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New Georgia 400 interchange at McGinnis Ferry Road officially opens
After five years of planning and construction, the new full diamond interchange is open to traffic, promising relief for North Fulton and Forsyth commuters.
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Aisha Bell
Business & Economy Reporter — Aisha covers the Atlanta economy — from the data-center boom reshaping the Georgia power grid to the small businesses holding on in West End.
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Niki in the Garden: Monumental exhibition returns to Atlanta Botanical Garden for 50th anniversary
The blockbuster 'Niki in the Garden' encore features over 40 colorful, giant sculptures by French-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle, marking one of North America's largest outdoor art displays of the season.
Business
Atlanta tech startup raises $80M Series B, plans West Coast expansion
The 4-year-old fintech will use the new funding to open offices in San Francisco and Seattle, and to double its Atlanta-based engineering team.
Business
Georgia's film industry rebounds, but Atlanta's grip is slipping
The Peach State's film production volume is up 22 percent year-over-year, but the metro Atlanta share is at a decade low as new sound stages open in Savannah, Augusta, and Columbus.
Business
Mayor Andre Dickens signs temporary moratorium on new self-storage facilities
The executive order pauses new permit applications for self-storage facilities until City Council can consider a longer-term 180-day ban aimed at protecting land for housing and retail.
Business
How one Decatur family cut their grocery bill by 41% — and ate better
It's not couponing and it's not a strict budget. It's a six-month experiment in meal-planning, bulk buying, and one surprising swap.
Business
Georgia Power asks regulators for 12% rate hike. Here's what's actually in the filing.
The utility's 178-page rate case with the Public Service Commission shows that the biggest driver isn't fuel costs — it's the data center boom.
Business
What Atlanta's economy actually looks like in 2026
GDP is up, jobs are up, wages are up. So why doesn't anyone feel good? A look at the real numbers.
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Georgia schools ban personal devices 'bell to bell' starting July 1 — here's what parents need to know
Every K–8 public school in Georgia must enforce a personal-device restriction during instructional hours by July 1. High schools get another year.
State
Georgia teachers embrace AI for lesson planning, but worry about student thinking skills
A state audit finds nearly 60 percent of Georgia teachers now use generative AI for instructional prep. Educators say it saves hours — but the classroom conversation about critical thinking is just starting.
State
Carter Center Marks 30 Years of Mental Health Advocacy at Annual Atlanta Forum
The landmark gathering continues a three-decade mission to reduce stigma and advance mental health policy nationwide
State
Kemp signs Georgia Early Literacy Act, putting a reading coach in every elementary school
House Bill 1193 commits $70 million in the FY 2027 budget to place literacy coaches in every public school serving grades K–3 and mandates instruction grounded in the science of reading.