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Leif Palmer, EPA attorney whose legal action helped build Atlantic Station, dies at 66

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The Beltline was once falling behind on affordable housing. It’s caught up.

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Atlanta airport warns of busy spring break weekend travel surge

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.

HOLD THAT THOUGHT

4 spring cleaning tasks for your mental health

Historic Odd Fellows Building reborn as transitional housing hub

Rosalind Rich Rieser, who danced with Atlanta Civic Ballet, dead at 86

Rosalind Rich Rieser, who was the great-granddaughter of Morris Rich, a founder of iconic Rich’s department store in Atlanta, has died at age 86.

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.

City councilman wants to study privatizing Atlanta airport screening

An Atlanta city council member said he plans to introduce legislation seeking a study on privatizing security screening at Hartsfield-Jackson.

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City councilman wants to study privatizing Atlanta airport screening

An Atlanta city council member said he plans to introduce legislation seeking a study on privatizing security screening at Hartsfield-Jackson.

Man killed in Atlantic Station apartment shooting ID’d

One person was killed and two others were injured Monday in a shooting inside a mixed-use building in Atlantic Station, an official said.

HEAT CHECK

Mike Will Made-It is behind music’s top hits. His vision remains in Atlanta.

Grammy-winning producer Mike Will Made-It is back with “R3SET,” blending generations of Atlanta sound and refocusing his vision.

Members of the Housing Justice League and Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation canvas the Bolden Townhomes in Atlanta on Friday, June 6, 2025. Tenants of the community, along with the Housing Justice League, held a press conference to talk about dangerous conditions and forced evictions. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

GUEST COLUMN

Metro Atlanta eviction numbers are alarming. Smart systems and support matter.

The five-county metro Atlanta region has more eviction filings than New York City or the entire state of Virginia. Smart systems and resources are essential.

‘Tis the season for festivals: 6 ways to celebrate April

Enjoy a month of welcoming festivals featuring fine food, art, music and culture. These engaging experiences are designed to delight and inspire at your own pace.

Readers write

AJC readers write about abortion law and climate change.

EXCLUSIVE

CNN Center’s rebirth as ‘The Center’ comes into focus. Take a look.

The Center’s food hall and atrium will reopen June 12, days before Atlanta hosts its first World Cup matches. Future phases include a hotel and apartments.

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

Jasmine Younge wants to revive her case alleging she was fired just weeks after telling former DA Paul Howard she was pregnant.

Oversight commission backs neighborhoods plan, stops short on tax extensions

Representatives from Fulton County and Atlanta Public Schools say they are reluctant to give up their tax revenue for the initiative.

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

Manuel Paez Teran, 26, shot first at state troopers, who returned fire in January 2023.