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Georgia bars First Liberty exec from selling securities, seeks criminal probe
In an emergency order, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s office accuses Brant Frost V of selling unregistered securities and misleading investors.

Downtown will receive new entertainment destination in century-old building
This is the latest retail concept to advance in downtown, which has seen an influx of new development over the last several years.

Sushi kiosk, cheese counter part of major redo at this Atlanta area Kroger
After closing a handful of metro Atlanta stores last year, Kroger says its revamping a key location in affluent East Cobb.
Georgia Media and Entertainment News
Atlanta Braves parted with FanDuel Sports Network. Now come layoff notices.
Main Street Sports Group, which owns FanDuel Sports Network, said it will permanently close its offices in Midtown’s Colony Square and Doraville.
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Downtown will receive new entertainment destination in century-old building
This is the latest retail concept to advance in downtown, which has seen an influx of new development over the last several years.

Mark Owens returns as Atlanta Braves’ in-game host after three-year break
The Atlanta Braves are bringing back a familiar face: Mark Owens, in-game host for 16 seasons from 2007 to 2022. He'll be working half of this season's games at Truist Park.
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TSA officers working without pay during latest government shutdown
TSA and CBP are key agencies affected by this shutdown, with employees forced to work without pay.

First Liberty investigation leads to probe into another Georgia firm
The Georgia Secretary of State's office investigation into First Liberty Building & Loan appears to have grown.
His dream led to an aviation career. He’s still inspiring Black kids to fly.
John Bailey's first taste of flying was the spark that would eventually lead him to launch Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines’ annual Dream Flight in 2000.
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Mark Owens returns as Atlanta Braves’ in-game host after three-year break
The Atlanta Braves are bringing back a familiar face: Mark Owens, in-game host for 16 seasons from 2007 to 2022. He'll be working half of this season's games at Truist Park.

Court orders Sandy Springs to share police documents in open records lawsuit
The judge's orders does not yet bring an end to the lawsuit that a media ethicist calls one of the most important open records cases he has seen in Georgia in a long time.
Georgia Power floats plan for small savings to customers’ bills
The company’s plan still needs to be approved by the PSC, after hearings that are set to unfold over the next few months.
How Coca-Cola’s new CEO could build more billion-dollar brands
Henrique Braun outlined principles he says he believes will drive the Atlanta beverage company’s next chapter of growth.
Atlanta-based Fortune 500 company Genuine Parts plans to split in two
Genuine Parts Co., the Atlanta-based Fortune 500 parent of NAPA Auto Parts, announced Tuesday it plans to split into two separate public companies.
Republican won’t seek reelection to Georgia Public Service Commission
Tricia Pridemore said her decision not to seek reelection came after “deep reflection” and “thoughtful conversations with my family, colleagues and trusted advisors.”
Atlanta Opera aims to get ‘connected to nature’ with future Beltline home
Atlanta Opera held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday to kick off its $64 million effort to turn the historic Bobby Jones Golf Course clubhouse into a new arts center.

Social media-focused progressive news outlet Courier expands to Georgia
Courier’s publications aren’t traditional newsrooms. They’re digital-first and package content in short-form videos, explainers, carousels and text posts on social media.

TSA officers working without pay during latest government shutdown
TSA and CBP are key agencies affected by this shutdown, with employees forced to work without pay.
Nearly 7 in 10 metro Atlanta homes sold below asking price in 2025
Of the homes that sold below list price, the average discount was 7.3% in metro Atlanta, the largest since 2015.





