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

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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

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

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

DAVID PLAZAS

Atlanta’s not done growing. But to many residents, it sure feels full.

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

6 vaccines older adults should discuss with their doctor

Your immune system needs a boost at every stage of life. If you’re 50 or older, this might be the perfect time to check whether any of your vaccines need an update.

New Black Wall Street Market opened to fanfare. It’s soon closing.

The market's founder turned a vacant Target store into a thriving marketplace where more than 100 Black entrepreneurs could sell their wares.

Third victim dies after fatal DeKalb shooting spree, police say

The DOJ added a federal firearm charge to the lengthy list that Olaolukitan Adon Abel is facing after a shooting spree on April 13.

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Third victim dies after fatal DeKalb shooting spree, police say

The DOJ added a federal firearm charge to the lengthy list that Olaolukitan Adon Abel is facing after a shooting spree on April 13.

Georgia lawyers compete to curb rising food insecurity

Attorneys across Georgia are competing to raise the most money for the state's regional food banks as 1 in 5 Georgia children face food insecurity.

Higher gas prices might be here to stay, energy secretary warns

Gas prices might not dip below $3 per gallon until 2027, secretary Chris Wright said, though Georgians are paying about 42 cents less per gallon than the national average.

Metro Atlanta 911 systems working to implement new technology

GRIDLOCK GUY

A 911 call taker shares what helps — and hurts — in a crisis

For starters, know your location before you call in.

Are you a MARTA bus? If not, get out of the new Rapid A-Line’s red lanes.

MARTA launched its first new transit line in more than 20 years on Saturday, which debuted speedier service in red lanes that are for buses only.

Tianah Robinson’s parents view her body at Ebenezer Baptist Church before the start of a celebration of life Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Atlanta. Robinson was the 16-year-old who was killed during a shooting at Piedmont Park following 404 Day celebrations. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

‘Built-in best friend’: Family says final goodbye to teen killed in Piedmont Park

Loved ones say goodbye to Tianah Robinson at an Atlanta funeral weeks after the teen was killed in an unsolved shooting at Piedmont Park.

PHOTOS: Funeral for 16-year-old Tianah Robinson, who was fatally shot at Piedmont Park

Robinson was fatally shot on April 4 at Piedmont Park. The incident occurred more than an hour after the 404 Day festivities concluded.

A step toward stability? Atlanta health professionals react to CDC nomination.

Dr. Erica Schwartz must still be confirmed by the Senate. Metro Atlanta health professionals and former CDC employees are ‘cautiously optimistic.’

Christian school football coach faces new charge for child sexual abuse image

Georgia authorities say a private school teacher also took “inappropriate and surreptitious photos or videos of minor children during the course of normal school activities.”

Woman killed, grandson injured when vehicle fleeing police hit them, DeKalb officials say

A grandmother was killed and her 14-year-old grandson were hit by a stolen vehicle fleeing police, killing the woman, DeKalb authorities say.