18-year-old shot, killed at troubled SW Atlanta apartment complex
The apartments are among 272 of the metro area’s persistently dangerous complexes, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s “Dangerous Dwellings” investigation.
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AJC Peachtree Road Race 2025: MARTA, ride-hailing on July Fourth
For those making their way to Lenox Square to run in person, be aware there is no parking for participants.
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Atlanta’s first bar for women’s sports opens this week in Pullman Yards
Jolene Jolene, an Atlanta bar specializing in women's sports, will kick off its residency at Brick and Mortar in Pullman Yards on July 4th.
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Chain restaurants dominate June openings and closings in metro Atlanta
Restaurant chains led both openings and closings around metro Atlanta in June 2025, especially in the sports bar category.
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Mexican turkey sandwich, Neapolitan pasta fritter and other dishes to try this month
You'll enjoy some special dishes at Sammy's, Nonna Dora, Cuddlefish and Ticonderoga Club.
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At a store that never closes, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch
At JJ Food Mart on the west side of Atlanta, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch. If you misbehave, Connell Daniels Jr. might put you on Instagram.
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As the community watches, former Atlanta Medical Center demolition begins
The site will undergo a massive redevelopment into a community hub that features parks, residential units and retail space.
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GDOT’s roadside helpers return to 24/7 service
The highway helpers who patrol metro Atlanta’s interstates will return to 24/7 service on Tuesday, just in time for the busy holiday weekend.
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Atlanta mayor: Property tax hike needed to keep up with population growth
Andre Dickens said a property tax hike is almost unavoidable, as Atlanta’s leaders work to keep up with population growth that brings increased demand for city services.
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1 dead, 1 critical after shooting at Atlanta park, police say
Atlanta police are investigating a fatal shooting at Coan Park just north of Memorial Drive in the Kirkwood neighborhood