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Updated Fri, May 29, 2026
Downtown Atlanta Civic Circle

Atlantans Pack Budget Hearing to Demand Parks Funding Over Police Increases

Nearly 30 residents braved a torrential downpour to speak against cuts to parks while police spending grows, but only four of 15 council members showed up to listen.

Downtown WSB-TV

Georgia Power Bills to Drop About $4 a Month Starting in June

The Public Service Commission approved a rate decrease that will save customers an average of $50 a year, even as the utility works to recover $912 million in storm costs.

Downtown The Atlanta Voice

US Men's National Team Training in Georgia Ahead of World Cup

The most diverse USMNT roster in history is preparing at the Arthur M. Blank training center before friendlies against Senegal and Germany, with eight Black American-born players on the 26-man squad.

Downtown SaportaReport

Georgia Drought Eases Slightly But Nearly 80% Still in Extreme or Exceptional Conditions

Recent rains have helped, with drought coverage dropping from 80% to 56% in the most severe categories, but officials warn the state needs much more precipitation heading into summer.

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Today’s watchlist

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    Little Tart and New Parisian Concept Midi Coming to Candler Park Candler Park
  2. 2
    BeltLine Affordable Housing Redevelopment Plans Draw Neighbor Pushback Grant Park
  3. 3
    16-Home Development The Row 900 Breaks Ground in Peoplestown Peoplestown
  4. 4
    Atlantans Pack Budget Hearing to Demand Parks Funding Over Police Increases Downtown
  5. 5
    Georgia Power Bills to Drop About $4 a Month Starting in June Downtown

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