News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Immigration, war bring thousands to Georgia State Capitol for ‘No Kings’ march
Thousands gathered at the Georgia State Capitol on Saturday for a 'No Kings' protest where people expressed their concerns about President Donald Trump's policies.
Driving Saturday? ‘No Kings’ protests could back up traffic in some spots.
More than a dozen 'No Kings' protests and related events are scheduled for Saturday throughout metro Atlanta and could cause traffic disruptions.

Neigh-sayers, beware: Police horses gearing up to patrol World Cup events
Atlanta police and the Cobb sheriff’s office will deploy mounted officers to handle crowds and medical emergencies during events downtown for this summer's World Cup.
A Midtown church weighs its future after historic hall lands on ‘peril’ list
All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Midtown Atlanta is weighing renovations as structural damage put historic Egleston Hall on the Georgia Trust’s 2026 “Places in Peril” list.

John Travolta’s jet to go from Georgia to Australia. Travel time? 35 days.
A Georgia airport storage facility was home to movie star John Travolta's Boeing 707 for a decade. Now the Qantas jet is headed to an Australian aviation museum ― by ship.
Georgia job growth underwhelming to start the year
The state’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.5% in January, unchanged from December, and remains below the national rate.
DeKalb hotel at center of landmark sex trafficking ruling
In a precedential ruling that has wide implications, three previously dismissed sex trafficking lawsuits against Atlanta-area hotels have been revived for trials.

Sleeping 7-year-old boy injured in drive-by shooting, Atlanta police say
The incident happened early Thursday morning at an apartment complex in southwest Atlanta that has been the scene of previous shootings.
Clayton DA apologizes to chief justice for prosecutor’s use of AI
Clayton County District Attorney Tasha Mosley apologized for the behavior of her prosecutor who filed an order filled with phony case law and nonexistent quotations.
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Historic Odd Fellows Building reborn as transitional housing hub
State funding and city backing drive conversion of 112-year-old site into new Georgia Works headquarters.

Rosalind Rich Rieser, who danced with Atlanta Civic Ballet, dead at 86
Rosalind Rich Rieser, who was the great-granddaughter of Morris Rich, a founder of iconic Rich’s department store in Atlanta, has died at age 86.

Ga. men charged after break-in attempt at ‘Real Housewives’ star’s Florida home
Larsa Pippen, who has been part of the Bravo reality television show’s cast on and off since its debut in 2011, was not home when the incident happened Sunday afternoon.

City councilman wants to study privatizing Atlanta airport screening
An Atlanta city council member said he plans to introduce legislation seeking a study on privatizing security screening at Hartsfield-Jackson.

Man killed in Atlantic Station apartment shooting ID’d
One person was killed and two others were injured Monday in a shooting inside a mixed-use building in Atlantic Station, an official said.

Mike Will Made-It is behind music’s top hits. His vision remains in Atlanta.
Grammy-winning producer Mike Will Made-It is back with “R3SET,” blending generations of Atlanta sound and refocusing his vision.

‘Tis the season for festivals: 6 ways to celebrate April
Enjoy a month of welcoming festivals featuring fine food, art, music and culture. These engaging experiences are designed to delight and inspire at your own pace.

CNN Center’s rebirth as ‘The Center’ comes into focus. Take a look.
The Center’s food hall and atrium will reopen June 12, days before Atlanta hosts its first World Cup matches. Future phases include a hotel and apartments.
Judge ends case for parents of ‘Tortuguita,’ slain training center protester
Manuel Paez Teran, 26, shot first at state troopers, who returned fire in January 2023.
Atlanta private school announces sudden closure, citing financial problems
Midtown International School leaders said fewer people were applying and more students needed financial aid, putting the private school in an "unsustainable" position.






