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Former Atlanta Dream star Brittney Griner files for divorce, court records show
Former Atlanta Dream star and WNBA veteran Brittney Griner filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle, in Fulton County on Thursday, court records show.

Canadian wildfire smoke sends light haze over Georgia skies
Atlanta's air quality reading is 'moderate' Friday as Canadian wildfires bring a light haze to North and central Georgia.

New traffic pattern? Bike barriers elevate safety, and some drivers’ tires
Protected bike lane barriers on Atlanta's Cherokee Avenue have been struck at least three times, while advocates say the design improves cyclist safety.

Colleagues defend Mike Collins’ handling of son-in-law drama
Senate candidate Mike Collins, seeking to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, says "if you really want to know where we stand, look at our voting record.”
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Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as director of the CDC
Schwartz, who served as deputy surgeon general during President Donald Trump’s first administration, will be Trump’s second CDC director since his return to the White House.

Rick Jackson: Atlanta should retain control of Hartsfield-Jackson
While Rick Jackson talks about the airport and lowering insurance costs, Keisha Lance Bottoms touts business development record, Medicaid expansion at Georgia Chamber lunch.

Buc-ee’s fight with Georgia store in spotlight after late night show prank
Last Week Tonight host John Oliver used Canton small business’ legal fight with the Texas convenience giant to illustrate how the “trademark bully” operates.

World’s largest law firm beefs up politics team in Atlanta ahead of elections
Dentons is bolstering its deeply rooted government affairs practice in Atlanta as economic development surges in the Southeast and Georgia prepares to elect new leaders.

Attorney says mother in Lawrenceville hot car death made ‘good faith’ mistake
Deja Coleman, who is accused in her baby's death after he was left in a car outside her workplace, was described by her attorney as a sleep-deprived, single mother of three.
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Buc-ee’s fight with Georgia store in spotlight after late night show prank
Last Week Tonight host John Oliver used Canton small business’ legal fight with the Texas convenience giant to illustrate how the “trademark bully” operates.
Amid data center pushback, Atlanta council debates new task force
If approved, the task force would hold at least six meetings and two public hearings, then issue a report.

Fulton asks voters to extend transportation sales tax
T-SPLOST could raise $662 million total over five years.

Looking back: 30 years since the Olympics in Atlanta
Thirty years ago, Atlanta hosted the Olympics. Here's a look back at those days.
Wanted: Buyer for long-vacant historic downtown mansion
The circa-1901 Victorian mansion has sat vacant for at least two decades along Peachtree Street in the shadow of the Southeast’s tallest skyscraper, Bank of America Plaza.

Flood damage in North Georgia town to leave residents with little water for weeks, officials say
McCaysville, a town of about 1,000 near the Tennessee border, and the surrounding area were hit by heavy weekend rain, leaving the city's water system damaged.

A.M. ATL: Board stiff
Morning, y'all. In your Aug. 4 update: Georgia ICE developments, State Election Board controversies, a preview of the 2026 AJC Super 11 and more.
ICE detention in Georgia grew 90% under Trump. Advocates suing for records.
Georgia has the fourth-largest number of immigrant detainees in the nation.
A magnolia falls in Atlanta, and a piece of baseball history fades
A giant magnolia tree that long stood sentry in the outfield of the legendary Atlanta Crackers baseball team's Ponce de Leon Park has finally toppled.
Under fire, City Council tells mayor’s office to craft extreme heat plan
City Council unanimously passed the resolution Monday, which calls on Mayor Andre Dickens' office and other city departments to craft a multi-pronged heat safety plan.





