Metro Atlanta News

A.M. ATL: Ups and downs

Morning, y'all. In your Aug. 10 update: gains on state math exams, unwinding data center tax breaks, one man's 28,000-plus roller coaster rides and more.

Empty suits aren’t welcome at Atlanta’s new bank HQ, CEO says

Pinnacle emerged in January as the result of an $8.6 billion merger between Columbus-based Synovus and Nashville-based Pinnacle, keeping the name of the latter.

AJC HER+STORY

From runways to highways, her Atlanta construction firm has blazed paths

In an industry where Hispanic women are rarely CEOs, Guiomar Obregón built a multimillion-dollar firm.

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Alpharetta OKs $67K license plate reader contract

Flock camera abuse allegations mount after company rolls out audit tool

AJC 2026 summer interns

AJC Summer interns reflect on journalism, friendships and storytelling

Back to school in metro Atlanta
GRIDLOCK GUY

Making the case for traffic experts during Atlanta road jams

Delta DASH

Delta flight returns to Atlanta, passengers evacuated after fumes reported in cockpit

Messiah Harris

Arrest made after missing Cobb child’s body found in woods near apartments

Justice for Jamarion Robinson press conference

Judge dismisses case against officers charged in man’s 2016 death in Fulton

Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams hugs a supporter during a break in a City Council work session in Stockbridge on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Stockbridge council initiates process that could lead to mayor’s removal

Anniversary of Atlanta CDC shooting

HHS Secretary Kennedy attends CDC event for anniversary of Atlanta shooting

Colin Gray sentencing hearing

Apalachee High School shooter’s father seeks new trial in his novel case