A major jet fuel leak at Hartsfield-Jackson went undetected for eight days, sending 20,000 gallons into the Flint River. Grant Park's oldest city park gets spring upgrades including a new outdoor classroom at Milledge Fountain. And Emory students are pushing back against Flock surveillance cameras on campus.
20,000-Gallon Jet Fuel Leak at Hartsfield-Jackson Went Undetected for Eight Days
A major jet fuel spill at the world's busiest airport went unnoticed for days, sending thousands of gallons into the Flint River and raising concerns for communities downstream.
Development & Housing
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Grant Park Gets Spring Upgrades Including New Outdoor Classroom at Milledge Fountain
The Grant Park Conservancy broke ground on a new outdoor classroom and theatre behind the 1927 Milledge Fountain, transforming a long-overlooked section of Atlanta's oldest city park.
Community
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Emory Students Deliver Petition Demanding Removal of Flock Surveillance Cameras
A broad alliance of Emory student and faculty groups delivered nearly 1,000 signatures demanding the university end its contract with Flock Safety and review campus surveillance practices.
Food & Drink
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Taste of Atlanta Celebrates 25 Years with Party at The Works
The festival that started with 20 restaurants under a tent at Phipps Plaza has evolved into hyper-local, all-inclusive events, with its anniversary celebration at the West Midtown venue.
Business
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Atlanta Startup Launches Marketplace for Data Centers in Space
Metro Atlanta-based Atomic-6 unveiled ODC.space, where AI developers and government agencies can reserve orbital data center capacity on demand, backed by astronaut Chris Hadfield.
Politics & Policy
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Lance Bottoms Hosts Healthcare Roundtable, Unveils CARE Plan for Governor's Race
The gubernatorial candidate and former Atlanta mayor gathered faith leaders and healthcare providers to discuss her plan to cut costs, expand access, and improve long-term health in Georgia.
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Sports
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Hartsfield-Jackson Retains Title as World's Busiest Airport with 106 Million Passengers
Atlanta's airport handled 106.3 million passengers in 2025, staying ahead of Dubai, Tokyo Haneda, and Dallas Fort Worth for the top spot.
Arts & Culture
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A Beloved Backcountry Lodge in the North Georgia Appalachians
The Len Foote Hike Inn offers a unique rustic experience just miles from the Appalachian Trail, accessible only by a five-mile hike through the Southern Appalachian forest.