Watch the AJC short documentary "Can Oysters Save a Sinking Island?"
Is Atlanta still the Black Mecca of music?
News for Metro Atlanta and Region
Credit: Chaya Tong
Meteorite hunters chase treasures after fireball streaks across Georgia
Hundreds of people descended on Georgia after a meteor blazed across the sky last week. Enthusiasts collect and sell celestial debris from the event for up to $100 per gram.
Credit: TNS
Cancellations at Atlanta airport continue after storms
A Delta spokesperson confirmed to the AJC that additional delays and cancellations are expected Saturday as workers reset aircraft and flight crews take required rest periods.
Credit: Ben Hendren
Gridlock Guy: A pleasant and easy MARTA commute was worth the extra travel time
Gridlock Guy took the train and bus to get from his home to his new gig at 11Alive News and found, at least this time, "MARTA worked like a charm. "
Georgia News
Credit: Bob Andres
Former Democratic House leader readies to run for Georgia attorney general
The former leader of the House Democratic Caucus in Georgia has filed paperwork to run for attorney general in the state.
Credit: Ben Hendren for the AJC
Senate GOP looks for votes to pass budget bill while Democrats pound away
The U.S. Senate is expected to take a final vote on July 1 on the tax and spending bill championed by President Donald Trump, but Republican holdouts remain.
Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ strikes fear in Georgia’s clean energy, EV sectors
If the Senate's One Big Beautiful Bill Act passes, it would eliminate tax credits for EV purchases and installing solar panels and end subsidies for clean energy companies
Crime & Public Safety
Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez
At a store that never closes, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch
At JJ Food Mart on the west side of Atlanta, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch. If you misbehave, Connell Daniels Jr. might put you on Instagram.
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
Man arrested after killing son, injuring wife in Locust Grove home, police say
James Calvin Miller was arrested after allegedly killing his son and injuring his wife in a Locust Grove home. Police say he was still firing when they arrived.
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
2nd man dies after weekend shooting at Atlanta park, police say
A weekend shooting at an Atlanta park claims two lives.
Most Read
1
Watch as a Cobb County police officer smokes The Freeze at Truist Park
2
Atlanta law firm eyes deal after losing large attorney group
3
A tornado hurled a Georgia teen from his house. His dad is documenting...
4
At a store that never closes, an armed comedian keeps the midnight...
5
Evening storms could bring more flash flooding to metro Atlanta
More Metro News
Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez
Corporate pullback from LGBTQ groups leaves Atlanta organizations in the lurch
Some Atlanta LGBTQ groups are reevaluating their programming and staffing in light of the reduced support.
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
Man arrested after killing son, injuring wife in Locust Grove home, police say
James Calvin Miller was arrested after allegedly killing his son and injuring his wife in a Locust Grove home. Police say he was still firing when they arrived.
Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez
As the community watches, former Atlanta Medical Center demolition begins
The site will undergo a massive redevelopment into a community hub that features parks, residential units and retail space.
Credit: Ben Hendren for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
DeKalb County postpones first large water, sewer rate hike
The county has not decided when the 10% increase will take effect.
Credit: Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Supreme Court to hear long-running copyright case involving Cox Communications
At issue is a 2018 lawsuit filed by Sony and other record labels asserting Cox should be held responsible for customers who allegedly committed copyright infringement.
Credit: Channel 2 Action News
2nd man dies after weekend shooting at Atlanta park, police say
A weekend shooting at an Atlanta park claims two lives.
Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com
After ‘worst-case scenario’ weather, Delta insists it’s on track for July 4
Thunderstorms, high winds and hail combined to create a pretty rough summer weather scenario for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport this weekend.
Credit: Ben Hendren
GDOT’s roadside helpers return to 24/7 service
The highway helpers who patrol metro Atlanta’s interstates will return to 24/7 service on Tuesday, just in time for the busy holiday weekend.
Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC
Supreme Court rulings could factor into case of Cobb teacher fired over book
Two Supreme Court rulings could impact a lawsuit by a Georgia teacher fired over a book she read to her class.
Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com
Atlanta mayor: Property tax hike needed to keep up with population growth
Andre Dickens said a property tax hike is almost unavoidable, as Atlanta’s leaders work to keep up with population growth that brings increased demand for city services.