The Latest Breaking News from Atlanta

Culture wars off the table in Georgia — for now

ATLANTA — A few minutes after Gov. Brian Kemp ended a showcase speech to the state Legislature focused on a “new era” of mostly consensus-driven policies, he walked across the street to address some of Georgia’s most prominent Christian conservatives.

Tribune News Service · Jan 29, 2023

Why Ryan Nielsen may have the blueprint to fix Falcons’ pass-rush

#Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen could have the blueprint to fix Atlanta's pass rush

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 29, 2023

Hawks are halted by Clippers’ 19 3-pointers

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks allowed the Los Angeles Clippers to knock down 19 3-pointers on Saturday night and fell 120-113 at State Farm Arena.

Tribune News Service · Jan 29, 2023

Mostly peaceful protests held across the U.S. after release of Tyre Nichols footage

In Memphis, where Nichols died, protesters shut down a major highway and chanted "justice for Tyre" before later disbanding. Demonstrations across the U.S. were largely peaceful.

WEKU · Jan 28, 2023

7 Saints free agents who could leave to join Ryan Nielsen in Atlanta

Marcus Davenport and David Onyemata are among 7 Saints free agents who could leave to join Ryan Nielsen in Atlanta:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 28, 2023

YSL trial: Deputy on desk duty after scuffle with defendant

ATLANTA — A Fulton County deputy involved in a scuffle with one of the YSL defendants has been placed on administrative duties following a complaint filed by an attorney representing the defendant.

Tribune News Service · Jan 28, 2023

Memphis’ police chief was once fired from, then reinstated to, Atlanta Police Department

ATLANTA — The chief of Memphis’ police department had a lengthy career in Atlanta that nearly ended with her 2008 firing in connection with a botched investigation involving the husband of a police sergeant.

Tribune News Service · Jan 28, 2023

Michael Cunningham: Just like old times, it’s hard to trust the Hawks

ATLANTA — Watching the Hawks stirs some old feelings. They often remind me of Mike Woodson’s better teams. Good enough to make the playoffs, which never should be taken for granted. Not good enough do much once they get there, which is a letdown given their high aspirations.

Tribune News Service · Jan 27, 2023

Gov. Kemp calls up National Guard troops after violent unrest in Atlanta

ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp signed an emergency order Thursday allowing him to deploy as many as 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops following the violent unrest in Atlanta this weekend over a proposed public safety center.

Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2023

YSL trial: Weeks of jury selection, little progress

ATLANTA — Juror No. 529, one of hundreds of people summoned ahead of the sweeping gang trial involving rapper Young Thug, didn’t have to hang around long after Chief Judge Ural Glanville asked to hear his reasons for requesting a hardship deferral.

Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2023