News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Driving for New Year’s? Here’s when traffic is expected to be the worst.
Officials anticipate the lead up to New Year’s Day won’t be as bumper-to-bumper as what some drivers endured during Christmas travel.

AG’s latest gang target is motorcycle club police tie to deadly Clayton shooting
Georgia's top gang prosecution unit recently won a major victory against leaders of Outcast Motorcycle Club’s southeast Georgia chapter.

2 injured when small plane crashes in DeKalb neighborhood
The FAA and the NTSB are investigating the crash of a small plane near DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Sunday. Two people suffered "minor to moderate injuries, officials said.

Coca-Cola will reorganize its workforce in 2026. It starts with 75 layoffs.
Coca-Cola announced Tuesday in a public notice it will lay off 75 workers at its Atlanta headquarters on Feb. 28.

We are forging ahead as our print era comes to a close
James Kennedy, chairman emeritus of Cox Enterprises, reflects on the AJC’s evolution and its commitment to local news as it transitions to a digital-only future.
As the final AJC editions are printed, an era of local news ends
For 157 years, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and its parent publications have produced a printed newspaper. That ends today. The AJC will be all-digital tomorrow.

Man shot by Gwinnett police after allegedly ramming patrol vehicle identified
Gwinnett County police fatally shot a man after he drove into a patrol vehicle and pointed a gun at officers following a traffic stop late Tuesday night, authorities said.

Atlanta officer accused of killing girlfriend after Christmas party
Kevin Stroner, 56, who died from suicide, was identified as the suspect by police, while Moriah Cardona, 44, was listed as a homicide victim by the medical examiner’s office.
Fulton judge dismisses RICO charges against training center protesters
In his order issued Tuesday, the judge said Attorney General Chris Carr did not have the authority to bring RICO charges.
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Atlanta officer accused of killing girlfriend after Christmas party
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Reflections on a life in print: My four-decade journey with the AJC
Author and historian Herman ‘Skip’ Mason Jr. has appeared in the AJC and preserved it.

The feds, a flipper and a Russian’s decaying mansion: An Atlanta real estate saga
The Treasury Department accused an Atlanta real estate investor of "egregious" violations of economic sanctions after he bought a Russian socialite's Alpharetta mansion.

Stone Mountain Park ‘truth-telling’ exhibits damaged by water leak
A burst water pipe inside Memorial Hall has delayed the planned opening of the new museum until spring.
At a strange year’s end, a search for hope on Peachtree Street
As a stormy 2025 draws to a close and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution winds down print operations, a reporter walks up the city's main street and encounters optimism.
Decatur gives peace-promoting Buddhist monks ‘rock star’ treatment
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Fulton judge dismisses RICO charges against training center protesters
In his order issued Tuesday, the judge said Attorney General Chris Carr did not have the authority to bring RICO charges.
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A year after deadly terrorist attack, Georgia fans return to New Orleans
City leaders say state, federal law enforcement will ensure this year’s Sugar Bowl is safe. The National Guard will also be on the scene.

Want to go to the sold-out Sugar Bowl? Some sweet ticket deals may be scams.
UGA fans and those attending the Peach Bowl in Atlanta should use guaranteed online platforms to buy tickets and be mindful of scalpers, experts say.





