The ATL26 Human Rights Action Plan ties wage goals, housing pledges and anti‑trafficking training to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and promises public progress reports.

The AJC's shift to digital and recent industry cuts are shrinking watchdog reporting in Atlanta and across the South, veteran columnist Cynthia Tucker says.

A B2B sales-acceleration firm in Alpharetta plans to lay off dozens at its headquarters. The move adds to broader tech-sector job cuts.

Showcase Atlanta’s two‑day Workforce Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center drew hundreds as national layoffs surged and locals sought in‑person hiring connections.

City crews plan to clear a Bell Street encampment under I‑85 near Grady on March 6; neighbors cite safety while advocates press for housing over sweeps.

A copycat fundraising site showed $16,000 for 13-year-old Mason Towler’s funeral but the family says it never saw the money; a local funeral director covered the service.

Gwinnett County says it has reviewed Lifetouch contracts and is fielding parent questions after social posts linked the photo vendor to names in the DOJ’s Epstein files.

Atlanta Public Schools says Carver STEAM Academy will close after the 2026–27 school year; the campus will shift to a new arts/early-college model and the district has posted transfer options.

At a Drew Charter parent meeting, leaders surprised families by announcing $10,000 investment accounts for each of 139 kindergarteners as part of a Youth Opportunity Fund. The gift is paired with financial‑literacy supports and milestone requirements.

City officials say Peachtree Corners has roughly 193 deer per square mile — about eight times recommended levels — and have authorized a multi-year plan with USDA Wildlife Services.

A viral clip of two Marietta junior‑varsity players using the N‑word has drawn NAACP condemnation and a parent’s decision to leave the district.

DeKalb County Animal Services says the shelter is over capacity and 17 dogs face euthanasia if not adopted or fostered by 7 p.m. on Feb. 26. Staff and rescues are scrambling to place animals.

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.