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How Atlanta’s November election could shake up City Hall politics
The mayor, City Council president and all 15 council spots are up for grabs. Four council races will be wide open after the incumbents announced they wouldn't seek reelection.
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MARTA trains will skip Garnett Station for six weeks
Tile and other renovation work is scheduled.
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Driver arrested, accused of shooting 2 girls in road rage incident, police say
According to Atlanta police, a woman was driving when she got into a crash near Ga. 166. She tried to flag down the other driver involved, who shot toward her vehicle.
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Vine City escalator that malfunctioned after concert returned to service
State officials inspected escalator after repairs.
Police searching for gunman after shooting at NW Atlanta MARTA station
A fight in the bus loop at the Hamilton E. Holmes MARTA station in northwest Atlanta led to a man being shot, MARTA police said.
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Advocates want city to begin planning removal of Fulton inmates from detention center
A resolution calling for the “staged withdrawal” of Fulton County inmates from Atlanta’s detention center has stalled, prompting calls for action from advocates.
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Metro Atlanta gains population despite rising housing costs, new study says
The 11-county metro Atlanta area added 64,400 residents between April 2024 and April 2025, boosting the region's population to nearly 5.3 million.
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$3.5B Beltline transit plan unveiled
The plan establishes a route for light rail in the northwest quadrant, which at 5.5 miles is both the largest segment and one that has proven to be the trickiest to design.
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Preseason Maxwell playoff projections: An early prediction of the GHSA playoffs
While the Maxwell Ratings reflect each team’s strength, the simulation highlights the impact of the season’s structure as defined by the games, region alignments, and playoff ...