Metro Atlanta News

BREAKING

Morehouse med school, Atrium Health get approval for south Atlanta hospital

8m ago

Peachtree Road Race updates: Back on track

2h ago

Man found dead in vehicle at SW Atlanta apartments

Lanes of I-285 to be closed for weekend construction

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

A.M. ATL: Hot doggin’ it

Will replacing most teachers help troubled Atlanta school?

GUEST COLUMN

If Atlanta Public Schools board extends TADs, future funding will be at risk

Pro hockey and ‘the A word’ dominate North Point Mall redevelopment debate

The developer behind Ponce City Market and operator of Alpharetta’s Avalon aims to transform North Point into a sports-anchored district capable of hosting an NHL team.

OPINION

Flock cameras protect communities. Opponents are misguided.

Flock Safety camera opposition has grown, first by liberals and now by some conservatives, over privacy concerns. However, the cameras are saving lives and rescuing kids.

MARTA’s long-term parking rates are going up

The daily cost is increasing by $2 per day next month, but it is still less than airport parking.

More Metro News

What end of EEOC sex, race data collection could mean for Ga. workers, employers

The EEOC argues workforce demographic data collection is potentially unlawful. Critics say the move puts the U.S. back into the dark.

Stockbridge mayor faces ‘sexual misconduct’ allegation

The allegation surfaced Thursday against Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams involving an 18-year-old high school junior, according to a police report.

OBITUARY

James Laney, former ambassador to Korea and Emory University president, dies at 98

Faculty say Laney transformed Emory from “a good, regional school” into a world-class research university. He left in 1993 to become the U.S. ambassador to South Korea.

Atlanta falls short again in Democratic convention sweepstakes

The city had been one of five finalists to host the 2028 convention. Party leaders on Thursday narrowed their choices to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia.

A.M. ATL: Fire and brimstone

Morning, y'all. In your Aug. 20 update: A controversial "shut up" from Atlanta's mayor, a former fire union leader's lawsuit, solar projects and more.

AJC HER+STORY

Need help building something complex in Georgia? That’s her team’s specialty.

From schools to gardens to data centers, JLL's Atlanta-based team led by Mary Margaret Murphy delivers development.

Ex-fire union leader gets biblical in fight over reassignment

Atlanta fire Capt. Nate Bailey said in a lawsuit that he was sent to “front-line duty” as punishment for his union activism.

Get in, we’re going for a ride in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile

This hot dog’s on a roll, navigating through Atlanta traffic. It will be in the metro area through the weekend.

Public park, housing and shops to replace aging Sandy Springs retail center

Sandy Springs approves an agreement with a developer to transform a shopping center into a mixed-use hub with apartments, townhomes, retail and a new public park.

A.M. ATL: Waffle music

Morning, y'all. In your Aug. 19 update: the firing of a viral Waffle House rapper, pop-up gas power plants, a $165M crypto scam and more.