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Atlanta issues boil water advisory after treatment plant power failure

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Portman buys Atlanta’s tallest hotel, reacquiring tower its founder built

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Douglas teacher accused of sex with student facing more charges

I-285 weekend closure sends traffic detouring through Atlanta

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

OPINION

Quiz Bowl and trivia challenges strengthen teens’ brains in the AI era

Pedestrians enjoy warm weather along the Atlanta Beltline on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

ALEX TAYLOR

Future of Atlanta Beltline hangs in the balance. Trains are not the answer.

Readers write

AJC readers write about the costs of tax cuts, judicial politics and the ERA.

‘Most unusual’: Seasoned Fulton judges ousted by prosecutors

Two Fulton County judges with a combined 30 years in their roles have been defeated at the polls by prosecutors in the office of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

BILL TORPY

Three savage attacks and a disturbed suspect make random crime hit home

The fear is not a calculus based on mathematical probability. It’s a deep-seated, primitive emotion in the gut.

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Family and friends wear shirts with Tianah Robinson on them during a celebration of life at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Robinson was the 16-year-old who was killed during a shooting at Piedmont Park on following 404 Day celebrations. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

‘It’s hard to sleep’: Family wants answers in teen’s Piedmont Park slaying

Tianah Robinson's family is still searching for answers nearly seven weeks after the 16-year-old was fatally shot inside Piedmont Park.

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Atlanta joining initiative aiming to stop human trafficking ahead of World Cup

The “It’s a Penalty” campaign raises human trafficking awareness around major sporting events worldwide.

A Bitcoin Depot ATM is shown at a Citgo Gas Station on Holcomb Bridge Road in Norcross in February 2020. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2020)

Atlanta area firm with the most bitcoin ATMs in North America to shut down

Bitcoin Depot was the largest network of bitcoin kiosks in North America, but saw its revenue crater after increased scrutiny.

Site of skeletal Midtown office tower hit with ‘unsafe’ warning

Famed Atlanta developer and former Georgia Tech football star John Dewberry has long envisioned a sweeping revitalization of the former BellSouth headquarters building.

THE STEERING COLUMN

Memorial Day road trip: How to stay safe, save money and hit the road smart

Avoid the busiest getaway windows when possible. Early mornings, later evenings or less popular travel days can make your Memorial Day weekend trip calmer.

Memorial Day weekend travel: What motorists can expect to pay for gas

Gas prices are elevated in metro Atlanta and around Georgia thanks to the conflict in the Middle East.

Re-creating a ’90s summer is trending in parenthood

With less screen time and more unstructured play, embracing the spirit of a '90s summer can help kids build creativity, negotiation skills and other valuable life lessons.

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia is housed in the Richard B. Russell Federal Building in Atlanta. (Image: U.S. Dist

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.

Incumbent Woods appears headed to runoff in Georgia school superintendent race

Democrat Lydia Powell leads her party in the Georgia school superintendent primary while the GOP contest appears headed to a runoff including incumbent Richard Woods.