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‘No toxic hazard’ in smoke from South Fulton warehouse fire, officials say

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Weekend heat advisory, storms expected to give way to milder Labor Day

GRIDLOCK GUY

Give grace during busy Labor Day weekend traffic, even to selfish drivers

2 metro Atlanta agencies promise new Flock rules amid misuse findings

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3 apprehended in Cobb after deadly shooting at Buckhead apartments

Atlanta Public Safety Training Center visit

GUEST COLUMN

Atlanta should expand PAD program and avoid sending police to low-level calls

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office after ordering the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. (Demetrius Freeman/The New York Times)

Trump aims to revoke tax-exemption from private schools that aid minorities

Apalachee shooting victims’ families file suits as anniversary marks legal deadline

At least seven lawsuits have been filed this week by family members of students and teachers injured and killed in the Sept. 4, 2024, Apalachee High School shooting.

3 new measles cases found at metro Atlanta daycare, Ga. health officials say

The newly confirmed measles cases bring the number to eight associated with the daycare, which has not been publicly identified.

Georgia-Pacific ditches plan for apartments, mixed-use overhaul of downtown HQ

Georgia-Pacific Center at 133 Peachtree St., with its stair-stepped facade, is one of downtown’s most recognizable buildings.

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Beltline light rail could generate 4.2 million trips, study says

That projected level of ridership would put a light rail system in Atlanta on par with those in cities such as Baltimore and Charlotte.

A.M. ATL: Spocks and jocks

Morning, y'all. In your Sept. 4 update: Apalachee Remembrance Day, a first-of-its-kind wastewater survey, Dragon Con, college football and more.

Trump Cuts Pro Bono Deals With Law Firms As He Seeks Trade Help

$2M fine for law firms over ‘widespread, long-running cover-up’ in Georgia case

A Georgia federal judge has ordered law firms Kirkland & Ellis and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom to pay $2 million for their lawyers' misconduct in a civil case.

Kemp designates school shooting anniversary as ‘Apalachee Remembrance Day’

Victims, families and Barrow County officials joined Gov. Brian Kemp at the state Capitol to commemorate the second anniversary of the Apalachee High School shooting.

Delta’s newest employee benefit: $1,000 to help seed eligible Trump Accounts

Trump Account contributions are a new benefit that, so far, a few dozen companies have started offering. But some are skeptical about how widely the accounts will be adopted.

Gas South Arena begins $175M renovation, but don’t expect it to shut down

Gas South Arena leaders celebrated the start of $175 million in renovations that will transform the venue over the next two years.

Grady cuts pandemic-era pay bump for nurses

A 40% decrease in extra pay comes as major policy changes in Washington pinch balance sheets.

FLAGSHIP

A.M. ATL: Flocking together

Morning, y'all. In your Sept. 3 update: guardrails for Flock Safety cameras, Georgia's election integrity, the latest "Flagship" episode and more.

PruittHealth hit with $23.6M verdict in retired coach’s death

PruittHealth hit with $23M verdict in Georgia nursing home death

A jury found PruittHealth liable for the death of a Georgia nursing home patient allegedly given unprescribed medication, awarding $23.6 million to his sons.

Tom Ventulett, architect who handcrafted many of Atlanta’s landmarks, dies

Thomas W. Ventulett III's designs included the Georgia World Congress Center, College Football Hall of Fame and Atlantic Station.