The Latest Breaking News from Atlanta

Hawks take Duke’s AJ Griffin 16th overall in NBA draft

ATLANTA — The Hawks have their newest member in the fold. On Thursday night, they selected Duke’s AJ Griffin with the 16th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Tribune News Service · Jun 24, 2022

Alex Wood’s dud vs. Braves sends Giants home on a sour note

ATLANTA — Alex Wood’s homecoming was not one to remember.

Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022

Georgia Democrats aim to shift conversation from Biden

ATLANTA — Stacey Abrams and U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock are trying to shift the political conversation away from President Joe Biden's economic record and toward their own proposals to curb higher energy prices, rein in crime and preserve abortion rights.

Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022

Georgia Supreme Court tosses Harris’ murder conviction in hot car case

ATLANTA — The Georgia Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the murder conviction of Justin Ross Harris, who was tried for leaving his son in a hot car.

Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022

Irish citizen heading to Atlanta to teach kids GAA denied access to U.S. in Dublin airport

Abood Al Jumaili claims he was denied access 'because you were born in Iraq' when going through pre-clearance at Dublin Airport.

Irish Mirror · Jun 22, 2022

A 'Stacey Sweep': Abrams' runoff gamble pays off in Georgia

ATLANTA — Stacey Abrams took a risk when she tried to shape the Democratic ticket by endorsing three statewide candidates in unpredictable runoffs. Her gamble paid off Tuesday with huge victories by the trio of contenders on her slate.

Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022

Another Trump candidate defeated; Evans loses runoff to McCormick in Georgia's 6th District

ATLANTA — Rich McCormick, an emergency room physician and former Marine, is likely headed to Congress.

Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022

Anthony DeSclafani’s return overshadowed by Giants’ wild win in Atlanta

ATLANTA — The Giants were excited to have Anthony DeSclafani back on the mound Tuesday for the first time since the third week of April. By the end of their back-and-forth 12-10 win over the Braves, though, they had a new injury to worry about — and that excitement had…

Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022

Nguyen wins Democratic runoff for Georgia secretary of state, will face Raffensperger

ATLANTA — Democrat Bee Nguyen won the Georgia runoff for secretary of state Tuesday, setting up a general election contest against incumbent Republican Brad Raffensperger.

Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022

Collins beats Trump-endorsed Jones in Georgia's 10th District contest

ATLANTA — Mike Collins, a trucking company owner and son of a former congressman, easily defeated fellow Republican Vernon Jones in the GOP primary runoff in the 10th Congressional District.

Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022