News for Metro Atlanta and Region

A.M. ATL: Mall madness

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Audience members join hands while listening to a speaker at Airway, an open-mic storytelling event for doctors to share their experiences, at the Brooklyn Public Library on June 7, 2025. (Laila Stevens/The New York Times)

What is an anxiety bag? Gen Z’s ‘panic pouch’ trend, explained

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Executive who led Diet Coke, New Coke launches remembered as humble leader

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After Northlake Mall closure, beloved comic book shop finds a new home

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Norfolk Southern chief mechanical officer Dianne Barnett

AJC HER+STORY

She started as a clerk at Norfolk Southern. Now she’s a top executive.

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Giant portrait of John Lewis only visible from the air

No, Freedom Park is not for sale

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Hey Nothing indie-fold duo of Tyler Mabry and Harlow Philips

An Athens duo nearly quit music last year. Now, they’re back with a debut album

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Zola Cooper, 4, (left) and her sister, Norah Cooper, 11 months, were found on Monday after they were abducted by their babysitter. (Courtesy of Atlanta Police Department)

2 missing girls kidnapped by babysitter found safe, Atlanta police say

The girls, ages 4 and 11 months, were abducted by their babysitter, and found in a private trailer in southwest Atlanta, Monday afternoon.

Officer injured while responding to mental health crisis call, Atlanta police say

A police officer is expected to recover after he was shot while exchanging gunfire with a man having a mental crisis in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood, officials say.

The family of deceased two year old Messiah Harris speaks to the media

Mother’s boyfriend charged with murder after missing boy found dead

A man is now facing murder charges days after he was arrested and accused of concealing the death of 2-year-old Messiah Harris in the woods in Marietta, court records show.

Georgia News

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff-U.S. Rep. Mike Collins

Ossoff, Collins are millionaires. Here is how they manage their money.

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and his challenger, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, both recently filed financial disclosure paperwork that provides insight into how they make their millions.

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Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest barrier island, is mostly owned and managed by the federal government, but the Candler and Carnegie families have private residences on the island. (Curtis Compton/AJC 2007)

Coca-Cola heirs feuding over family’s Cumberland Island retreat

A proposed land swap over a nearly century-old family retreat on Georgia's Cumberland Island pits cousin against cousin, dividing descendants of Coca-Cola founder Asa Candler.

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‘Nightmare doesn’t end’: Indian grandmother faces deportation despite green card

Venkata Vasamsetty’s case shows how immigrants with years of lawful status can become subject to detention and deportation.

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Crime & Public Safety

Woman killed in hit-and-run car wreck on I-75, police say

Atlanta police say they responded early Sunday morning to a hit-and-run wreck on I-75 that left one woman dead and the other driver on the run.

DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Yolanda Parker-Smith admitted this week it was wrong for her to briefly jail a lawyer and threaten to jail prosecutors, including District Attorney Sherry Boston. (AJC FILE)

DeKalb judge admits wrongdoing, seeks reprimand in misconduct case

A DeKalb County judge admits she was wrong to briefly jail a lawyer and threaten to jail prosecutors, including District Attorney Sherry Boston.

Man found dead in vehicle at SW Atlanta apartments

A man was found dead early Friday at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex that was hit by gunfire just 24 hours prior, police said.

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Education

Georgia greenlights 3-year college bachelor’s degree

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If Atlanta Public Schools board extends TADs, future funding will be at risk

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Sorting out the new emphasis on literacy

Business

Executive who led Diet Coke, New Coke launches remembered as humble leader

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After Northlake Mall closure, beloved comic book shop finds a new home

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AJC HER+STORY

She started as a clerk at Norfolk Southern. Now she’s a top executive.

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Politics

Qualifying week in Georgia kicks off high-stakes filing frenzy

Black Democrat who outran Georgia GOP for decades is again a top target

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A rare face-to-face clash jolts Georgia governor’s race

For some Jewish voters in Georgia, neither U.S. Senate choice is simple

Nation & World

World shares decline as bond market pressure persists, and Iran's rial sinks against the dollar

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2 bodies recovered and about 12 missing after migrant boat capsized off Tunisian coast

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Iran's rial currency hits new record low as US prepares to announce more sanctions

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More Metro News

Stockbridge Mayor Jayden WIlliams speaks to journalists Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 following a special City Council meeting held prior to an upcoming investigative hearing. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Stockbridge mayor dustup delayed as council sorts process, bias

The hearing into allegations against the Stockbridge mayor was postponed while a retired judge considers whether a council member can remain on the case.

DeKalb judge admits wrongdoing, seeks reprimand in misconduct case

A DeKalb County judge admits she was wrong to briefly jail a lawyer and threaten to jail prosecutors, including District Attorney Sherry Boston.

Morehouse med school, Atrium Health get approval for south Atlanta hospital

The proposed hospital is slated to open with about 50 beds, but has the capacity to expand to more than 700 over time, officials said Friday.

Peachtree Road Race updates: Back on track

In this month's Peachtree Road Race newsletter: Edwin Moses' legacy, runner-approved routes and advice for training smarter at any age.

Man found dead in vehicle at SW Atlanta apartments

A man was found dead early Friday at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex that was hit by gunfire just 24 hours prior, police said.

Giddy up! Meet the Atlanta group building community for queer country dancing

More than 500 people gathered in Atlanta for Hoedown South, a four-day convention celebrating queer country dancing, lessons and community.

Delta and Aeromexico’s joint venture preserved after court order

A U.S. appeals court overturned the Trump administration’s order following legal action from the two carriers.

Lanes of I-285 to be closed for weekend construction

Work crews along seven miles of Interstate 285 will install lane closures for road rehabilitation from Collier Drive in Fulton County to Paces Ferry Road in Cobb County.

THE STEERING COLUMN

Trading down: Why some drivers are choosing smaller, cheaper cars again

Cox Automotive reported that subcompact SUV sales jumped more than 23% year over year in June.

A.M. ATL: Hot doggin’ it

Morning, y'all. In your Aug. 21 update: the Charter-Cox merger explained, a ride inside the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, WaHo tacos and more.