News for Metro Atlanta and Region

What Georgians should know before taking off on spring break trips
Spring Break begins Monday for public schools across metro Atlanta.

Sleeping 7-year-old boy injured in drive-by shooting, Atlanta police say
The incident happened early Thursday morning at an apartment complex in southwest Atlanta that has been the scene of previous shootings.

Spaghetti Junction was built to fix Atlanta traffic. So, why is it still a nightmare?
Spaghetti Junction is infamous. Credit: AJC|Getty|@throwedoffjaun, @kjackzsupreme/IG|@dajwajj/TT|Outkast|Sony Pictures|Bita Honavar, Floyd Jillson/AJC

A quieter hurricane season may be coming. That’s not all good news for Georgia.
The slightly less active hurricane season scientists predict is partly due to the El Niño climate pattern they expect to develop. Drought relief may also be less likely.
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Chick-fil-A grew U.S. sales to nearly $24B last year
Chick-fil-A grew its U.S. sales last year during a challenging time for the restaurant industry, though its pace of growth slowed.

New robotic tech at Emory unblocks blood vessels with a pinprick
A joystick-like robot lets Emory doctors guide a tiny wire to blocked blood vessels, offering precise, minimally invasive treatment through a simple pinhole incision.

Rapper Lil Tjay arrested in connection with Offset shooting; calls him a ‘rat’
Atlanta’s Offset, of Migos fame, was shot near a Florida casino and remains hospitalized.
Bills awaiting Kemp’s approval could impact protests, police, religious services
During Georgia’s 2026 legislative session, criminal justice and law enforcement measures emerged that could soon become law. Here’s what you need to know.
Easter weekend shootings put pressure on Atlanta’s youth violence strategy
Curbing teen crime has always been a cornerstone of Mayor Dickens’ agenda. Can the city keep rates down ahead of the FIFA World Cup?
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Politics

Georgia’s 14th District runoff reveals significant shift to Democrats
Mysterious text sparks questions after Clay Fuller’s runoff win
Runoff to replace MTG tests GOP hold in 14th District

DoorDash launches drone delivery in metro Atlanta
Takeout food can arrive by air in one metro Atlanta city.

The impact of the Iran war on gas prices in metro Atlanta
Gas prices are elevated in metro Atlanta and around Georgia thanks to the conflict in the Middle East.

Atlanta banned data centers in most of the city. One is trying anyway.
The potential data center project raises tensions over how to best use land near transit stops, the Beltline and Atlanta’s urban core.

What do Lil Jon, Jimmy Carter and 13 Grammys have in common? Kabir Sehgal.
To say Kabir Sehgal is a man of many talents is like saying a forest has many trees. The latest inspiration for the Grammy-winning producer is American's 250th anniversary.
Bills awaiting Kemp’s approval could impact protests, police, religious services
During Georgia’s 2026 legislative session, criminal justice and law enforcement measures emerged that could soon become law. Here’s what you need to know.
Easter weekend shootings put pressure on Atlanta’s youth violence strategy
Curbing teen crime has always been a cornerstone of Mayor Dickens’ agenda. Can the city keep rates down ahead of the FIFA World Cup?

TSA officers to receive Friday paycheck, but after that, a question mark
DHS hasn’t been fully funded since mid-February because of a dispute over immigration enforcement. At 52 days it is the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

Georgia-based hypersonic plane startup Hermeus moves HQ to California
Atlanta will remain the defense aviation startup’s ‘production home’ as it scales up production.

Delta to raise bag fees amid ongoing Iran war
The move is because of ‘evolving global conditions and industry dynamics,’ the airline said. It hasn't raised domestic baggage fees in more than two years.
How the Gathering Spot evolved over 10 years into an Atlanta civic hub
A decade ago this spring, the Gathering Spot opened its doors. It has welcomed top elected officials, billionaires and people across the country to build a community.





