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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.

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

OPINION

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

A.M. ATL: Garbage day

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

A.M. ATL: Mall madness

Audience members join hands while listening to a speaker at Airway, an open-mic storytelling event for doctors to share their experiences, at the Brooklyn Public Library on June 7, 2025. (Laila Stevens/The New York Times)

What is an anxiety bag? Gen Z’s ‘panic pouch’ trend, explained

Executive who led Diet Coke, New Coke launches remembered as humble leader

No, Freedom Park is not for sale

An Instagram post erroneously said GDOT was auctioning off the land, causing more than 1,000 people to share or comment.

‘Nightmare doesn’t end’: Indian grandmother faces deportation despite green card

Venkata Vasamsetty’s case shows how immigrants with years of lawful status can become subject to detention and deportation.

AJC HER+STORY

She started as a clerk at Norfolk Southern. Now she’s a top executive.

Dianne Barnett’s career began as a stenographer clerk in Birmingham. Now she's Norfolk Southern's chief mechanical officer.

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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.

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)

GRIDLOCK GUY

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.

Lanes of I-285 to be closed for weekend construction

Work crews along seven miles of Interstate 285 will install lane closures for road rehabilitation from Collier Drive in Fulton County to Paces Ferry Road in Cobb County.

THE STEERING COLUMN

Trading down: Why some drivers are choosing smaller, cheaper cars again

Cox Automotive reported that subcompact SUV sales jumped more than 23% year over year in June.

A.M. ATL: Hot doggin’ it

Morning, y'all. In your Aug. 21 update: the Charter-Cox merger explained, a ride inside the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, WaHo tacos and more.