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Alexandra Estrella has been named the sole finalist to serve as the next superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools. (Courtesy of Gwinnett County Public Schools)

Gwinnett names sole school superintendent finalist

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DeKalb school bus crash sends 5 to hospital after car runs red light, officials say

The impact of the Iran war on gas prices in metro Atlanta

UPDATE

Iran war sends Atlanta fuel prices higher, diesel now more than $5 per gallon

OPINION

NBA was right to nix Hawks’ Magic City event. Now talk about why it mattered.

The controversial Civil War store in downtown Kennesaw has been the subject of intense debate in the increasingly diverse city. But since Myers' death and the store's abrupt closure last year, the Confederate flags that flew from the second story for decades have since removed. File photo. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

She won control of infamous Confederate shop in court. Then, she died.

Gastonia, North Carolina, Papa John's pizza restaurant at dusk

Investment firm makes bid to take Papa Johns private, report says

As World Cup approaches, Atlanta looks back 30 years for inspiration

Central Atlanta Progress highlights the sense of Olympic deja vu Atlanta leaders aim to create during the World Cup.

ATLANTA DISPATCH

‘SANTA IS WATCHING YOU,’ mysterious signs say. Suspect has a white beard.

Intriguing signs have appeared around Atlanta. A man says he saw someone putting one up. The sign-poster looked a bit like Santa Claus.

‘It’s a big hit.’ How high diesel prices can hurt Atlanta’s economy.

Diesel prices on Wednesday surged to an average of $5 a gallon in metro Atlanta, according to AAA, as the ongoing war in the Middle East rattles global markets.

More Metro News

Midtown roads to close for Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade

Staggered road and lane closures will take place throughout Saturday along Peachtree Street in Midtown.

EXCLUSIVE

Coming soon to Midtown: A Union Pacific building?

Norfolk Southern’s proposed merger with Union Pacific would eliminate the Atlanta brand. But it won’t leave Midtown, CEO says.

Ex-Stonecrest mayor Jason Lary sentenced in federal fraud case

Ex-Stonecrest mayor sent back to prison for mental exam

The former mayor of Stonecrest accused of falsely qualifying for a city election after embezzling federal COVID-19 funds will return to prison for a mental health evaluation.

DeKalb school closures: Updated plan coming next week

Parents have questions and board members have concerns, but the redistricting process in DeKalb County is moving forward.

Gwinnett DA announces plans to seek death penalty for second time in a week

A man charged with killing his wife and three relatives is the second Gwinnett County defendant in a week to learn he faces the death penalty.

Motorsports and boating giant to move U.S. HQ to Kennesaw

After a half-century in California, an international motorsports company is moving its American home base to Georgia.

12-year-old Douglas County girl dies from fight with classmate, police say

Jada West died after a dispute turned into a fight with a 14-year-old classmate.

Fani Willis can’t fight $17M bill in Trump prosecution, judge says

An Atlanta judge has denied Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ bid to fight a $17 million reimbursement request by President Donald Trump and his co-defendants.

Old federal buildings need $50B in repairs. Could some in Atlanta be sold?

The Public Buildings Reform Board released a report last week that identified more than $50 billion in deferred maintenance costs and repair liabilities for federal buildings.

Does Delta’s oil refinery protect it from price spikes? It’s complicated.

Airline stocks have taken a beating in the last week as a result of the war in Iran and spiking oil prices.