Metro Atlanta News

Former Alpharetta officer sentenced to 7 years for child pornography

John Hagen Allen, a former Alpharetta police officer, was indicted in 2024 and pleaded guilty in February.

Flash flood snarls Atlanta traffic during rush hour

Flash flooding hit the Downtown Connector in downtown Atlanta. Areas near Freedom Parkway, Peachtree Street and the Pine Street exits were impacted by flooding.

Traveling for Memorial Day weekend? Here’s when to expect the worst traffic.

Pack some patience along with a bathing suit. Expect traffic congestion throughout the state, with the longest backups in metro Atlanta, Middle Georgia and near the coast.

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Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese fights for a rebound against Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith (right) during the first half of a WNBA game at State Farm Arena on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)
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Should Atlanta privatize security at the world’s busiest airport?

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DeKalb school bus drivers’ concerns: raises, retirement, respect

DeKalb high school student shot at bus stop, police say

DeKalb leaders

Two DeKalb schools leaders were suspended, demoted. Now they’re suing.

World Cup hotel bookings

We full? What Atlanta hotel bookings for World Cup look like.

What Hermeus’ Atlanta future looks like

How Atlanta fits into hypersonic plane startup Hermeus’ future