Clayton County lawmakers have filed a bill to pare back Hartsfield‑Jackson's decades‑old property‑tax exemption; supporters say the change could return millions to local governments.

Morehouse landed a $5M NSF share to build a campus site for Horizon, bringing leadership‑class AI and research compute to the Atlanta HBCU and partner schools.

A Jan. 20 Duluth robbery call expanded into a probe and an undercover sting; a Gwinnett man now faces human trafficking and related charges and is jailed without bond.

A 21-year-old Lawrenceville tree worker was left paralyzed after a falling branch. Friends and neighbors have launched a GoFundMe and a May 16 fundraiser.

Clear and cool this morning with a fast warm-up into the low 60s. Rain becomes likely Thursday night into Friday, with gusty southwest winds today.

The Georgia House passed a literacy bill that funnels new funding into K‑3 literacy coaches and earlier screenings as lawmakers respond to weak third‑grade reading outcomes.

The Georgia House passed HB1023 to require weapons‑detection systems at public school entrances and create a state grant program to help districts cover costs. The measure now moves to the Senate.

A Gwinnett County judge sentenced Hugh Donovan Forman to life without parole plus five years for the Oct. 11, 2024 shooting death of Victor Ricks behind an extended‑stay hotel.

Elme Communities sold more than 800 apartments in the Marietta and Sandy Springs area as it advances a liquidation plan. Two ReNew properties moved to FPA Multifamily in the latest deals.

House Bill 1144 would make tampons, pads and period underwear state tax‑free during four two‑day weekends a year, with dates set by the tax commissioner.

Shaky Knees unveiled a star-studded Sept. 18–20 lineup at Piedmont Park, with Twenty One Pilots, Gorillaz and The Strokes topping a 50+ act bill. Presale opens Feb. 26.

Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic warned Tuesday that AI could push unemployment higher and that monetary policy alone may not be able to offset a structural shift. His comments come as he prepares to leave the bank at the end of his term.

Clear, chilly morning and low afternoon humidity raise fire danger across the Atlanta area. Rain and storms are likely Thursday into Friday.