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ATLANTA (AP) — Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson are running to be Georgia's next governor in a race that could reshape control of a crucial battleground state and even make some history along the way. Bottoms, 56, could become the first Black woman elected governor in the country. She’s also a former Atlanta mayor asking for a promotion in a state whose voters have long been reluctant to hand more political power to Georgia’s largest city. Jackson, 72, is a healthcare ma

Diners in Metro Atlanta are soon to welcome new restaurant openings. The lineup includes a health-focused restaurant, an ice cream spot, and more. New Dining Destinations Planned Across Metro Atlanta. Last week, WhatNow reported several upcoming openings across Metro Atlanta, including new locations for Salted Melon and Chastain Creamery. These...

ATLANTA - The 12-year-old boy has been found, according to Atlanta police. They say he is in "good health." No other information was provided by police. Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help locating 12-year-old Matthew Lauhune, who was last seen at 7:15 a.m. Monday in the 900 block of Mayson Turner Road NW.

Atlanta, Georgia – A downtown filled with impressive buildings means little if the people living there cannot afford groceries, find suitable housing or enjoy safe public spaces. Atlanta is trying to change that equation, putting everyday needs at the center of its downtown revival. The challenge is substantial. With...

A Keith Lee review of a restaurant connected to 2 Chainz became the center of a revealing conversation about celebrity privileges, customer service, and the expectations placed on Atlanta restaurants. […] The post 2 Chainz Pushes Back on Keith Lee’s Restaurant Review, Defends Celebrity Perks: “We Get Perks That Other People Don’t Get” appeared first on Baller Alert .

Officials say the former High COO stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Atlanta museum to pay for guitars, music lessons, and more.

Plans are in the works to redevelop Cobb County’s Town Center, including Town Center at Cobb, where some stores are boarded up.

Drivers who use the northbound Georgia 400 flex lane approaching Windward Parkway will lose that extra rush-hour space beginning Sunday, Dec. 13. The permanent closure covers approximately three-quarters of a mile, from just south of the Webb Bridge Road overpass to Exit 11 at Windward Parkway. Weather permitting, contractors will remove the flex-lane signs and striping and install a temporary concrete barrier as construction advances on the Georgia 400 express-lanes project.

ATLANTA - Georgia candidates are making their final push across the state to rally voters before Election Day. Sen. Jon Ossoff canvassed in Warner Robins on Sunday afternoon before heading to Douglasville to campaign alongside fellow Sen. Raphael Warnock. The two senators urged voters across Georgia to make a clear...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is reviewing an officer-involved shooting after a driver fled a traffic stop Sunday morning and led police on a pursuit that ended in a crash outside of Athens on Sunday. Authorities said the incident began when an officer...