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Tammy Joyner covers local government in Clayton, Fayette and Henry counties.
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2,000-acre Rowen bioscience campus announces first buildings. Take a look.
After decades of planning and preparation, one of Georgia’s largest economic development projects is about to start construction in earnest.
Delta rents out Mercedes-Benz Stadium for its Centennial Bash
It was the largest event left on the birthday calendar for the Atlanta-based company, which was expecting a 100th year much different from what has come to pass.
Meet the candidates running for seats on state’s powerful utility regulator
From Tuesday through Nov. 4, voters get to choose who serves on the Georgia Public Service Commission for the first time in almost five years.
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Council president race highlights politics of policing in Atlanta
The race pits an established council member who warns against public safety changes against a progressive who wants a new approach.
Why some Atlantans are saying ‘Hello’ again, or for first time, to landlines
Whether it’s a parent restricting a child’s access to social media or a young adult avoiding doom scrolling, a new generation of landlines is trending.
I-85’s landmark piano in the sky to come down ahead of music shop’s move
This is the sign’s swan song. Cooper Piano in Brookhaven has sold its building on Northeast Expressway and will move its showroom to a smaller space in Chamblee.