Georgia News
More than 2,000 addiction and mental health programs nationwide received nearly $2 billion in funding cancellation notices from the Trump administration this week. The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reportedly reversed the cuts following a storm of controversy. (Arin Yoon/The New York Times 2025)

Federal govt abruptly cuts, restores Atlanta nonprofit’s mental health funds

An Atlanta-area nonprofit was among many told this week that its federal grant funding for mental health programs had been cut off, before the decision was reversed.

Georgia Power CEO Kim Greene

Georgia Power CEO teases plans to lower rates, touts data center expansion

Georgia Power CEO Kim Greene said in a speech Wednesday that the company will lower its rates this summer, as it faces customer frustration over high monthly bills.

Data Surge Taxes

Data centers promise tax gains for Georgia. But are they delivering?

As Big Tech has faced pushback from communities about the hulking projects and concerns over rising energy bills, developers have leaned into big financial promises.

Crime & Public Safety
The Point at Emory

‘All clear’ at Emory after university warns of campus emergency

The Emory University campus was given the “all clear” Friday shortly before 3 p.m., about two hours after an emergency alert was issued.

Immigration detention

Mexican national dies while in ICE custody in Clayton County

The detainee is the third Mexican national to die in ICE custody over the last year in Georgia.

Chamblee shooting

Officials ID Walmart theft suspect killed after allegedly pulling gun on police

The suspect was shot after he pulled a gun on officers, Chamblee police said.

Now Playing

Downtown Atlanta parking lot will be a $5 billion bet on the city’s future

More Metro News
Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson wipes away tears during a press conference in Atlanta on June 21, 2024, the day after her arrest. She is suing the arresting officer and the city of Atlanta, seeking at least $50 million. (Ziyu Julian Zhu for the AJC)

Ousted judge demands $50M in lawsuit tied to nightclub arrest

Encampment Clearings

Dickens urges Fulton County to honor homeless services funding

Tiger Woods and Arthur Blank

Tiger Woods, Arthur Blank teaming up to transform former APS school

porsche anniversary

Seeing more new Porsche cars around Atlanta? There’s a reason.

Ossoff announces southside police technology, equipment upgrades

Former College Park police chief calls for investigation of city

Atlanta Now stock images

Man kills 14-year-old boy while mishandling gun, Atlanta police say

forest park chemical fire

Shelter-in-place order lifted in Forest Park after chemical fire

Freezing weather in Atlanta

Bitter cold slaps metro Atlanta with freezing temps

Verizon Outage

Verizon outage fixed after hours of interrupted service, company says

Costa Coffee potential sale

Coca-Cola reportedly halting sale of Costa Coffee