The Latest Breaking News from Atlanta

'Molotov cocktail' was thrown at an ICE building in Atlanta and the FBI is investigating

The FBI is investigating after a “Molotov cocktail-style device” was thrown at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in downtown Atlanta

The Independent UK · 1h ago

Atlanta Pastor Says $89,000 Mercedes Was Repossessed Despite Timely Payments, Dealer Also Claims Fraud

Atlanta pastor Mark Moore says his Mercedes was repossessed despite regular payments after an alleged previous-owner debt emerged. The dealership says it was also deceived by suspected vehicle fraud.

International Business Times UK · 2h ago

Atlanta's Former Mayor Is Running for Georgia Governor. The 2020 Protests Could Cost Her the Race.

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is running for the office against businessman Rick Jackson, who has attacked her for the violence that took place during the summer of COVID.

Reason · 7h ago

‘Standing up for democracy’: Atlanta ‘No Kings’ rally draws Trump critics ahead of midterms

“No Kings, Vote Now” was the theme of a rally in Atlanta, one of many organised across the US on Saturday. While many demonstrators denounced US President Donald Trump’s policies, organisers said the rally was aimed at getting out the vote in the November 3 midterm elections and protecting democracy…

France 24 · Oct 18

Tyler Perry bought a former Army base for $30 million: Why he is turning it into more than a Hollywood studio

Tyler Perry is planning to expand his business beyond filmmaking with a proposed 38-acre entertainment district near his Atlanta film studio. The project could include a theatre, shops and office spaces, with plans suggesting that it could be completed by January 2028. Perry bought 330 acres of the former Fort…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Jon Ossoff’s rise to US Senate was meteoric – how high can he go?

The media-savvy Democratic senator is defying predictions of a tight re-election battle. But he insists he has ‘zero interest’ in a presidential run in 2028

The Guardian - US · Oct 16

Tyler Perry transformed Atlanta’s 330-acre army base into a film hub with 12 sound stages

In 2015, Tyler Perry acquired the former Fort McPherson Army base in Atlanta for $30 million, and transformed it into a major production hub featuring 12 sound stages. This initiative not only aims to create new jobs but also emphasizes the importance of preserving historical structures while meeting the evolving…

The Times of India · Oct 14

Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem Survived Cancer Twice, COVID-19 and a Car Fire Before Fatal Fall at Six Flags Over Georgia

Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a 42-year-old Atlanta educator and father, died after falling from a rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia as authorities investigated the cause.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

RHOP star Mia Thornton faces felony theft charge over alleged $11,000 Atlanta condo furniture removal

Former The Real Housewives of Potomac star Mia Thornton faces a felony theft-by-taking charge over allegations that she and Jared McGriff removed furniture and a television worth approximately $11,000 from a furnished Atlanta condo in October 2025. The case follows Thornton’s November airport arrest over an outstanding larceny warrant. The…

The Times of India · Oct 13

Who Was Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem? Six Flags Goliath Victim Was Atlanta School Teacher as Nine Coasters Shut Down

Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, died in a Six Flags Over Georgia coaster incident. The school employee's death prompted nine additional ride closures in the US and Canada.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13