News for Metro Atlanta and Region

No Kings Rally in Atlanta

Driving Saturday? ‘No Kings’ protests could back up traffic in some spots.

More than a dozen 'No Kings' protests and related events are scheduled for Saturday throughout metro Atlanta and could cause traffic disruptions.

Atlanta and Cobb County Sheriffs police horses

Neigh-sayers, beware: Police horses gearing up to patrol World Cup events

Atlanta police and the Cobb sheriff’s office will deploy mounted officers to handle crowds and medical emergencies during events downtown for this summer's World Cup.

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport long lines

The latest Atlanta airport wait times, as reported by passengers

With the help of travelers, the AJC is collecting security wait times from users at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Georgia News
Chris Carr Rick Jackson Burt Jones and Brad Raffensperger

The wealth divide defining Georgia’s governor’s race

Republican candidates have far greater personal wealth than their Democratic counterparts in Georgia’s race for governor.

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Local officials blindsided by reported plan to detain migrants in warehouse

A break for Social Circle and Oakwood? ICE hits pause on new detention centers.

Metro Atlanta officials hopeful as the Trump administration reviews its plan to convert warehouses into detention centers.

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Bankers Life to repay about $7M to some investors in First Liberty scheme

The restitution stems from allegations that a former financial adviser with deep roots in Georgia GOP politics steered clients to the defunct Newnan-based firm.

Crime & Public Safety
eric holmes

Clayton DA apologizes to chief justice for prosecutor’s use of AI

Clayton County District Attorney Tasha Mosley apologized for the behavior of her prosecutor who filed an order filled with phony case law and nonexistent quotations.

Pinecrest Police Department Larsa Pippen

Ga. men charged after break-in attempt at ‘Real Housewives’ star’s Florida home

Larsa Pippen, who has been part of the Bravo reality television show’s cast on and off since its debut in 2011, was not home when the incident happened Sunday afternoon.

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Bankers Life to repay about $7M to some investors in First Liberty scheme

The restitution stems from allegations that a former financial adviser with deep roots in Georgia GOP politics steered clients to the defunct Newnan-based firm.

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Former Fulton DA Howard faces trial

Supreme Court takes pregnancy bias suit against Fulton DA’s office

Mayor State of City

Oversight commission backs neighborhoods plan, stops short on tax extensions

The family of Manuel Paez Teran sued two Georgia State Patrol officers, claiming false arrest and excessive force in the death of Paez Teran. (Ben Gray for the AJC 2023)

Judge ends case for parents of ‘Tortuguita,’ slain training center protester

Atlanta private school announces sudden closure

Atlanta private school announces sudden closure, citing financial problems

Wayfair Tour

Wayfair opens first Atlanta store. Here’s a look inside.

Delta shows off new Airbus A350 plane

Delta strikes Amazon partnership for airplane Wi-Fi. Here’s what we know.

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Atlanta law firm folds after series of attorney exits