News
Former Atlanta Housing exec pleads guilty to fraud charges
12+ hour, 29+ min ago (263+ words) SUBSCRIBE: Our daily newsletter >> Tracy Denise Jones, a former senior executive at Atlanta Housing, has pleaded guilty to multiple federal fraud charges, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. Jones entered a guilty plea on Feb. 2 to three counts after being accused of…...
Atlanta City Council refers moratorium on Edgewood alcohol licenses back to committee
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (319+ words) SUBSCRIBE: Our daily newsletter >> The Atlanta City Council passed a resolution urging the adoption of the Edgewood Corridor Public Safety Task Force's full priority recommendation list during the Feb. 2 meeting, but a resolution imposing a 180-day moratorium on the acceptance…...
MARTA hosting open houses on launch of new bus network
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (122+ words) SUBSCRIBE: Our daily newsletter >> MARTA'will hold a series of'community open houses across metro Atlanta to educate riders on the upcoming launch of the NextGen Bus Network. The first sessions are today, Feb. 2. The'February'open houses will be followed in March and…...
Ballots set for two special legislative races in Georgia
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (901+ words) SUBSCRIBE: Our daily newsletter >> The ballots are now set for two special legislative races in Georgia and the candidates are still lining up for a third contest set for March 10." Since the 2026 legislative session is already underway, the winners may…...
Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta unveils show lineup for 2026–27 season
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (283+ words) SUBSCRIBE: Our daily newsletter >> Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta has announced its 202627 season at the Fox Theatre, a lineup that includes awardwinning productions, multiple Atlanta premieres and the return of blockbuster favorites. The upcoming season (which marks the 45th for the…...
The Atlanta News Quiz for January 31
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (150+ words) SUBSCRIBE: Our daily newsletter >> It's time to test your knowledge with this week's'Atlanta News Quiz! This week's quiz is sponsored by Sandy Springs Arts Foundation. " ARTBEAT, presented by the'Sandy Springs Arts Foundation, is an amazing event you won't want to…...
Atlanta chili event marks 20 years of fundraising for children's health and education
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (334+ words) SUBSCRIBE: Our daily newsletter >> An Atlanta chili cook-off that started in a small office 20 years ago has raised nearly half a million dollars for children's charities and shows no signs of slowing down. The milestone comes after the event has…...
Atlanta Falcons tap Ian Cunningham as GM, completing leadership overhaul
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (518+ words) SUBSCRIBE: Our daily newsletter >> The Atlanta Falcons named Ian Cunningham their new general manager Thursday, bringing in a front office executive with two Super Bowl rings and, most recently a division title with the Chicago Bears. Cunningham, 40, spent the past…...
Georgia lawmakers telegraph priorities for student cellphone bans, tax cuts and education
1+ week, 1+ day ago (382+ words) ONGOING COVERAGE Winter Storm Fern >> From school'cellphone bans'to'tax cuts, some of this year's most consequential proposals for new Georgia laws have been in the works for months. State legislators laid the groundwork last year for bills that will be considered…...
Atlanta Pride announces new board members
1+ week, 1+ day ago (335+ words) ONGOING COVERAGE Winter Storm Fern >> Atlanta Pride has announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. The newly appointed board members are Luis Feliciano, Dr. Chicora Martin, and Dr. Christopher A. Thompson. These new members bring expanded…...