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Rockdale firefighter killed in on-duty rollover crash identified
The crash happened at the intersection of Sigman and Eastview roads in Rockdale County.

MARTA train service restored after Civic Center incident
MARTA has restored rail service after a Saturday incident at Civic Center station disrupted train travel for several hours.

2 face federal charges in attack on Atlanta police training center contractor
Two people face federal charges for their alleged involvement in the attack on Brasfield & Gorrie construction company, which officials say damaged the firm's property.

Nonprofit leader challenges Republican incumbent for Georgia labor commissioner
Democrat Nikki Porcher is challenging Republican incumbent Bárbara Rivera Holmes in the race for Georgia labor commissioner.

Lockheed Martin in Marietta turns 75, eyes future
Since opening in 1951, Lockheed Martin in Marietta has grown into a major aerospace manufacturing hub, with about 5,600 workers.

Red snapper season is a Georgia angler’s dream. It’s in limbo for 2026.
Georgia fishery officials have withdrawn a plan to expand the recreational fishing season for red snapper from just a few days to two months after a court challenge.
North Georgia starts to dry out after storm downs trees, floods roads
North Georgia will see a drier start to the weekend after the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur disrupted World Cup events, downed trees, cut power and flooded roads.
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Georgia AG’s case against training center protesters ‘political,’ judge rules
The ruling marks the latest setback in Attorney General Chris Carr’s efforts to try dozens of activists who opposed construction of Atlanta’s controversial training center.

Convicted felon charged in pregnant woman’s killing in DeKalb, police say
A man, previously convicted of manslaughter, is now accused of fatally shooting a pregnant woman through her window as she slept in her DeKalb County home, officials said.
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Sandwich chain tops Chick-fil-A in annual customer satisfaction survey
Jersey Mike’s scored higher than the Atlanta chicken chain in the American Customer Satisfaction Index's annual survey.
AI may threaten some jobs, but skilled trades still have workforce shortage
The workforce shortage in skilled trades has become a growing concern for employers as older workers retire and the need continues to grow across industries.

‘AI slop’ resolution seeks to reel in city’s use of artificial intelligence
A series of bizarre images posted to Atlanta’s official social media pages caught the eye of one city council member who thinks the city should disclose its use of AI.

MARTA to feds: Crime prevention strategies are working
Recent incidents were ‘senseless’ and random, but overall crime is down, MARTA said.

Equinox luxury fitness center picks Buckhead for first Georgia location
Equinox, the fitness concept popular with celebrities, has selected a location in Buckhead with an expected opening in 2027.

Convicted felon charged in pregnant woman’s killing in DeKalb, police say
A man, previously convicted of manslaughter, is now accused of fatally shooting a pregnant woman through her window as she slept in her DeKalb County home, officials said.
Most Ga. counties take a school tax collection fee. In Cobb, it could be illegal.
The Cobb County School District wants the county to hand over all school taxes without taking an administrative fee.

From Poshmark to a pop-up, Jayda Cheaves embraces change and inclusivity
Jayda Cheaves credits much of her success to knowing when to evolve.

How this Atlanta investor deployed nearly half a billion dollars in less than two years
Justin Ernest is the founder and managing partner of Sabertooth Capital, which has invested in high-profile companies including Anthropic, SpaceX and Prometheus.
Mo Ivory unseats Fulton County Commission Chair Robb Pitts
Two other Democratic primary battles for the Fulton Commission also were decided, and an incumbent on the DeKalb County Commission was unseated.







