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Wildfire smoke blankets Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as fires burn across Georgia and Florida amid extremely dry conditions. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Georgia wildfires prompt state of emergency in south and haze in Atlanta

New hotel brand selected to anchor Centennial Yards’ entertainment district

Georgia’s pre-K program among the best in the U.S., report says

Georgia’s pre-K program among the strongest in the U.S., report says

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Cobb police shoot, kill man wanted on murder charge related to scooter crash, GBI says

Decatur High School investigates swastika drawn on campus

Man charged in DeKalb shooting spree dies in jail, sheriff’s office says

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Fulton County’s jail crisis demands more than a staffing fix

When jails are overcrowded and understaffed, everyone loses. The Fulton County Jail is at a crossroads. Real reform requires collaboration and courage.

PATRICIA MURPHY

Keisha Lance Bottoms is racing ahead as rivals battle each other

While Keisha Lance Bottoms’ rivals race to boost their own bios and policies ahead of primary day, the former Atlanta mayor is running unchallenged at the top of the field.

NEDRA RHONE

City Council must uphold commitment to data center ban in Atlanta

In a fast-moving industry, Atlanta leaders acted to limit data centers in certain communities. Now it's time to hold the line.

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Zachary Perry, parliamentarian for NPU-V counts votes to recommend against a City of Atlanta change that would allow a data center to be built in Adair Park on Monday, April 13, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

NEDRA RHONE

City Council must uphold commitment to data center ban in Atlanta

In a fast-moving industry, Atlanta leaders acted to limit data centers in certain communities. Now it's time to hold the line.

Texas law firm poaches real estate group to open Atlanta office

Texas law firm Winstead is opening an Atlanta office with a group of real estate attorneys it poached from the newly merged Taft | Morris Manning.

In legal twist, deputy convicted in jail death case after civil suit failed

Former Fulton County Sheriff’s Office deputy Arron Cook pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and violation of oath charges this week in the 2018 death of Antonio May.

Is Atlanta ready for the World Cup? That depends on who you ask

With the FIFA World Cup weeks away, Atlanta officials say the city is ready for the influx of visitors and the global spotlight. But not everyone seems so sure.

MARTA’s reputation, development on the line as Atlanta hosts Super Bowl

At $2.50, MARTA fare is one of the best deals to get to FIFA World Cup games

While New Jersey will charge transit riders $150 for a roundtrip fare during World Cup games, MARTA fares will remain $2.50 one way.

The impact of the Iran war on gas prices in metro Atlanta

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

Current and former Atlanta Mayors gather at Big Bethel AME Church to push to protect DEI initiatives in the City of Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta quietly joins fight against the Trump administration’s anti-DEI push

The Fresno v. Turner lawsuit is one of several filed by groups of municipalities and authorities against the Trump administration over the last year.

Tianah Robinson’s father touches her casket as it leaves Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta following a celebration of life 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)

GUEST COLUMN

Atlanta’s Easter weekend gun violence must never be acceptable to Georgians

Across Atlanta on Easter weekend, young people got caught in the crossfire of gun violence. Common-sense changes to Georgia firearms laws could have prevented tragedy.

Former NFL players face their health head-on at Atlanta event

Retired NFL players turn to free screenings in Atlanta to catch lingering injuries and health issues that surface long after their playing days end.

Meet the controversial former mayor seeking a seat on the Fulton Commission

Tiffany Henyard’s tenure as mayor of Dolton, Illinois, lasted just one term, but it was marred by controversy.