Georgia Leader slams PSC vote as "welfare for Big Tech billionaires"
The commission voted along party lines to approve the agreement, replacing earlier estimates that had warned of possible bill increases following an updated staff analysis.
Atlanta church wipes out $1.5 million in medical debt for metro families
Spirit and Truth Church says the effort will eliminate medical debt for more than 1,100 people across four metro Atlanta counties this Christmas season.
Georgia Senate panel advances recommendations to support family caregivers
Lawmakers say the proposals could ease financial strain and expand support for more than 1 million caregivers across Georgia.
Father awarded full custody of Baby Chance
A family law firm says it helped the father of Baby Chance establish legal rights to his son, who was born to a mother kept on life support after being declared brain dead.
A race to ride every MARTA station
Three transit enthusiasts are setting their sights on Atlanta's MARTA system next month, aiming to visit every rail station in record time to win a Guinness World Record.
DeKalb County opens $4 million animal shelter expansion in Chamblee
County leaders and animal advocates gathered Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of a long-awaited expansion of the DeKalb County Animal Services shelter.
Delta President Glen Hauenstein to retire in 2026
After two decades shaping Delta's global growth from its Atlanta headquarters, President Glen Hauenstein will retire in February. A longtime executive with deep ties to the city will take over the airline's commercial strategy.
South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau's trespassing case headed to jury trial
A Fulton County judge set a February 2026 trial date in a criminal trespassing case against Mayor Khalid "Kobi" Kamau, stemming from a 2023 incident at a private lakehouse.
REAL ID enforcement is reshaping air travel for some Atlanta flyers
The long-delayed REAL ID requirement is now fully enforced at U.S. airports, changing what travelers need to fly — and how much it could cost if they're not prepared.
Former Atlanta Hawks executive pleads guilty in $3.8 million fraud case
A former senior finance executive for the Atlanta Hawks entered a guilty plea Tuesday in a federal fraud case where he was accused of misappropriating over $3.8 million from the franchise.
Ossoff condemns antisemitic attack in Sydney
The mass shooting, labeled a terrorist attack by authorities, has sent shockwaves through Jewish communities worldwide — including here in Georgia, Sen. Jon Ossoff says.
Trump could reschedule marijuana to Schedule III
Trump is weighing a decision to move marijuana to Schedule III, which could ease taxes and expand medical access. Still, industry leaders warn it may also trigger stricter federal oversight and new legal risks.
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Usher and his sons kick off Instagram's "Carversations" in Atlanta
The Grammy winner and his teenage sons were in Atlanta on Thursday night, launching "Carversations" — a new Instagram series focused on honest parent–teen talks about teen online safety.
Georgia faith leaders honor lawmakers behind new protections for intellectually disabled defendants
A Georgia law creates a clearer process to determine intellectual disability before trial, strengthening long-sought protections in death penalty cases. Now, the state's interfaith leaders are recognizing the advocates who made it possible.
The Supreme Court could reshape campaign finance and influence Georgia's biggest races
A U.S. Supreme Court case challenging federal limits on coordinated political spending could unleash a wave of big-donor money into Georgia's House, Senate, and statewide contests, experts warn.