News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Take 2: Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific again put merger bid to regulators

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

AJC announces inaugural Subscriber Week

Georgia actor brings dance moves to Michael Jackson blockbuster biopic

How a Georgia songwriter turned his love for Macon into a music festival

South Georgia wildfires could get beneficial rain, severe storms on horizon

Zachary Perry, parliamentarian for Neighborhood Planning Unit-V, takes a moment during a contentious meeting April 13 where the NPU-V voted to recommend against a city of Atlanta change that would allow a data center to be built in Adair Park. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

GUEST COLUMN

After local data center vote, Atlanta has a chance to get development right

Amid decline in film production, equipment rental company exits Atlanta

Your commute on Ga. 400 is about to get worse. Then it’ll get better (maybe).

The $11B project, aimed at rebuilding one of metro Atlanta’s worst traffic corridors, promises relief for commuters, but data shows congestion may eventually climb back up.

UPDATE

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

Damian Strozier, 31, was fatally shot by Cobb police after an hourslong search, the GBI said.

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

Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday evening, according to authorities.

Georgia News

Rivian to boost EV production at planned Georgia plant, shrinks DOE loan

Rivian's amended loan allows the first phase of its future plant an hour east of Atlanta to have an annual capacity of 300,000 vehicles, a 50% increase from prior plans.

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Georgia Power’s parent saw profits rise to start 2026 thanks to data centers

Georgia Power parent saw profits rise to start 2026, thanks to data centers

Georgia and neighboring states in Atlanta-based Southern Co.’s service territory have seen a slew of new data center construction.

South Georgia wildfires could get beneficial rain, severe storms on horizon

Beneficial showers in southeast Georgia could bring more than an inch of rain over large wildfires in the area.

Crime & Public Safety

Ben Crump holds presser alleging medical neglect of Fulton Jail inmate

Prominent civil rights attorney alleges medical neglect at Fulton jail

Attorney Ben Crump said his clients’ constitutional rights were violated and characterized his treatment as `deliberate indifference.’

Hawks fixing ‘deep’ damage caused by trusted exec, leader says

The Atlanta Hawks' former senior vice president of finance was sentenced Wednesday to just over three years in federal prison for stealing $3.8 million from the team.

16-year-old shot, killed in year’s first homicide on MARTA property

The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the teen Tuesday, a day after the shooting, as Xavier Wright, who would have turned 17 next week.

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Education

DeKalb parents find holes in school closure proposals

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Business

Take 2: Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific again put merger bid to regulators

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Politics

Georgia opts in to new federal school voucher program

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Nation & World

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More Metro News

Gov. Kemp on Georgia wildfires: ‘Not out of woods’ but ‘better’ after rain

Gov. Brian Kemp toured drought-stricken South Georgia Tuesday as officials reported headway fighting big wildfires but warned they wouldn't be extinguished soon despite rain.

Developer that sued South Fulton over zoning is poised to get $9M tax break

A Fulton County agency gave preliminary approval to a $9.3 million tax break for developer KMT Partners to support the project despite some controversy.

These ‘smart fabric’ sheets could revolutionize how hospitals prevent bedsores

Georgia Tech researchers are piloting crib-based sensor technology at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, using an app to alert staff when patients are at risk.

16-year-old shot, killed in year’s first homicide on MARTA property

The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the teen Tuesday, a day after the shooting, as Xavier Wright, who would have turned 17 next week.

Dekalb County Arson suspect arrested presser

15 fires in 7 hours: DeKalb man accused of arson during drought

The fires were set late Sunday night into Monday morning, within a half-mile radius of the Clarkston GSU Perimeter College.

The tiny RFID chip has revolutionized how UPS ships packages

UPS sees profit, revenue decline but promises ‘inflection’ ahead in 2026

UPS saw revenues and profit decline in the first quarter, but executives say the back half of 2026 will be where its major strategic shift starts to pay off.

Mini cans, cherry flavors boost Coke’s first-quarter results

Coca-Cola on Tuesday posted higher quarterly sales than expected despite a strained geopolitical and consumer environment.

(From left) Jacqueline Adams, LaDena Bolton and Oneka Willabus are candidates for the Super District 7 seat on the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners. The race will be decided in the May 19 primary or in a June runoff. (Courtesy)

Primarily decided: May 19 election likely conclusive in some local races

Georgia’s May 19 primary (or the June runoff) could effectively decide county races in Fulton, DeKalb and Cobb, where partisan makeups give primary winners a strong edge.

Mass cancellations hit Atlanta airport, shutdown causes uncertainty

As Delta flight delays mount, pilots and management point fingers

Delta’s cancellations from pilot staffing are up tenfold as the airline heads into a busy summer.

Inauguration Day: Atlanta mayor, council to be sworn in to office

INSIDE CITY HALL

Atlanta council president wants a city car and driver for official business

The Department of Public Works and the Finance Department would be tasked with designating a vehicle and funding Overstreet’s `portal-to-portal transportation.'