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Atlanta leads country in Wall Street-owned rental homes, new report says
Paper comes as federal lawmakers consider a sweeping housing bill that would limit institutional investor-owned rentals.
Josh Brolin selling $5 million Atlanta home as acting jobs go elsewhere
The “Avengers” star told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: “We would not sell this property if my work didn’t take us west.”
Atlanta council president wants a city car; 404 Day review planned
A weekly roundup of the most important things you need to know from Atlanta City Hall.
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‘Young King’ charts childhood events that shaped MLK’s future
Plus, Harper Collins publishes two new commemorative issues of the civil rights leader’s speeches.
A guide to 8 hidden murals across Atlanta too cool to remain secrets
These artwork gems are obscure, but we give the skinny on how to find and view them.
‘You will suffer fif’: 50 Cent punished, intimidated ex-staffer, suit says
Georgia woman says her refusal to lie to police, hide funds led to firing and late-night phone calls.
Georgia’s data center boom requires a strategy, not just hoping for the best
May 2, 2026Kemp takes the high road on redistricting. Republicans should stay there.
Just because Republicans can eliminate minority majority districts doesn’t mean they should.
May 1, 2026Can your home handle an EV? What home charging really requires
Electric vehicles tend to be much cheaper to operate and have the advantage of home charging.
May 1, 2026Smoke over Atlanta signals a Georgia forest story you might not know
Georgia’s wildland firefighters are as prepared as they have ever been. Land, the weather and economics are the challenge.
May 1, 2026How Georgia’s lawsuit reforms are paying off one year later
The Peach State’s legal climate has improved and is no longer labeled by one industry group as a ‘judicial hellhole.’
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PHOTOS: U.S. Rep. David Scott remembered for faith, service
Hundreds of people attended U.S. Rep. David Scott’s funeral service at Elizabeth Baptist Church in southwest Atlanta on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
PHOTOS: Rep. David Scott lies in state in Atlanta Capitol
U.S. Rep. David Scott, the first Black man to chair the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, died after more than 51 years in elected office.
PHOTOS: Sanford Stadium hosts second concert in its history
Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan, both Georgia natives, perform together at the inaugural Live Between the Hedges Concert Presented by PruittHealth on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
