News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Snellville speed camera warning

Georgia Senate would let voters decide on school zone traffic cameras

Supporters say the cameras protect children, but critics argue they have become revenue generators for local governments.

Micheal Shealey Cockran SFPD

Video, GPS tie South Fulton officer to sexual assault, officials say

The alleged incident occurred Saturday, and Micheal Cockran has since been fired from the police department.

MARTA Hope feature
THE FUTURE OF MARTA

Homeless people shelter at MARTA stations. A program helps them find housing.

While MARTA HOPE was created with the goal of helping homeless people rather than increasing ridership, both aims are connected, particularly with the World Cup coming up.

Georgia News
The Center tour
EXCLUSIVE

CNN Center’s rebirth as ‘The Center’ comes into focus. Take a look.

The Center’s food hall and atrium will reopen June 12, days before Atlanta hosts its first World Cup matches. Future phases include a hotel and apartments.

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DOJ announces civil settlement with Georgia

Georgia to pay $3M to service members, spouses over licensing hassles

DOJ said Georgia Boards were out of compliance when not recognizing out-of-state licenses, something the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act spells out.

One in 10 residents in this North Georgia county has tested positive for COVID-19

Can Iran war politics move voters in Georgia’s Trumpiest district?

The runoff to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene features two military veterans with sharp differences on the joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes in Iran.

Crime & Public Safety
The family of Manuel Paez Teran sued two Georgia State Patrol officers, claiming false arrest and excessive force in the death of Paez Teran. (Ben Gray for the AJC 2023)

Judge ends case for parents of ‘Tortuguita,’ slain training center protester

Manuel Paez Teran, 26, shot first at state troopers, who returned fire in January 2023.

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Former Fulton DA Howard faces trial

Supreme Court takes pregnancy bias suit against Fulton DA’s office

Jasmine Younge wants to revive her case alleging she was fired just weeks after telling former DA Paul Howard she was pregnant.

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DOJ announces civil settlement with Georgia

Georgia to pay $3M to service members, spouses over licensing hassles

DOJ said Georgia Boards were out of compliance when not recognizing out-of-state licenses, something the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act spells out.

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A Georgia facility trains ICE agents. Former instructors say standards have slipped.

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062525 hot weather photos

Atlanta law firm folds after series of attorney exits

Rieser obit

Rosalind Rich Rieser, who danced with Atlanta Civic Ballet, dead at 86

Gray obit
OBITUARY

Tony Gray, former president of the Atlanta Jamaican Association, dies at 77

Cobb Gwinnett transit

Senate backs transit referendum moratorium bill

New Edition started their Atlanta show Sunday with an unreleased song, but performed many of their legendary hits. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
CONCERT REVIEW

New Edition, with Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton, bring hits to Atlanta show

long lines at hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airport

Live airport security wait times and today’s trends

Atlanta Airport March 30 2026

Atlanta TSA employees begin receiving back pay. Future pay remains uncertain.

Atlanta Airport March 30 2026
CATCH UP ON LATEST

What’s happening at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Follow Crossover Day action live from the Georgia Capitol

State lawmakers race toward Sine Die with major items left to consider

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Start earlier to lower your cholesterol for a healthy heart