ICE is recruiting with $50K bonuses. Local police can't compete.
In just one week in October, ICE spent nearly $950,000 on ads in Atlanta — more spending than in any other U.S. city. The aggressive campaign is targeting local law enforcement with promises of $50,000 bonuses and generous benefits, potentially pulling officers from already understaffed police departments. The AJC's Lautaro Grinspan explains why this push signals a major shift in federal immigration enforcement in the South. Credits: AJC | DVIDS | ICE | White House/YouTube | Lautaro Grinspan / AJC
MARTA police chief defends safety record while acknowledging riders' fears
MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher addresses a string of violent incidents rattling riders.
This Atlanta man turned a Barbie van into a gas-powered ride
From a Barbie van to a miniature Bronco, these viral mini vehicles run for days on just one gallon of gas. Credits: AJC | @sota.benz, @grayskal3_visions_llc/IG
Why the South can’t agree on its own history
Credits: AJC | Bojangles | Bravo | Getty Images | Kay Ivey for Governor | Prelinger Archives | South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
A poet’s tribute reflects an Atlanta ready to welcome the world
Atlanta gears up for the World Cup as poet Chris Fontes captures the city’s soul, energy, and voice proving it’s more than a host, it’s a movement.