Burt Jones takes shots at absent rival on the debate stage as Rick Jackson hits the campaign trail

MARTA launches new Breeze fare payment system on March 28

MARTA transitions to its new Breeze payment system starting March 28. Riders can use new tap-to-pay options or upgraded cards during the five-week transition period ending May 2.

Gov. Kemp won't renew gas tax suspension

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp ends the state's gasoline tax suspension tonight, leading to an expected price jump of over 30 cents per gallon as the state faces budget shortfalls.

Fulton County Democratic primary runoff debate: Robb Pitts vs. Mo Ivory

Fulton County Chair Robb Pitts, a longtime player in Atlanta politics, debated former Commissioner Mo Ivory in the Democratic primary runoff for chair of Fulton County. Topics included the jail crisis, property taxes, healthcare in South Fulton, and the direction of Georgia's largest county. Ivory pitched herself as a fresh alternative to the incumbent, while Pitts said voters can trust his political experience and ongoing initiatives.

Nonprofit newsroom Atlanta Civic Circle closes amid funding challenges

The Atlanta Civic Circle, a nonprofit news organization, is closing after four years of covering affordable housing, labor, and city government due to lack of funding, and its civic engagement and policy initiative will be transferred to its partner, Neighborhood Nexus.

Tucker maintains millage rate, property taxes to increase

The City of Tucker has adopted a millage rate of 2.036 mills for fiscal year 2027, resulting in an average increase of $17.50 for homestead properties and $38.50 for non-homestead properties.