News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Micheal Shealey Cockran SFPD

Video, GPS tie South Fulton officer to sexual assault, officials say

The alleged incident occurred Saturday, and Micheal Cockran has since been fired from the police department.

MARTA Hope feature
THE FUTURE OF MARTA

Homeless people shelter at MARTA stations. A program helps them find housing.

While MARTA HOPE was created with the goal of helping homeless people rather than increasing ridership, both aims are connected, particularly with the World Cup coming up.

Saturday and weekend airport wait times

How long are security lines at Atlanta airport? ‘There’s no telling,’ staff says

The president has suggested bringing in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement workers to fill gaps left by Transportation Security Administration employees.

Georgia News
Local officials blindsided by reported plan to detain migrants in warehouse

Social Circle resident: ICE facility ‘will affect my family’

Critics of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement warehouse in Social Circle spoke out at the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday.

ICE at Atlanta airport appears to step into some TSA functions

ICE presence makes airport a no-fly zone for immigrant community

Agents have been observed standing or walking around public areas — though some have received training to help with identification and boarding pass verification.

Atlanta Airport March 26 2026

Trump to order TSA workers paid as Atlanta airport feels strain of shutdown

“It handles more passengers than any other facility in the world. But it wasn’t designed for what we’re experiencing," Atlanta airport General Manager Ricky Smith said.

Crime & Public Safety
No Kings rally and march in downtown Atlanta

Immigration, war bring thousands to Georgia State Capitol for ‘No Kings’ march

Thousands gathered at the Georgia State Capitol on Saturday for a 'No Kings' protest where people expressed their concerns about President Donald Trump's policies.

Tyson

Lawsuits follow deadly explosion at Tyson Foods facility in Georgia

Negligence by Tyson Foods and its subsidiary led to an explosion at a poultry feed site in Southwest Georgia that killed a man and seriously injured another, lawsuits allege.

No Kings Rally in Atlanta

Driving Saturday? ‘No Kings’ protests could back up traffic in some spots.

More than a dozen 'No Kings' protests and related events are scheduled for Saturday throughout metro Atlanta and could cause traffic disruptions.

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Slutty Vegan owner Pinky Cole (center) talks with Arian Simone, founding partner and CEO of the Fearless Fund, at the Marie Claire Power Play summit at the St. Regis in Buckhead. Cole's home was returned to her after being seized in a bankruptcy case. (Ben Gray for the AJC 2025)
UPDATE

Pinky Cole’s Loganville house returned to her after creditor seized it

Georgia-Pacific Center

Atlanta’s 6th tallest building slated to include affordable housing

Gas prices in Atlanta and Cobb
THE STEERING COLUMN

Hybrid time: Surging gas prices match surging hybrid compact SUV sales

Local officials blindsided by reported plan to detain migrants in warehouse

Social Circle resident: ICE facility ‘will affect my family’

Verite News Deep South Today

He led NBC News. Now he’s pouring millions into nonprofit news in the South.

India Arie
AJC INTERVIEW

Atlanta’s India Arie debuted 25 years ago. Her ‘acoustic soul’ finds new purpose.

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport long lines

Why have airport lines seemed worse at ATL? The reasons are many.

No Kings Rally in Atlanta

Driving Saturday? ‘No Kings’ protests could back up traffic in some spots.

Tatum Lakes Nature Preserve,

Southwest Atlanta’s Tatum Lakes to become city’s newest nature preserve

Atlanta and Cobb County Sheriffs police horses

Neigh-sayers, beware: Police horses gearing up to patrol World Cup events