Georgia News
Officials outline agendas in annual Eggs & Issues breakfast

Kemp budget includes tax cuts, $2,000 for teachers and state employees

Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday unveiled plans to put more than $2 billion back in the pockets of taxpayers through tax cuts and rebates.

Terri Denison

She helped guide Georgia small businesses for decades. Now, she’s retiring.

Terri Denison led the Small Business Administration’s Georgia District for about two dozen years.

Melody Lee, photographed at the Mercedes-Benz USA’s headquarters in Sandy Springs on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. When Lee was young, her parents had a beige 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D, and now Lee is chief marketing officer for Mercedes-Benz USA. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
AJC HER+STORY

Mercedes-Benz USA exec: AI is ‘changing the way that we do everything’

As Mercedes-Benz USA’s chief marketing officer, Melody Lee sees herself as a steward of the storied auto brand that turns 140 on Jan. 29.

Crime & Public Safety
Chamblee shooting

Walmart shoplifter killed after pulling gun on Chamblee officers, chief says

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

Central Park warming center shooting

2 shot at Atlanta warming center; GBI investigating after officer returned fire

A suspect is in custody after police say he opened fire at an Old Fourth Ward recreation center being used to help unhoused people stay warm during a cold spell in Atlanta.

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

Jaden Young said he accidentially shot the boy, who was taken to the hospital in critical condition with a gunshot wound to his back but did not survive, police say.

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Two Cobb County inmates were arrested within days following separate investigations.

2 Cobb officers arrested in separate sexual battery, child abuse cases

Old and New

Coca-Cola reshuffles leadership team as new CEO readies for role

Barry Lynch, pioneer in computer programming, dies at 92

Barry Lynch, pioneer in computer programming, dies at 92

I-285 South road sign removal to I-85
TRAFFIC UPDATE

I-285 South ramp to I-85 reopens after crews remove overhead sign

Henry government veteran named new county manager

Ethics complaint dismissed against Henry’s county manager

Chilly temps linger Tuesday in metro Atlanta

Light snow possible in far North Georgia as next round of Arctic air sweeps in

Centennial Yards tour

Inside Centennial Yards: Atlanta’s newest neighborhood and attraction

Nicole Boynton enjoys the warm sunshine on her face in Atlanta on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, just a week after being released from prison after serving 23 years of a life sentence. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

After years of abuse, she went to prison. Now, she gets a fresh start.

Fani Willis testifies

Fani Willis’ office faces $17M bill in Trump prosecution

Delta Concourse D Sky Club

Delta ‘prioritizing’ upgrades to Atlanta Sky Clubs. Here’s what that means.