Hazardous waste site in Macon put on Superfund list

Federal environmental authorities have added two hazardous waste sites in the Southeast to the Superfund National Priorities List.

Superfund is the Enviromental Protection Agency's program that investigates and cleans up complex uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites.

Armstrong World Industries, a ceiling tile manufacturer in Macon, and Horton Iron and Metal, a former fertilizer manufacturer and metal salvage site in Wilmington, N.C., have been added to the list.

Man arrested after killing son, injuring wife in Locust Grove home, police say

DeKalb County postpones first large water, sewer rate hike

2nd man dies after weekend shooting at Atlanta park, police say

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Corporate pullback from LGBTQ groups leaves Atlanta organizations in the lurch

Some Atlanta LGBTQ groups are reevaluating their programming and staffing in light of the reduced support.

Atlanta mayor: Property tax hike needed to keep up with population growth

Andre Dickens said a property tax hike is almost unavoidable, as Atlanta’s leaders work to keep up with population growth that brings increased demand for city services.

GDOT’s roadside helpers return to 24/7 service

The highway helpers who patrol metro Atlanta’s interstates will return to 24/7 service on Tuesday, just in time for the busy holiday weekend.