PoliticsGeorgia Governor Race Heads To June 16 Runoff As Lt. Gov. Jones Faces Healthcare Executive Jackson
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare executive Mike Jackson are advancing to a June 16 Republican primary runoff for governor of Georgia.
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Local NewsAtlanta Prepares To Welcome The World: FIFA Fan Festival Takes Over Centennial Olympic Park
Centennial Olympic Park is hosting Atlanta's official FIFA Fan Festival through the World Cup, with programming and live broadcasts drawing fans from across the region.
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Rep. David Scott's Death Triggers Special Election For Georgia's 13th Congressional District
World Cup Traffic Warning: City And State Agencies Flag Congestion Hotspots For June And July
MARTA Rapid A-Line Launches As Metro Atlanta's First Bus Rapid Transit Service This Spring
Spelman College Names Dr. Ayanna Howard As 12th President In HBCU History
Scattered Storms Leave Trail Of Downed Trees And Power Outages Across Atlanta Region
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SportsAtlanta Stadium Opens Its Doors: World Cup Kicks Off June 15 With Spain Vs. Cabo VerdeMercedes-Benz Stadium, now renamed Atlanta Stadium, hosted the first World Cup match on June 15, drawing a sold-out crowd as Spain took on Cabo Verde in the tournament's opening round.
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SportsGeorgia Bulldogs Beat Mississippi State In Athens Super Regional To Punch Ticket To College World Series
The Bulldogs overcame Mississippi State in the Athens Super Regional, earning a College World Series berth in a standout postseason run for the program.
BusinessWorld Cup Dollars And Local Gaps: Vine City Businesses Fight For a Share Of FIFA Tourism
As FIFA tourism revenue flows into Atlanta, Vine City businesses are navigating logistical and access challenges to secure a portion of the economic activity.
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Governor Brian Kemp signed off on sweeping budget reductions across state agencies, citing the need to correct a structural deficit and return Georgia's finances to long-term balance.
Crime & Safety
Atlanta Crime Rate Falls 14 Percent Year Over Year, City Police Release New Statistics
Atlanta police published updated crime data showing a 14 percent year-over-year reduction across major categories, marking one of the most significant single-year declines in recent city history.
MARTA's Rapid A-Line began service as metro Atlanta's first bus rapid transit route, offering faster, more frequent connections across a key corridor linking major activity centers.
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Georgia Wild Pig Policy Survives Legislative Session After Lawmakers Draw a Line On Budget Cuts
Georgia's wild pig management program retained funding after the legislative session, as lawmakers held the line against broader budget cuts affecting wildlife and agricultural programs statewide.
A Gwinnett County jury found a man guilty of felony murder stemming from an aggravated assault case, with sentencing scheduled for later in the summer.
Atlanta's 2026 Juneteenth celebrations feature events across multiple neighborhoods, with community organizations marking the federal holiday with programming for all ages.
Forecasters are projecting above-normal rainfall for metro Atlanta through June, offering some relief as drought conditions ease across the region.
DeKalb County commissioners voted to extend a moratorium on new data center permits following concerns from residents and officials about impacts on local infrastructure and power supply.
Business
South Downtown Redevelopment Hits Its Stride As Spain Selects Historic Atlanta Block For Casa España
South Downtown Atlanta's ongoing redevelopment gained international attention as Spain selected a historic block in the district for its World Cup hospitality house, drawing new investment interest to the area.