George Lefont, who owned a number of independent cinemas in the city that still loom large in movie-lovers’ minds, has died at 85. He was suffering from complications related to Parkinson’s Disease.

On the Thursday, Sept. 7 edition of Georgia Today: Another incarcerated man has died at the Fulton County Jail; the CDC has a new boss; and Officials in Macon-Bibb County are shutting down bars an hour earlier in an effort to reduce late-night crime.

The Michelin Guide is considered one of the highest distinctions that a restaurant can receive.  But how will it affect Atlanta's culinary industry when it arrives?

Another inmate has died at the Fulton County Jail. 

A prominent civil rights group is concerned about a proposed zoning ordinance in coastal Georgia's McIntosh County.

While Georgia is fast becoming a leader in building electric vehicles, the state still lags in laying the groundwork for people who drive those cars.

On the Wednesday, Sept. 6 edition of Georgia Today: The Georgia ACLU condemns the indictment of dozens of activists opposed to Atlanta's new police training center; a judge allows Georgia to resume a ban on hormone therapy for transgender youth; and Georgia is quickly becoming a leader in electric vehicles. Can our infrastructure keep up?

Sixty-one people have been indicted on racketeering charges in connection with protests against a planned police training center.

A judge has denied a request by two of the 19 defendants in the 2020 election interference racketeering case to be tried separately.

Georgia farmers are awaiting a federal disaster declaration in the wake of Hurricane Idalia, which hit the state's pecan crop hard.

Tom Brady is putting on a Delta Air Lines uniform, at least figuratively. Delta said Wednesday that it has agreed to bring the former star quarterback on board as a long-term strategic adviser.

MARTA is partnering with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Reef Project to contribute railcars from MARTA’s original fleet. 

Sixty-one people have been indicted in Georgia on racketeering charges following a long-running state investigation into protests against an Atlanta-area proposed police and firefighter training facility that critics call "Cop City."

The Georgia Ports Authority says it will donate $6 million in coming years to improve affordable housing options in Savannah and neighboring communities. Savannah officials said Tuesday it will be the largest outside contribution to the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund since its founding 12 years ago.

Punk Black is an Atlanta-based organization working to shine a light on people of color in the rock music scene. This summer, Punk Black launched a record label and signed its first three bands: Howling Star, Hijas de la Muerte, and The Rack. 

On the Tuesday, Sept. 5 edition of Georgia Today: A trial that starts today could result in new voting district lines for Georgia; Activists opposed to a police training center in Atlanta are indicted; and a look at Punk Black, an organization which bolsters alternative music created by people of color. 

State highway officials say 21 people died on Georgia roadways over the Labor Day weekend, including five high school students.

Opening statements began in a trial that could result in Georgia Democrats gaining seats in Congress and the General Assembly.

A former White House drug policy advisor is asking Governor Brian Kemp to reject a rule expanding medical marijuana access.

Emma Hunt, a Kennesaw State University exercise science student, has qualified for a spot on the speed climbing team at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

 

Democrats could gain a seat in the U.S. House and multiple seats in Georgia's Legislature if a judge rules Republicans drew maps illegally weakening Black voters' power.