News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Georgia insurance agent Philmon Lee lands top 20 spot in ‘American Idol’

Atlanta TV stations have been dropped from Dish TV. Here’s why.

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The Win Column: What to expect when you’re expecting Tua

‘It’s a big hit.’ How high diesel prices can hurt Atlanta’s economy.

Midtown roads to close for Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade

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Coming soon to Midtown: A Union Pacific building?

What to know before the Atlanta United season home opener Saturday

A fan’s guide to traffic, parking, safety and weather for the first Atlanta United match of the season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Apalachee shooting suspect’s dad convicted in ‘novel’ case

A jury from neighboring Hall County found the father guilty of second-degree murder, among other charges.

Man arrested in 7-year-old’s shooting death

2 arrested in 7-year-old Atlanta girl’s shooting death

Two men are arrested in the shooting death of 7-year-old Zoey Price in Atlanta. The girl was injured when gunfire struck the house where she and her mother were, on Feb. 24.

Georgia News

GEORGIA DISPATCH

Roadwork killed its business. Can famously misspelled fruit stand rebound?

A legendarily misspelled fruit stand in the Georgia countryside south of Madison and I-20 is primed for a comeback after highway construction made stopping there a chore.

Why is Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Lolita Express’ jet parked on Georgia’s coast?

Jeffrey Epstein's Boeing 727, nicknamed “Lolita Express,” is parked next to a small airport in Georgia. The AJC explains how the plane ended up there and gives a tour inside.

Cox commits to preserving thousands of acres on Atlantic coast

The deal ensures a 5,600-acre tract called Clarendon Farms in fast-growing Beaufort, S.C., will not be developed.

Crime & Public Safety

Midtown roads to close for Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade

Staggered road and lane closures will take place throughout Saturday along Peachtree Street in Midtown.

Ex-Stonecrest mayor Jason Lary sentenced in federal fraud case

Ex-Stonecrest mayor sent back to prison for mental exam

The former mayor of Stonecrest accused of falsely qualifying for a city election after embezzling federal COVID-19 funds will return to prison for a mental health evaluation.

Gwinnett DA announces plans to seek death penalty for second time in a week

A man charged with killing his wife and three relatives is the second Gwinnett County defendant in a week to learn he faces the death penalty.

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Business

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Atlanta Ballet to Timothee Chalamet: ‘As if you could’

The 96-year-old institution responds to the actor’s controversial comments about ballet and opera.

Motorsports and boating giant to move U.S. HQ to Kennesaw

After a half-century in California, an international motorsports company is moving its American home base to Georgia.

Fani Willis can’t fight $17M bill in Trump prosecution, judge says

An Atlanta judge has denied Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ bid to fight a $17 million reimbursement request by President Donald Trump and his co-defendants.

Old federal buildings need $50B in repairs. Could some in Atlanta be sold?

The Public Buildings Reform Board released a report last week that identified more than $50 billion in deferred maintenance costs and repair liabilities for federal buildings.

Does Delta’s oil refinery protect it from price spikes? It’s complicated.

Airline stocks have taken a beating in the last week as a result of the war in Iran and spiking oil prices.

AJC investigation: Hidden history of sex abuse at Ga. boarding school

$345M award to school abuse survivors wiped out on appeal

A $345 million judgment awarded to survivors of sexual abuse at Darlington School in Rome has been wiped out by the Georgia Court of Appeals because of insurance policies.

AI startup expands Midtown office after securing $100M in funding

One Atlanta building has a stranglehold on fast-growing artificial intelligence startups, and its grip seems as strong as ever.

Lines at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport due to staffing issues

Weather, TSA staffing issues make for a tough weekend at Atlanta airport

Passengers saw hours-long airport security lines Sunday and longer-than-normal lines Monday morning.

How should cities use AI? This Atlanta suburb may hold the answer.

When Google and the U.S. Council of Mayors evaluated cities to find which ones were using AI effectively, they selected one of Georgia’s youngest cities as a standout.

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Spat over alleged Qatar World Cup trafficking clogs Fulton sewage contract

The contract to operate all the sewage treatment plants in North Fulton is on hold amid a dispute over disclosure of a lawsuit alleging forced labor in Qatar.