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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 2h

Ossoff’s $12M fundraising blitz underscores his Senate firepower

Dem Ossoff raises $12M in 3 months, brings his U.S. Senate war chest to $21M

The Democrat’s campaign said Wednesday that Ossoff collected more than 233,000 donations averaging $36 between July and September.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 21h

Georgia’s school voucher program isn’t good for separation of church and state

Opinion: Georgia’s school voucher program bad for separation of church and state

Preliminary data shows the state funds designated for the program are going to religious-affiliated schools.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 23h

Chattahoochee Hills mayoral candidate accused of threatening contractor

Councilman Richie Schmidt calls city contractor names and threatens to `tear her feet off’ in recorded conversation with city manager.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 1d

Atlanta-based parent of NYSE investing up to $2B in prediction market

Intercontinental Exchange is investing in disruptive startup Polymarket, a prediction platform where users can bet and sell shares on potential outcomes to global events.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 1d

Carr strikes different tone from Trump loyalists in GOP governor race

Georgia AG Chris Carr breaks with Trump loyalists in governor race

The Republican contender for governor is embracing the president and many of his policies. But he’s not afraid to draw lines.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 1d

How much did investors pay for the Krog Street Market district? A lot.

The price makes the sale one of the most expensive commercial real estate transactions of the past few years in Atlanta.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 1d

Georgia collects more in income tax despite rate cuts

Georgia is collecting more in income taxes despite several rate cuts

Georgia income tax revenue continues to rise despite years of rate cuts, prompting talks of further cuts or even eliminating the state income tax altogether.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 1d

Rivian factory critics in Georgia will not have to pay state’s legal fees

The state has ended its effort to try to recoup legal fees from a group of Georgia residents who unsuccessfully filed multiple lawsuits over Rivian’s planned factory.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 1d

Older Atlantans find property tax relief through city program

For Kathryn Copper and residents like her, the city’s program brings peace of mind after years of spiraling costs.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 1d

Holmes defends brief tenure as Democrats eye labor commissioner post

GOP labor commissioner, still new in post, facing Democratic opposition

Georgia Labor Commissioner Barbara Rivera Holmes vows to continue her efforts to overhaul the labor department as a growing field of Democrats aim for her post to head GDOL.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 1d

Chef finds new purpose in work with Meals on Wheels Atlanta

Meals on Wheels Atlanta’s culinary director Robert Gerstenecker uses his fine dining background to create Purposeful Gourmet Foods, a product line to benefit MOWA.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 1d

Brandon Beach’s plan to put Donald Trump on $1 coin raises legal questions

The U.S. treasurer and former Georgia state senator wants to put the president's face on a coin commemorating America's 250th birthday.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 1d

The EPA killed $7B for solar. Now, groups in Georgia, other states are suing.

The lawsuit argues funding for the so-called “Solar For All” initiative was unlawfully terminated without Congressional approval.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 1d

Diversity reigns among 20 September restaurant openings in metro Atlanta

The metro Atlanta dining scene added a score of restaurants in September and saw just a handful of closures, some of which are temporary as restaurants relocate.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 2d

Two years after Oct. 7 attack, politics have shifted as war in Gaza goes on

As two-year anniversary of Oct. 7 attack nears, politics have shifted

The pain of the terrorist attack Oct. 7, 2023, and the loss from the war in Gaza that followed are shaping Georgia’s key statewide races as the two-year anniversary arrives Tuesday alongside a potential peace deal.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 3d

Atlanta public housing approach sought to uplift residents living in poverty

The Atlanta Housing Authority under the leadership of former head Renee Glover made strides in residents' economic prospects through counseling, social work and food aid.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 3d

Government shutdown slows operations but not visitors at Georgia parks

Georgia national parks open during government shutdown — with some inconveniences

Visitors to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park encounter locked bathrooms and a closed parking lot on the fourth day of the government shutdown.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 4d

Ted’s Montana Grill will fill gap on Marietta Square, and more from metro Atlanta’s restaurant scene

Ted’s Montana Grill will be taking over a long-empty lot on Marietta Square that was once referred to as the “Marietta Mudhole.”

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 5d

Judge sets 14-day deadline to name new prosecutor in Fulton Trump case

Georgia judge gives 14 days to name new Fulton County Trump case prosecutor

If a new prosecutor in the election interference case isn't named in two weeks, the judge could dismiss the case.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 5d

Developer of Midtown’s naked tower says work could soon restart

The 20-story tower once served as the headquarters of BellSouth before its merger with AT&T.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 6d

Try these American-produced amari that rival Old World counterparts

Amaro is one of the best digestifs for relieving the feeling of being overly full. And its rich, bitter qualities make for a tasty nightcap — either neat or on the rocks.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 6d

Coyotes are all over Georgia. Controlling them might not be worth it.

A new University of Georgia-led study finds coyotes are likely here to stay in the Southeast and that removal efforts are futile.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 6d

On Jimmy Carter’s 101st birthday, a ‘forever’ stamp and a worm in a jar

The Postal Service pays tribute to the former president Wednesday, and a guinea worm documentary is released.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 7d

Federal government to shut down after last-minute effort in Senate

After re-votes on government funding proposals failed in the U.S. Senate, the federal government has shut down.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution @ajc.com · 8d

Downtown’s Centennial Yards lands popular burger chain

Shake Shack is headed to downtown Atlanta, the latest tenant planned for a megaproject rising next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena.

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