News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Mayor Andre Dickens made an emotional appeal to City Council members during an hourslong presentation.

Thousands of sports fans are facing a dilemma, trying to decide whether the chance to see the world’s best soccer stars take the pitch in downtown Atlanta is worth the price.

Norfolk Southern blamed a few months of tough winter weather, as well as unexpected freight demand for slower train speeds. A key union said staffing is the problem.

The FIFA World Cup formally begins Thursday in Mexico City, and Atlanta hosts the first of its eight matches on Monday.

A former South Fulton detective alleges city officials retaliated after he investigated corruption and theft, naming the city and its public safety director in a lawsuit.

Buckhead perfume store Indiehouse Modern Fragrances has a partnership with an AI company that allows customers to create their own custom fragrance.

After recent violence in public spaces, leaders in Atlanta and elsewhere try to manage public perception and safety before the FIFA World Cup.

Anthony Gresham allegedly shot a teen Friday at the Midtown station, and John Elijah Matthews is tied to a fatal May 30 stabbing at the Oakland City station, police say.

The Centurion Foundation, an Atlanta-based nonprofit, said it has initiated a process to potentially acquire Northlake Mall.

The suspect was taken into custody after fleeing into the woods Sunday morning in Douglas County, according to MARTA.