Education
PHOTOS: APS deploy unveils new school tactical, drone security teams
Atlanta Public Schools is bolstering its school security this year by adding tactical and drone teams to its police force. District officials debuted the new units recently, running practice drills at a school district property in the Polar Rock neighborhood in south Atlanta.
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Atlanta Public Schools’ new tactical team conducts a training scenario demonstration for members of the media at Atlanta Public Schools’ Brewer Training Center on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Public Schools is adding two new units to its security apparatus to keep students and employees safe: a tactical team and a drone team. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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Dream host "Barbie Night" vs. Aces
The Atlanta Dream hosted "Barbie Night" on Monday at State Farm Arena as they took on the Las Vegas Aces. The Aces came away with a convincing 109-87 victory.
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PHOTOS: John Mellencamp delivers 'soundtrack of people's lives' at concert
At his metro Atlanta stop, John Mellencamp delivers what the audience wants: the hits and then some.
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PHOTOS: Formula 1 demo brings motorsports to Atlanta
Thousands of spectators came out to see a Formula 1 demo in Atlanta's Summerhill neighborhood on Saturday afternoon.
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PHOTOS: Jovita Moore mural returns after it was painted over
The tribute mural to local news icon Jovita Moore is back at Boulevard Southeast and Rosalia Street in Grant Park.
