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North Point promotional items are available at the Alpharetta City Hall Council Chamber on Monday, August 24, 2026, during a public hearing at which the City Council is considering a master plan amendment, rezoning, conditional use, and variances to allow the redevelopment of North Point Mall as a mixed-use development in hopes of securing an NHL franchise. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Alpharetta approves North Point Mall’s pro hockey plan. Here’s what it means.

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Donald Trump’s visit spotlights GOP’s last major foothold in Cobb County

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Damage from Trump’s Cobb County visit lingers for students and teachers

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A.M. ATL: Garbage day

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Man accused in Beltline attack pleaded guilty in prior stabbing, records show

MLB

Starting pitcher Tyler Mahle has thrived since joining Braves at trade deadline

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(From left) Zola Cooper, 4, and her sister Norah Cooper, 11 months, were found safe in a tow trailer after their babysitter abducted them, police say. (Courtesy of Atlanta Police Department)

Babysitter faces kidnapping, cruelty charges after girls found, warrant says

Camera footage shows the dramatic rescue of two missing girls from a tow trailer where police say their babysitter "jeopardized their health, safety, and well-being."

Feds say he ran a $165M crypto scam and fled to Fiji. He’s back and facing charges.

Officials say Edward Zimbardi tricked people out of $165 million in a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that advertised 25% monthly returns.

Zola Cooper, 4, (left) and her sister, Norah Cooper, 11 months, were found on Monday after they were abducted by their babysitter. (Courtesy of Atlanta Police Department)

2 missing girls kidnapped by babysitter found safe, Atlanta police say

The girls, ages 4 and 11 months, were abducted by their babysitter, and found in a private trailer in southwest Atlanta, Monday afternoon.

Georgia News

Activists target 5 million Black, working-class voters for midterms

Outreach to Black voters is ramping up in Georgia and beyond ahead of this year's midterm elections.

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A new Georgia data center will be powered by RICE

Want a data center in your community? The Georgia Chamber wants to know.

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is trying to recruit leaders who really want the computing campuses in their communities.

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Georgia high court drops most murder cases in potentially costly move for taxpayers

For the first time in history, the Georgia Supreme Court will no longer take most murder appeals, transferring that work to the lower Georgia Court of Appeals.

Crime & Public Safety

Georgia high court drops most murder cases in potentially costly move for taxpayers

For the first time in history, the Georgia Supreme Court will no longer take most murder appeals, transferring that work to the lower Georgia Court of Appeals.

UGA’s north campus and downtown Athens as seen on Sunday morning, January 5, 2026. (C.J. Bartunek for the AJC)

Athens police investigating possible sexual assault of UGA student

Police are investigating a possible sexual assault of a University of Georgia student in downtown Athens.

Man accused in Beltline attack pleaded guilty in prior stabbing, records show

Jonathan Hamby had a history of at least 30 prior arrests, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said.

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Woman killed in hit-and-run car wreck on I-75, police say

Atlanta police say they responded early Sunday morning to a hit-and-run wreck on I-75 that left one woman dead and the other driver on the run.

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Olivia Dean explores the ‘Art of Loving’ at fun and flirty Atlanta concert

With Atlanta singer Baby Rose, Grammy winner Olivia Dean brought the ‘Art of Loving Tour’ to State Farm Arena.

New York City-based group the Gregory Brothers have gone viral with a short song, “71 Peachtrees (Lost In Atlanta),” which they made after comments from Atlantans saying they should sing about all the confusing variations of roads with “Peachtree” in the name. (Instagram screengrab from @gregorybrothers)

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Atlanta’s many ‘Peachtree’ streets make for viral comedy from New York quartet

New York-based musical group the Gregory Brothers strikes viral comedy gold with a send-up of Atlanta’s many streets that feature a variation of “Peachtree” in the name.

Stockbridge Mayor Jayden WIlliams speaks to journalists Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 following a special City Council meeting held prior to an upcoming investigative hearing. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

Stockbridge mayor dustup delayed as council sorts process, bias

The hearing into allegations against the Stockbridge mayor was postponed while a retired judge considers whether a council member can remain on the case.

DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Yolanda Parker-Smith admitted this week it was wrong for her to briefly jail a lawyer and threaten to jail prosecutors, including District Attorney Sherry Boston. (AJC FILE)

DeKalb judge admits wrongdoing, seeks reprimand in misconduct case

A DeKalb County judge admits she was wrong to briefly jail a lawyer and threaten to jail prosecutors, including District Attorney Sherry Boston.

Morehouse med school, Atrium Health get approval for south Atlanta hospital

The proposed hospital is slated to open with about 50 beds, but has the capacity to expand to more than 700 over time, officials said Friday.

Peachtree Road Race updates: Back on track

In this month's Peachtree Road Race newsletter: Edwin Moses' legacy, runner-approved routes and advice for training smarter at any age.

Man found dead in vehicle at SW Atlanta apartments

A man was found dead early Friday at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex that was hit by gunfire just 24 hours prior, police said.

Giddy up! Meet the Atlanta group building community for queer country dancing.

More than 500 people gathered in Atlanta for Hoedown South, a four-day convention celebrating queer country dancing, lessons and community.

Delta and Aeromexico’s joint venture preserved after court order

A U.S. appeals court overturned the Trump administration’s order following legal action from the two carriers.