News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Sleeping 7-year-old boy injured in drive-by shooting, Atlanta police say
The incident happened early Thursday morning at an apartment complex in southwest Atlanta that has been the scene of previous shootings.

Spaghetti Junction was built to fix Atlanta traffic. So, why is it still a nightmare?
Spaghetti Junction is infamous. Credit: AJC|Getty|@throwedoffjaun, @kjackzsupreme/IG|@dajwajj/TT|Outkast|Sony Pictures|Bita Honavar, Floyd Jillson/AJC

Ga. men charged after break-in attempt at ‘Real Housewives’ star’s Florida home
Larsa Pippen, who has been part of the Bravo reality television show’s cast on and off since its debut in 2011, was not home when the incident happened Sunday afternoon.
No sand for you! Popular Georgia beach loses fed erosion funds to New Jersey.
Tybee Island's beach in Georgia won't be renourished next year after the federal government cut funding and directed the remaining dollars to New Jersey.
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Coweta votes to turn this 800-acre forest into $17B data center campus
It took 15 months, a prolonged moratorium and a zoning code revamp, but one of Georgia’s largest — and most high-profile — data center projects will move forward.
Clay Fuller wins runoff election, close margin spooks Republicans
Republican Clay Fuller has defeated Democrat Shawn Harris in a special election runoff Tuesday in Georgia's 14th Congressional District to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Rapper Lil Tjay arrested in connection with Offset shooting; calls him a ‘rat’
Atlanta’s Offset, of Migos fame, was shot near a Florida casino and remains hospitalized.
Easter weekend shootings put pressure on Atlanta’s youth violence strategy
Curbing teen crime has always been a cornerstone of Mayor Dickens’ agenda. Can the city keep rates down ahead of the FIFA World Cup?
Bills awaiting Kemp’s approval could impact protests, police, religious services
During Georgia’s 2026 legislative session, criminal justice and law enforcement measures emerged that could soon become law. Here’s what you need to know.
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Georgia-based hypersonic plane startup Hermeus moves HQ to California
Atlanta will remain the defense aviation startup’s ‘production home’ as it scales up production.

3 students from metro Atlanta Christian school killed in fiery Florida crash
The water tower in Cumming will be lit in the school colors of Horizon Christian Academy, where the four teens involved in the crash were students.

Delta to raise bag fees amid ongoing Iran war
The move is because of ‘evolving global conditions and industry dynamics,’ the airline said. It hasn't raised domestic baggage fees in more than two years.

Fani Willis hires disgraced ex-judge as prosecutor
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has hired a disgraced ex-judge who resigned in February while facing possible removal from the county's superior court.

Hot Atlanta legal market attracts North Carolina’s largest firm
Moore & Van Allen is the latest law firm to open an office in Atlanta amid steady growth and significant upheaval in the city's legal market.
How the Gathering Spot evolved over 10 years into an Atlanta civic hub
A decade ago this spring, the Gathering Spot opened its doors. It has welcomed top elected officials, billionaires and people across the country to build a community.

Atlanta rapper Offset shot near Florida casino, in stable condition
The hip-hop artist from influential trio Migos was reported to be hospitalized Monday night.

Atlanta mayor says he’ll enforce teen curfews following last weekend’s shootings
Family starts GoFundMe to pay funeral expenses of 16-year-old killed on a day when the Midtown Atlanta park hosted a 404 Day celebration.

Judge tosses lobbyist’s lawsuit against Atlanta’s former inspector general
The complaint accused former Inspector General Shannon Manigault of constitutional violations related to subpoenaed financial information and retaliating to criticism.
April showers pour down on Stone Mountain’s Easter service
It wasn't the normal crowd of thousands at the 80th annual Easter sunrise service Sunday morning, but hundreds under ponchos and umbrellas braved the rain to worship.






