News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Tuskegee University police chief charged with DUI in metro Atlanta
A Tuskegee University police chief was charged with driving under the influence on New Year's Day, according to a university spokesperson.

Three Georgia Lottery players kick off 2026 winning $1 million each
Three Georgia Lottery players each won $1 million dollars at the start of the new year.

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.
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s 5-year congressional career ends today
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's final day in office comes after a high-profile and often controversial five years in Congress. We look at five highlights of her tenure.

‘Affordability’ is the political buzzword of 2026
“Affordability” means different things to different people, and the political parties are offering distinct solutions to voters’ financial worries.

What data center companies are spending for Georgia land might shock you
As data center campuses get larger to meet the demands of AI, Georgia has emerged as a prime target.

Hours after ‘senseless’ shooting of DeKalb 3-year-old, police make 3 arrests
The child who was shot was listed in critical condition and detectives used video technology to make arrests, DeKalb chief says.

Abortion law challenge tops Georgia court cases to watch
An abortion law fight, a rare mass school shooting trial and a groundbreaking lawsuit against Snapchat are among Georgia's court cases to watch in 2026.
Atlanta lawyer stripped of cases, fined for sloppy work
An Atlanta litigator with the national law firm McGuireWoods has been removed from all his pending cases and fined for sloppy work representing Bank of America.
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Venezuelans in metro Atlanta express joy, hope after U.S. operation
Venezuelans in metro Atlanta celebrate Nicolás Maduro’s capture, saying they feel hopeful for Venezuela’s future after U.S. announces temporary control.
Polar Opposite Peachtree Road Race stages second successful event
The second Polar Opposite Peachtree Road Race sold out with 9,000 runners tackling the reversed 10K course from Piedmont Park to Lenox Square.

Delta, other airlines cancel Caribbean flights amid ‘ongoing military activity’
The FAA has restricted Caribbean airspace amid “ongoing military activity” in Venezuela.

The best AJC illustrations of 2025
Take a look back at our favorite illustrations of 2025, picked by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s visuals team.

Local officials blindsided by reported plan to detain migrants in warehouse
The Social Circle city manager dismissed a preliminary plan to use a warehouse in town for immigrant detention as `an engineering unfeasibility.’

Dunwoody family raises money to bring injured UGA student home
Ayden Slipsager was seriously hurt skiing during a vacation before Christmas. Now his family needs more than $100,000 to bring him home to Atlanta for rehabilitation.

Police ID Uber driver killed in Gwinnett carjacking and teen suspect
Investigators said they used Ring video and Flock cameras to find the teenage suspect who allegedly ordered the ride and is charged with murder.
How one marketing expert rose to the C-suite of a major Atlanta hotel firm
Heather Balsley is focused on what spurs customers to stay at IHG properties, which include brands like Holiday Inn, Kimpton and InterContinental.

The next century of the Atlanta airport
As Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport turns the corner into its next century, today’s leaders are still grappling with how to stay ahead.

New leaders emerge after Atlanta law firm’s talent ‘raided’
Atlanta law firm Morris Manning & Martin is starting the new year with a new structure, brand and leaders after losing top talent to competitors, prompting a merger.



