IRS lifts hiring freeze after Warnock push; Atlanta telework stays
The move comes days after Atlanta IRS employees were granted indefinite telework following reports of a rat and cockroach infestation at the agency's local campus.
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The move comes days after Atlanta IRS employees were granted indefinite telework following reports of a rat and cockroach infestation at the agency's local campus.
Workers and union leaders say rats, droppings, mold and other building issues have plagued the IRS Atlanta campus in Chamblee for years.
Sens. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, along with Rep. Hank Johnson, are asking IRS leadership to consider telework and temporarily close the Chamblee facility while remediation efforts continue.
The Internal Revenue Service is permanently barred from pursuing claims against President Trump or his company based on prior tax returns, part of a controversial settlement deal between the Justice Department and Mr. Trump.
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Inside an Ebenezer Baptist Church classroom, volunteers are helping families file their taxes for free one return at a time.
The IRS started accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Here's everything you need to know about getting your tax refund.
As Atlanta property values soar, a new BeltLine mortgage assistance program offers $20K–$30K down payment help to teachers and public workers. Will it help longtime residents stay?
Officials say FIFA World Cup events in Atlanta went smoothly, crediting strong public safety efforts for keeping fans safe and the city secure.
President Trump's stop in Cobb County drew both enthusiastic supporters and vocal critics, highlighting Georgia's significance in the 2026 election.
Henry Williams was last seen around noon on July 21 at his home on Jonesboro Road. Chang was last seen July 22 in Decatur.
Atlanta police say four men were shot after a dispute among acquaintances. Investigators report no ongoing threat and are seeking those responsible.