Man shot, dog stolen during carjacking in downtown Atlanta

A man was shot and carjacked downtown Saturday, according to Channel 2 Action News.

He was shot in the neck when confronted by three gunmen on Baker Street, the television station reported.

His 2010 black Chevy suburban was stolen at gunpoint, with his pet Yorkshire terrier in the vehicle.

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AJC analysis: Southwest Atlanta voters hand council presidency to Overstreet

An Atlanta Journal-Constitution analysis of the vote found Marci Overstreet dominating the Southwest Atlanta votes.

Family of child injured in tow truck crash gets $13 million verdict

Tow truck company, driver were named in two other traffic accident injury lawsuits since 2023.

To TAD or not to TAD: Council considers Dickens’ $5 billion development plan

Mayor Andre Dickens’ ambitious plan to extend 8 Tax Allocation Districts is being held in city council committee for more debate.

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AJC analysis: Southwest Atlanta voters hand council presidency to Overstreet

Family of child injured in tow truck crash gets $13 million verdict

To TAD or not to TAD: Council considers Dickens’ $5 billion development plan

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DeKalb school district reveals $4M social media addiction problem

The district is suing social media companies to get them to pay for addressing students' addiction to apps like Instagram. The companies argue they aren't to blame.

Atlanta airport sees continued cancellations because of shutdown

More than 115 flight cancellations were recorded on a quieter frigid Tuesday morning, far below Saturday's surge of 370.

For Ossoff and Georgia Democrats, the shutdown fight is the message

The fight over the federal government shutdown has allowed Georgia Democrats, like U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, to show that they have the grit to stand up to Republicans.