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Officials said the Hemphill Water Treatment Plant on Howell Mill Road had an internal power failure leading to a boil water advisory on Friday, May 22, 2026. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

Boil water advisory in Atlanta expected to last until Saturday afternoon, officials say

The boil water advisory area includes 50,000 customers in the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. Officials estimate the alert could be lifted by Saturday afternoon.

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Peachtree Road Race updates: Building momentum

In this week's Peachtree newsletter: volunteer sign-up info, start wave details, advice from a sports medicine expert and more.

Portman buys Atlanta’s tallest hotel, reacquiring tower its founder built

Portman Holdings on Thursday announced one of its funds had reacquired one of the developer’s tallest landmarks: the Westin Peachtree Plaza hotel.

Family and friends wear shirts with Tianah Robinson on them during a celebration of life at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Robinson was the 16-year-old who was killed during a shooting at Piedmont Park on following 404 Day celebrations. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

‘It’s hard to sleep’: Family wants answers in teen’s Piedmont Park slaying

Tianah Robinson's family is still searching for answers nearly seven weeks after the 16-year-old was fatally shot inside Piedmont Park.

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Atlanta joining initiative aiming to stop human trafficking ahead of World Cup

The “It’s a Penalty” campaign raises human trafficking awareness around major sporting events worldwide.

Site of skeletal Midtown office tower hit with ‘unsafe’ warning

Famed Atlanta developer and former Georgia Tech football star John Dewberry has long envisioned a sweeping revitalization of the former BellSouth headquarters building.

Incumbent Woods appears headed to runoff in Georgia school superintendent race

Democrat Lydia Powell leads her party in the Georgia school superintendent primary while the GOP contest appears headed to a runoff including incumbent Richard Woods.

INSIDE CITY HALL

Should Atlanta privatize security at the world’s busiest airport?

After this year’s partial government shutdown prompted TSA call-outs, one Atlanta City Council member says it’s worth looking into privatizing security at the airport.

DeKalb school bus drivers’ concerns: raises, retirement, respect

DeKalb high school student shot at bus stop, police say

The Stone Mountain High School student suffered minor injuries, a DeKalb police spokesperson said.

Volunteers get ready for the start of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta in 2023. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Volunteers needed for 2026 Peachtree Road Race

Jobs range from greeters to setup and breakdown at 57th running of ‘world’s largest 10K race.’

Krog Street Market owner targets Virginia-Highland with $17.3M acquisition

Atlanta real estate firm 26th Street Partners is adding more popular intown Atlanta shops and restaurants to its portfolio, this time in Virginia-Highland.