53 stories · Inside The Perimeter, Atlanta
The 8-acre site in Mercedes-Benz Stadium's shadow has been cleared. Developer Carter is studying housing and retail for the three-block area bounded by MLK Jr. Drive and Northside Drive.
Georgia lawmakers approved accelerated income tax cuts and increased deductions before the session ended after 1 a.m. A bill to replace QR-code ballots never reached a Senate vote, potentially forcing a special session.
Georgia Equality celebrates the defeat of more than a dozen anti-LGBTQ+ bills, including HB 54 restricting gender-affirming care. Over 2,500 Georgians contacted legislators and 400 testified at the Capitol.
Mathewos Samson, 26, went from his first canvass in October to launching a state legislature campaign in March. The DSA-backed candidate is running on affordable housing, healthcare, and school funding.
As FIFA World Cup matches approach in June, advocates worry Atlanta will repeat its 1996 Olympics playbook of arrests and displacement. An estimated 9,000 low-income residents were arrested in the 18 months before the Summer Games.
Georgia's legislative session ends tonight at midnight. The literacy overhaul passed unanimously, but the $38 billion state budget and several controversial bills remain in limbo.
Governor Kemp and Mayor Dickens attended the ribbon-cutting for Georgia Works' new headquarters on Auburn Avenue. The nonprofit has served more than 1,200 unhoused men since 2013.
Political leaders, lawmakers, and the public gathered under the Gold Dome for a patriotic celebration marking the semiquincentennial of American independence.
The team's redesigned uniforms bring back red as the primary color for the first time in years. Matt Ryan called it honoring the franchise's history while fueling what's next.
An oversight commission broadly endorsed extending Atlanta's eight tax allocation districts to fund the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative, but key members pushed back on giving the mayor a blank check.
New renderings show how the former CNN headquarters near Centennial Olympic Park will be transformed into a mixed-use destination ahead of the World Cup.
Thursday is the final day for bills to pass, with the state budget, literacy reform, property tax cuts, and election changes all still in play.
An estimated 6,000 demonstrators marched to the Georgia State Capitol on Saturday, protesting the Trump administration, the Iran war, and ICE. Senator Warnock addressed the crowd.
Riders have until May 2 to switch to the new payment system, which supports tap-to-pay with bank cards and mobile wallets alongside new Breeze cards.
More than 8.3 million passengers are expected this month, with April 3 potentially setting a single-day record as TSA lines start to normalize after the shutdown.
Eight matches at Atlanta Stadium from June 15 to July 15, plus the FIFA Fan Festival taking over Centennial Olympic Park. Last-minute tickets go on sale April 1.
Atlanta's supporting cast is stepping up as the team makes its push for a postseason spot down the stretch.
The long-vacant Atlanta Constitution Building is getting a facelift ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Vinyl wraps and murals will dress up the downtown landmark while larger renovation plans continue.
SnapCo hosts "Deeper Than Visibility" at City Hall on March 31, centering Black trans survival and joy while releasing a new digital guide for community messaging.
The $38 billion state budget remains unsettled as House and Senate wrangle over issues including literacy rates, ICE controls, and election changes.
County and state lawmakers from five metro counties call the Republican-backed measure an unconstitutional power grab targeting Democratic strongholds.
Atlanta's annual celebration of the 404 area code brings festivals, parties, and concerts across the city starting April 1 and culminating on April 4.
After initial ethics concerns, Tyler Perry representatives confirm TSA workers at Hartsfield-Jackson can keep the $1,000 gift cards donated during the shutdown.
The Atlanta-based airline will install Amazon Leo on 500 planes beginning in 2028, promising faster, more reliable in-flight Wi-Fi for domestic and international flights.
The new tap-to-pay system is now active at all MARTA stations. Both old and new Breeze cards work through May 2, giving riders time to transition. The upgrade brings contactless payment options and faster fare processing.
One of the largest tower conversions in the U.S. is targeting a late 2026 groundbreaking. The project will turn the downtown landmark into mixed-use housing with a major affordable component for teachers, nurses, and essential workers.
Most TSA employees received backpay covering at least two missed paychecks Monday. Callout rates have dropped and wait times at Atlanta's airport are improving after weeks of four-hour lines.
Public Service Commissioner Tricia Pridemore is introducing a motion to stop power companies from cutting off TSA employees who can't pay during the shutdown. Critics call it an election-year gimmick.
Atlanta's annual celebration of the 404 area code kicks off April 4 with events across the city. A free block party takes over Underground Atlanta, and the parade marches down Peachtree Street.
Protesters filled the streets from the Memorial Drive Greenway to the State Capitol on Saturday, joining nationwide demonstrations. Senator Raphael Warnock urged the crowd to stand up for democracy.
From the Gulch to Broad Street, more than a dozen high-profile openings are on track for May. CNN Center will reopen as The Center, and the BeltLine's new MARTA line debuts next month.
