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Georgia adviser to star athletes heading to federal prison
Dozens of NBA stars once turned to Charles Augustus Banks IV for guidance on their investing their wealth. Wine lovers also looked to Banks, who owned prestigious vineyards and wineries. Now, the UGA...
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How Atlanta Beltline affordable housing funds created a $340,000 condo
The Lofts at Reynoldstown Crossing was converted in 2012 with Atlanta Beltline affordable housing funds. Five years later, sales prices are out of reach for most locals. The Lofts at Reynoldstown...
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Hackers, other international cybercriminals getting nabbed by Atlanta feds
Roman Selezney, Department of Justice photo Some of the world’s most notorious criminals have been brought to Atlanta in recent years. Known online by such names as M.U.R.D.E.R.E.R., Kolypto,...
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No Trump bump for the gun industry
President Donald Trump with Wayne LaPierre, executive vice president of the National Rifle Association, at the group’s April convention in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com President Donald...
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Hundreds of police officers fired for misconduct, then rehired, report says
More than 450 police officers across America fired for misconduct were rehired by their departments who were forced to take them back, according to a Washington Post investigation published Thursday....
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Beltline CEO: I put affordable housing first, but deserve a ‘C’ for effort
The head of the agency in charge of building Atlanta’s Beltline gave himself a “C” for the effort he put into building the project’s mandated affordable housing Wednesday, but stressed that he’s still...
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Atlanta court urges “extreme caution” about new web app that promises to cut...
The Atlanta Municipal Court is warning ticketed drivers to exercise “extreme caution” before using a new web-based app that promises it can get its customers lower fines on their traffic citations. A...
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Atlanta court urges “extreme caution” about new web app that promises to cut...
The Atlanta Municipal Court is warning ticketed drivers to exercise “extreme caution” before using a new web-based app that promises it can get its customers lower fines on their traffic citations. A...
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$40 million allegedly swiped from consumers in “bogus discount clubs” scheme
A group of marketers – including some based in Atlanta — swiped more than $40 million from the bank accounts of consumers for “discount clubs” that the consumers never agreed to join, the Federal Trade...
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Atlanta nightclub owner named in AJC investigation sentenced to federal prison
An Atlanta nightclub operator was sentenced in U.S. District Court Friday to more than two years in prison for stealing federal funds from a city jobs program, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Atlanta...
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Atlanta Beltline Inc. CEO to leave with boost in severance pay
Atlanta Beltline Inc. CEO Paul Morris is leaving his post with a parting gift worth thousands of dollars, agency records show. A new employment contract approved before Morris’ resignation gives him...
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Investigation, reassignment for VA managers linked to Atlanta enrollment office
Four VA managers linked to the veterans national health care enrollment office in Atlanta have been moved from their positions pending the outcome of an internal investigation. VA on Tuesday did not...
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Atlanta Housing Authority sues to kill deal to subsidize homes for affluent...
The Atlanta Housing Authority filed suit Friday against one of its longtime development partners to kill a deal that could push the agency to subsidize homes for affluent residents. The deal to sell...
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CDC to scientists: Shh!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta is the largest federal agency headquartered outside Washington. JENNI GIRTMAN/Special The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and...
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From Newark, the last word on Beverly Hall
The final word is finally being written on the long and controversial career of the late Beverly L. Hall. When New Jersey took over Newark’s failing school system in 1995, it tapped...
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Northside Hospital to testify, face questions from Congress on its use of...
A Northside Hospital executive will testify before a congressional subcommittee next week about the Atlanta hospital’s use of a lucrative drug discount program. The U.S. House Energy and Commerce...
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Advocates: Data reveals signs that poor are being pushed out of Atlanta...
Atlanta Beltline Inc. has been under fire for failing to build mandated affordable housing. Credit: Jill Vejnoska jfejnoska@ajc.com A report from grassroots advocates the Housing Justice League shows...
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Atlanta mayor to Fannie Mae board chair: Deal is ‘unlawful, unethical’
Atlanta Housing Authority headquarters Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed is urging the board chairman of home finance giant Fannie Mae to resign over a controversial deal that could allow the developer to buy...
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Active shooter scare raises concerns: Is VA crisis center ready for its own...
When the VA launched the veterans crisis line call center in Atlanta last December it was touted as a critical part of a national system that would answer thousands of calls from distressed and...
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With fake IDs, three Georgia men collected $666,537, prosecutors say
By posing as tax officials, three Georgia men took part in a scheme that cheated thousands of people across the U.S. out of more than $3.5 million, federal officials allege. Dunwoody residents Moin...
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