. Random Rick Springfield break ! - "The Vampire Diaries" filmed around 200 Peachtree and Cone Street this week, according to OLV .

Georgia State University officials say ambassadors from four eastern European nations are scheduled to discuss their common economic interests during a luncheon hosted by the school's World Affairs Council.

The Butts County teen accused of beating his grandmother to death with a baseball bat appeared before a judge Thursday.

Atlanta unofficially begins its festival season each year in April with the historic Dogwood Festival, over 70 years old and still one of the most well-attended events in the city.

Officials at Kennesaw State University said they are standing by their decision to keep a piece of controversial artwork out of the newly opened Zuckerman Museum of Art, but are working with the artist to explore re-installation.

Atlanta police say they have a man in custody who has been charged with the January murder of a man in Peoplestown.

For adults and children who undergo cataract surgery, implantation of an artificial lens is the standard of care.

A investigation revealed 14 players on a Georgia high school lied about their address to play on the team.

A woman found sleeping in a bedroom of an Atlanta-area home rented by pop star Justin Bieber told officers that she had come to the house for the singer's birthday party and realized she was too late for it, according to a police report.

The redevelopment of the historic Flatiron Building in downtown Atlanta could trigger a startup renaissance in the city's core.

A greyhound rescue facility in Gwinnett suffered a damaging fire around midday Wednesday, March 5, according to Gwinnett Fire.

FAMILY PORTRAIT: A friend of the family helps Alana Thompson and Tonya Allen document their son Preston's first birthday.