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Plant Bowen, a coal-fired Georgia Power plant, in Euharlee, Ga. on Oct. 19, 2022. (Kendrick Brinson/The New York Times)

Georgia Power says the cost to clean up toxic coal ash is going up

Georgia Power is required to take steps to contain the coal ash at 11 sites across the state to prevent the toxic materials from leaking into groundwater.

Atlanta Airport March 30 2026

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.

Mayoral Election - Part II - Housing
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Georgia needs more landlords, not fewer, in the face of a housing shortage

Georgia lawmakers are considering limiting the number of homes large investors can own, but this will only exacerbate the housing affordability problem.

Georgia Media and Entertainment News

World Cup hotel bookings

FIFA returned some Atlanta World Cup hotel rooms. But hoteliers remain upbeat.

Soccer governing body FIFA has returned some World Cup hotel rooms it booked in advance in Atlanta, though it’s not clear how many.

Dream partners to eliminate $10M in debt for Atlanta families
AJC HER+STORY

Dream president Morgan Shaw Parker blazing path for women in sports careers

WNBA executive credits curiosity, strong mentors and building diverse teams for her success, which includes three straight years of the Dream selling out season tickets.

ELIZABETH BANKS

‘Press Your Luck’ hosted by Elizabeth Banks shooting Season 7 in Atlanta

The game show, which was rebooted in 2019, begins filming next month at Trilith Studios in Fayetteville.

Airport News

Spring break travelers make their way through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on on Friday, March 29, 2024, with more than 90,000 passengers passing through security checkpoints. This Friday is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the month for Hartsfield-Jackson, officials say, with some 95,000 people forecast to go through TSA checkpoints. (John Spink/AJC 2024)

What Georgians should know before taking off on spring break trips

Spring Break begins Monday for public schools across metro Atlanta.

Friday TSA wait

Atlanta airport warns of busy spring break weekend travel surge

Airport officials warn travelers not to get complacent ahead of a busy spring break and Easter holiday weekend.

Atlanta Airport March 30 2026

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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Mayoral Election - Part II - Housing
GUEST COLUMN

Georgia needs more landlords, not fewer, in the face of a housing shortage

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

DOJ announces civil settlement with Georgia

Georgia to pay $3M to service members, spouses over licensing hassles

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.

World Cup hotel bookings

FIFA returned some Atlanta World Cup hotel rooms. But hoteliers remain upbeat.

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Atlanta law firm folds after series of attorney exits

Dream partners to eliminate $10M in debt for Atlanta families
AJC HER+STORY

Dream president Morgan Shaw Parker blazing path for women in sports careers

ELIZABETH BANKS

‘Press Your Luck’ hosted by Elizabeth Banks shooting Season 7 in Atlanta

Atlanta Airport March 30 2026

Atlanta TSA employees begin receiving back pay. Future pay remains uncertain.