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It's early in the NFL season, but Mercedes-Benz Stadium is already topping the charts in a new nationwide survey of football fans.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium earns high marks in NFL stadium rankings

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 17, 2022September 17, 2022

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta City Council’s Finance/Executive Committee will convene a work session with the Fulton County Assessor’s Office on Thursday, October 13 at 1 p.m. to review residential and commercial property assessments.

In The Know: Here’s how you can talk to Atlanta leaders about property assessments

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 16, 2022September 16, 2022

ATLANTA – The state will funnel $130 million in federal COVID relief funds to Grady Memorial Hospital to help offset the impact of the looming closure of WellStar’s Atlanta Medical Center (AMC), Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday. The Republican governor and two Atlanta-area Democratic leaders addressed how Georgia’s capital city will cope with the closure

Here’s how Atlanta leaders plan to address Wellstar closing Atlanta Medical Center

by Rebecca Grapevine | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 15, 2022September 24, 2023

Road Work Ahead Sign with traffic

Traffic & Transportation

Lanes on I-75 will be closed from Midtown Atlanta to Cobb County this weekend

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 15, 2022September 15, 2022

pink ribbon with text breast cancer awareness, October pink concept

More Than Pink Walk in Atlanta will raise money for health equity among breast cancer patients

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 15, 2022September 24, 2023

Known as one of Atlanta's most haunted buildings, Rhodes Hall is a hotbed of paranormal activity and has been featured on TV shows such as "Ghost Hunters" and WSB’s “Georgia’s Haunted Hidden Gems.” Guests will have an opportunity to enjoy "spirits" on the porch before the tour (pre-tour beer and wine are included in the ticket price).

Take a ghost tour at one of Atlanta’s most haunted buildings

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 13, 2022September 13, 2022

Marking International Country Music Day this Sept. 17 — and the re-release of Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” with Kelly Clarkson just last week — LawnStarter ranked 2022’s Best Cities for Country Music Fans.

Atlanta is one of the best cities for country music fans

by Special to The Georgia SunSeptember 13, 2022September 13, 2022

A Southeast Georgia man has pleaded guilty to drug charges after federal agents discovered a methamphetamine-soaked rug and packages of crystal methamphetamine at the Atlanta airport.

Crime

Georgia man pleads guilty in meth-soaked rug case

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 13, 2022September 24, 2023

ROSWELL -- The city of Roswell is planning to revitalize the intersection of Holcomb Bridge Road and Highway 9, as well as the area within a half-mile radius of it.

Roswell plans to revitalize the area around the intersection of Holcomb Bridge Road and Highway 9

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 12, 2022September 12, 2022

A teenage girl who was last seen outside Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport with an unknown man has been found and is safe, according to the FBI.

Teen who went missing at Hartsfield-Jackson found

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 12, 2022September 12, 2022

UPDATE: According to the FBI, 17-year-old Emma Linek has been located and is safe. Emma walked into a local police department late this afternoon. She has been reunited with her father. The original story is below.

FBI searching for missing teen, Emma Linek, who was last seen leaving Hartsfield-Jackson

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 10, 2022September 24, 2023

Legal system, mallet of judge

Crime

Former Atlanta official gets 14 years in prison for bribery and money-laundering

by Crime ReportsSeptember 9, 2022September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is once again isolating after a positive COVID-19 test this morning.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens tests positive for COVID again

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 6, 2022September 6, 2022

ATLANTA -- Atlanta police are asking for your help identifying a suspected prowler who may have tried to force entry into a home.

Crime

Suspected prowler caught on doorbell camera in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 6, 2022September 6, 2022

The mayors of six North Fulton cities are holding a rare mutli-city town hall to discuss their dispute with Fulton County over tax revenue shared between the cities and the county.

Your Government

North Fulton’s mayors are holding a town hall to discuss Fulton County tax concerns

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 5, 2022September 24, 2023

ROSWELL -- Roswell residents should not see an increase in their city taxes if the city's current tax plan is approved.

Your Government

Roswell plans property tax cut

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 4, 2022September 4, 2022

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi paid a visit to Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood Thursday to promote a provision of the Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act intended to stitch together communities divided by racist transportation policy.

Your Government

Nancy Pelosi was in Georgia this week. Here’s why

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderSeptember 3, 2022September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- The City of Atlanta announced the Department of Public Works will not collect garbage, recycling, yard trimmings or bulk items on Monday in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

Atlanta garbage collection will be delayed on Labor Day. Here’s when you can expect service

by City ReportsSeptember 1, 2022September 24, 2023