Governor to hold tree lighting tonight

Gov. Nathan Deal and his wife, Sandra, will hold a tree lighting ceremony at the governor's mansion this weekend.

The free event is Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the mansion on West Paces Ferry Road in Atlanta. The mansion is a donation site for Toys for Tots, as well as collections for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign.

———

Online: http://www.georgia.gov

More heat, showers on way for metro Atlanta, but relief is imminent

21m ago

A man’s body was found in a burning car. He was killed miles away, warrant says

Atlanta Streetcar service to pause after Labor Day for construction

Featured

Credit: ANDY SHARP / AJC FILE

Tom Cousins, joyful developer who shaped lives and Atlanta’s skyline, dies

Tom Cousins, who reshaped Atlanta's skyline and brought pro basketball and hockey to the city, dies at 93. He was also a legendary philanthropist and political influencer.

2h ago

After Acuña’s injury, how much worse can things get for the Braves?

The Braves’ 2025 season continues to spiral as Ronald Acuña Jr. suffers another injury and the team faces a possible 100-loss year.

Five issues to watch during the new school year in Georgia

From school safety to cellphone bans, here are five major issues Georgia students and parents should know about as the 2025-26 school year begins.