Atlanta Speedway Airport breaking ground on new terminal

Henry County leaders will break ground Tuesday on a replacement terminal for the Atlanta Speedway Airport.

The facility, formerly known as both the Henry County Airport and Tara Field, is replacing the current structure with a new 4,500-square-foot building. It will include a covered drop-off, large lobby area with service counter, conference and break rooms, pilot’s lounge, outdoor covered patio and staff offices.

Work began on the $2.3 million project a couple of weeks ago, but leader will officially break ground at 10:30 a.m. The terminal building is estimated to be completed by March 2022 and improvements to the ramp area will be finished by June 2022.

About the Author

Group wants safeguards for immigrants, workers and the unhoused at World Cup

Watchdog group Play Fair ATL releases policy platform against the backdrop of FIFA’s human rights record, and Trump’s immigration and homelessness policies.

UPDATE

Sandy Springs police fatally shoot man who pulled gun, GBI says

A massive police presence swarmed the northern Sandy Springs area Thursday morning after officers fatally shot a man who pulled a weapon, according to authorities.

Coweta man arrested on murder charges in deaths of women, ages 82 and 79

Brandon Christopher Jones faces two counts of murder, according to the Coweta sheriff’s office. He was related to and lived with the two women he’s accused of killing.

The Latest

Credit: File photo

Coweta man arrested on murder charges in deaths of women, ages 82 and 79

Group wants safeguards for immigrants, workers and the unhoused at World Cup

EXCLUSIVE

Late chief justice’s treasures on offer in unique estate sale

Featured

Credit: Jenni Girtman

A viral confrontation and a sudden resignation shake up Georgia GOP

The man behind the vigilante sting operation that apparently netted a teenage GOP official says he has no regrets.

Why the Atlanta school board voted to close and repurpose some schools

Sixteen schools will be repurposed under the APS Forward 2040 plan as enrollment falls and the district seeks better resources for students.

Small-town Georgia DA brings almost as many RICO cases as Fulton’s Fani Willis

Griffin Judicial Circuit has brought 13 RICO indictments since June 2020.