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.
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.

The wealth divide defining Georgia’s governor’s race
Republican candidates have far greater personal wealth than their Democratic counterparts in Georgia’s race for governor.
A break for Social Circle and Oakwood? ICE hits pause on new detention centers.
Metro Atlanta officials hopeful as the Trump administration reviews its plan to convert warehouses into detention centers.

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.

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.
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Kemp urges ‘fiscal sanity’ as lawmakers race to adjourn
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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.
Oversight commission backs neighborhoods plan, stops short on tax extensions
Representatives from Fulton County and Atlanta Public Schools say they are reluctant to give up their tax revenue for the initiative.

Supreme Court takes pregnancy bias suit against Fulton DA’s office
Jasmine Younge wants to revive her case alleging she was fired just weeks after telling former DA Paul Howard she was pregnant.
Wayfair opens first Atlanta store. Here’s a look inside.
Online furniture company Wayfair on Tuesday opened a sprawling retail store in northwest Atlanta where shoppers are invited to experiment.

Delta strikes Amazon partnership for airplane Wi-Fi. Here’s what we know.
The move comes as many of its competitors have already signed on with low-orbit satellite Wi-Fi providers.