House and Senate passed different bills and left for a two-week recess. Trump signed an executive action to pay TSA workers, but the broader Homeland Security shutdown hits 44 days Sunday.
The filmmaker and Atlanta studio owner stepped up to help unpaid federal workers at Hartsfield-Jackson during the ongoing DHS shutdown.
Valhalla Gaming Lounge should debut in May, just in time for World Cup. Expect simulators, bocce courts, billiards, darts, and an old-school arcade.
The annual celebration of Black Atlanta culture is April 4. Free block party at Underground, parade down Peachtree Street, and a scholarship gala kick things off.
The legislation targets district attorneys, commissioners, and clerks in Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Cobb, and Clayton counties. DA Fani Willis called it "blatantly unconstitutional."
If it becomes law, Georgia would abandon electronic voting machines for the November election. The bill also strips power from the Secretary of State over election challenges.
After FBI agents raided an elections warehouse in January, the county argued in federal court that the search warrant was based on an affidavit "full of lies." The judge is taking time to decide.
Global Payments, Elavon, and Coca-Cola have large teams in Ireland. More Atlanta companies are following their lead, drawn by tech talent, EU access, and AI infrastructure.
After 41 days of unpaid TSA workers and four-hour security lines at Hartsfield-Jackson, the Senate approved funding for most of Homeland Security early Friday. The House votes next.
Starbucks Workers United announced that contract negotiations will resume in April. Unionized baristas, including three Atlanta stores, walked out in November demanding better pay and staffing.
Marvin Arrington Jr. and Mo Ivory challenged incumbent Robb Pitts at a South Fulton debate, blaming his leadership for conditions at the county jail and disparities between north and south Fulton.
With the Benz hosting World Cup matches this summer, Eater Atlanta breaks down the best food options inside the stadium, from beloved Atlanta restaurants to surprisingly good concessions.
Armed federal agents in tactical gear patrolled the world's busiest airport Monday as over 41% of Atlanta TSA workers called out. Security waits hit 4+ hours.
With TSA wait times all over the place, Atlanta entrepreneur Ke'Shawn Alexander launched SkySpot, an app that gives travelers personalized leave-time recommendations.
The Public Safety Committee unanimously advanced two resolutions: one banning ICE detention facilities in city limits, another requiring police to document ICE activities. Full council votes April 20.
The U.S. Men's National Team is using Atlanta United's training grounds to prepare for Saturday's friendly against Belgium at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The Public Safety Committee unanimously moved forward two resolutions to limit ICE detention facilities and require documentation of ICE activities during police operations. Meanwhile, dozens of residents criticized Mayor Dickens for refusing to sign the firefighters' union contract that the council ratified last year. Both issues head to the full council vote on April 20.
Federal immigration agents are now working at Hartsfield-Jackson to help with security operations as TSA agents continue calling out during the government shutdown. Mayor Dickens says the agents won't engage in immigration enforcement, but travelers report they're mostly just standing around while security lines remain brutal.
With 95 days until FIFA World Cup matches arrive, Atlanta officials unveiled details for the Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park. MARTA will launch its Better Breeze payment system in two weeks and increase service during matches. The airport's long-delayed South Terminal project will also finally open before the tournament.
Mayor Andre Dickens missed the firefighters union's Friday deadline to sign Atlanta's first-ever fire contract, which City Council unanimously approved nearly a year ago. Instead of signing, Dickens questioned union president Nate Bailey's legitimacy and claimed 'irregularities' in Bailey's recent re-election. The union is threatening legal action.
Instead of signing the fire union's historic first contract that City Council already approved unanimously, Mayor Dickens missed Friday's deadline and went after union president Nate Bailey personally. The mayor claims there were irregularities in Bailey's election and says the union needs to redo it in May. This is the city's first-ever firefighter union contract, ratified almost a year ago.
Atlanta United broke their winless streak with a convincing 3-1 victory over Philadelphia Union at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, though the attendance of 35,308 was their smallest crowd yet. After three games without a win and plenty of questions about the team, this performance showed they might have their act together. The supporters who showed up were definitely rewarded.
Downtown Atlanta is the city's historic center, home to the State Capitol, the Gulch (under massive redevelopment as Centennial Yards), Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It's been a challenge for decades as a place to actually live, but major investment is starting to change that. The Centennial Yards project alone is a multi-billion dollar mixed-use development that aims to transform 50 acres of underused rail infrastructure into a walkable district.
Living Downtown has historically been cheaper than Midtown or Buckhead, with loft conversions and older buildings offering square footage you can't get elsewhere for the price. MARTA's Five Points station is the transit hub for the entire system. The food scene is growing, with spots like Der Biergarten, Alma Cocina, and South City Kitchen joining the mix. Underground Atlanta is being reimagined (again). It's a neighborhood in the middle of what could be its biggest transformation ever.