News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Barnes and Noble expansion and how it impacts local book stores

Barnes & Noble is expanding in metro Atlanta. What does that mean for indie bookstores?

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Revelers make merry at the Chaka Khan Hacienda party at Pullman Yards on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. (Ben Gray for the AJC 2023)

Traffic, noise and a Kirkwood mystery: Why doesn’t Pullman need event permits?

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In this Atlanta-area film studio, visitors can dine while creators go viral

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Severe thunderstorms possible Sunday evening across Georgia

Julia Garner returning to metro Atlanta to film Apple TV’s ‘Guilty Creatures’

BOOKSHELF

Five summer novels more substantive than your typical beach read

GRIDLOCK GUY

Modern autos need different ‘flavors’ for their horns

Husband charged with murder after shooting wife and son, Cobb police say

Shital Wrzesien, "distinguished Georgia Tech alumna and and esteemed technology leader," was found dead after a double shooting.

Marietta police arrested three teenagers

3 arrested when squatting complaint in Marietta leads to trafficking charges

Marietta police seek a fourth person who was also at the troubled Veritas at East Cobb complex, where two underage girls say they were forced to do sex acts.

UPDATE

DeKalb officer out on bond in teen’s ‘accidental’ fatal shooting during arrest

A DeKalb County police officer is out on bond, accused of “accidentally” firing his gun while arresting a 19-year-old man Tuesday evening, officials say.

Georgia News

Number of immigrant kids in Georgia foster care growing amid ICE crackdown

Georgia’s beleaguered child welfare system is facing increased demand for services from the children of deported immigrants at a time when the system is already strained.

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Georgia judges OK millions in wrongful conviction claims under new law

A year ago, the Legislature tasked a relatively unknown group of Georgia judges with something rare: building out a legal process from scratch to compensate Georgia’s wrongful...

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Traffic, noise and a Kirkwood mystery: Why doesn’t Pullman need event permits?

Atlanta's Pullman Yards, once an industrial site, is now an entertainment complex billed as “The South’s Premier Destination.” Neighbors aren't happy and want answers.

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Crime & Public Safety

Georgia judges OK millions in wrongful conviction claims under new law

A year ago, the Legislature tasked a relatively unknown group of Georgia judges with something rare: building out a legal process from scratch to compensate Georgia’s wrongful...

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Holster, then handcuff: Fatal DeKalb arrest defied most officer training

Law enforcement officers in Georgia are generally trained not to handle a firearm while they handcuff. A recent DeKalb officer’s arrest has sparked questions about procedure.

Apalachee shooting suspect to appear in Barrow County for plea, sentence hearing

Colt Gray is set to appear in court for a non-negotiated plea and sentencing hearing on July 24, indicating he may be changing that not guilty plea.

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Education

Grad PLUS loans have been eliminated. Here’s what this means for Georgia students

Georgia colleges, students adjust to federal loan program changes

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Politics

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Nation & World

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More Metro News

Mary Mac’s offers reservations, Leftie Lee’s will close and more

One of Atlanta’s oldest restaurants changes its reservation policy, an opportunity to Kick It with the AJC and more restaurant happenings around Atlanta this week.

‘Explosive diarrhea’ cases are spreading. Here’s what you need to know.

Georgia is one of the 31 states with cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal disease caused by microscopic parasites that can contaminate food and water. Summer is prime time.

Peachtree Road Race updates: Victory lap

The AJC wraps up this year's Peachtree Road Race with highlights, favorite photos and personal triumphs.

Ophelia, who was shot and killed Wednesday by a Cobb County Sheriff's deputy, is shown here in her service dog vest. (Courtesy of Healing4Heroes)

Dog shot and killed by Cobb County sheriff’s deputy

Cobb County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that a deputy shot the dog because it was being “aggressive.” The dog's owner strongly denies that.

THE STEERING COLUMN

The slow comeback of simpler cars

The low-cost Slate Truck electric vehicle and even the uber-expensive Bugatti Tourbillon do not feature the huge screens so popular among automakers.

What year is it? These Georgia-made cars look classic, but only on the outside.

Vintage Modern wraps classic car veneers around the latest vehicle undercarriages, with models often starting at $250,000.

Federal judge won’t recuse in UPS race bias case amid misconduct inquiry

Facing possible impeachment over misconduct, a federal judge in Atlanta has denied several associated requests for her recusal from criminal and civil cases.

Georgia Aquarium plans to adopt two beluga whales in its largest rescue yet

The Georgia Aquarium adopted two beluga whales from a Canadian zoo with a complicated legacy.

Husband charged with murder after shooting wife and son, Cobb police say

Shital Wrzesien, "distinguished Georgia Tech alumna and and esteemed technology leader," was found dead after a double shooting.

3 arrested when squatting complaint in Marietta leads to trafficking charges

Marietta police seek a fourth person who was also at the troubled Veritas at East Cobb complex, where two underage girls say they were forced to do sex acts.