Comparing Atlanta vs. Detroit

In light of PulteGroup announcing it will move its headquarters from suburban Detroit to Atlanta, here's how the two regions stack up.

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‘Significant leak’ shuts down 11 floors of huge Atlanta federal office complex

Several floors of the Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center flooded this week after a “significant leak” on an upper floor of the complex’s tower.

MomoCon set an attendance record. Next year, it’s planning to be even bigger.

As MomoCon approaches its 21st year, organizers are expanding the floor space by 30% in 2026 and wondering if they should expand to other genres, like sci-fi and fantasy

Major Cherokee County industrial firm to merge with Texas firm

Ball Ground, Georgia-based Chart Industries is merging with Texas-based Flowserve.

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MomoCon set an attendance record. Next year, it’s planning to be even bigger.

Major Cherokee County industrial firm to merge with Texas firm

ICE arrests sparked fear on Buford Highway. For many, business hasn’t recovered.

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Who tinkered with a Georgia county border? Line moved behind a powerful sheriff’s house.

Borders don't usually move without any votes or laws, but that's what happened in rural northeast Georgia when a county line shifted around the house of a sheriff.

Westside neighborhoods push back against Georgia Power substation

Residents say the plan to place a substation in historic Vine City is case of environmental injustice.

Presenting the 2024-25 AJC high school athletes of the year

Here are the top athletes in 27 GHSA sports whose performances during the past year led to individual glory and team success.

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