New Tag Renewal Kiosks Installed in Local Krogers

The nearest one to Cascade residents is on Metropolitan Parkway.

The Tweet Elite: Kasim Reed is a Twitter 'Jedi Master'

Atlanta's top pol has been named one of America's 25 mayors who have mastered Twitter.

Spelman College Hosts U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory Regional Workshop March 5

Spelman College will host the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Regional Workshop on March 5

Democrat Big-Wigs Coming to Atlanta

Bill Clinton will be in town on Saturday, and Bernie Sanders will be in Cascade on Feb. 16.

Early Voting Begins in Georgia's Presidential Primary

Trump? Cruz? Hillary or Bernie? Or someone else? Early voting begins today.

Trump Won't Give Up Georgia Without a Fight

The controversial GOP White House candidate is investing heavily in the Peach State.

Spelman College's Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Explores Science Fiction, Empire and the Citizen

Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Hazel Carby, Spelman College Faculty and Students Explore Empire, Nation and the Citizen

Obama's Iran Deal: Where do Georgia Representatives Stand?

Georgia lawmakers took to social media to share their opinions.

Marriage a Right for Same-Sex Couples in U.S. Supreme Court Decision

Gov. Deal: State will comply. Georgia’s local governments constitutionally required to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Governor Wants Redesign of Confederate License Plate

Several other southern governors are attempting to curb the display of the battle flag in light of the Charleston church shooting.

League of Women Voters Atlanta Fulton Doris VonGlahn Legislative Review April 25

Doris VonGlahn 2015 Legislative Session Recap Annual opportunity to learn what passed in the legislative session from a nonpartisan view.

Fulton County To Offer Saturday, Sunday Early Voting

Early voting starts on Monday, Oct. 13 in Fulton County.

Hot Car Deaths: Should Government Mandate Technology?

After a deadly summer of children left in hot cars, a mother is calling on a government fix. What do you think?

Deal Apologizes for Assuming Student Was Ilegal Alien

During an exchange on immigration between a University of Georgia student and Gov. Nathan Deal he presumed the student was undocumented.

Where Does GA Rank for Women's Equality?

WalletHub looked at life expectancy, wages, the number of male vs. female executives and other factors to rank states for women's equality.

Final Fulton Property Tax Hike Hearing On Wednesday

Fulton County commissioners is considering an 17.45 percent increase to its millage rate.

Fulton County To Hold Hearings On Housing Plan

The five-year Consolidated Planning Document provides "decent housing" and a suitable environment for low to moderate-income residents.

Same-Sex Marriage: Supreme Court or Bust?

With more courthouse victories for gays and lesbians, is it time for a final decision?

Georgia Politicians Call for Legalizing Marijuana

The state is the first in the South to push for less regulation as the national conversation on pot grows.

Fulton Early Voting Begins Monday

Advance voting for the July 22 General Primary runoff will be held through July 18.

Atlanta City Council Holds Budget Retreat

The retreat focused on the Eastside Tax Allocation District, compression, demolition funding for code enforcement, benefits for and concerns regarding senior citizens, and in-house organizational matters.

Free Wi-Fi Lands at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

The total cost of the installation was $5,622,249 and was approved by the Atlanta City Council. Before free Wi-Fi was available, customers had to pay $4.95 to go online.

Gov. Deal Puts Stop to Increase in State Gas Tax

The governor has stopped an automatic summer increase in the gas tax three of his four years in office.

Letter to City Council: 'Spare Atlanta's Historic Friendship Baptist Church'

Patch welcomes letters to the editor and op-ed pieces from local residents and officials.

Atlanta Gets Funding for Street Projects Around the Capitol

Gov. Nathan Deal announces $33 million in transportation infrastructure project awards.

Op-Ed: In VA Scandal, All Share Blame and Duty to Reform

Sadly, this Memorial Day we must also remember the lives of a countless number of veterans who did not lose their lives on the battlefield but were the victims of bureaucratic homicide at the hands of the Veterans Administration (VA).

Phuong Named Interim Commissioner of Atlanta Parks & Rec

Georgia Tech graduate has held board positions with Keep Atlanta Beautiful and the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta’s Cole Society.

Southwell Named Permanent GM for Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

Miguel Southwell, a finalist in a previous search, has been interim general manager since January.

Animal Advocates Convene in Atlanta for National Conference

LifeLine Animal Project, a nonprofit agency employed by Fulton and DeKalb County Governments to manage their respective animal shelters, will be honored with the inaugural ‘Animal Defender’ Award.

Early Voting Starts Monday in Fulton

Voters may view sample ballots online before visiting the polls during early voting or on Election Day.

Food Trucks Setting Up Around Atlanta City Hall This Summer

As part of the first-ever Public Property Food Truck Program, vendors must park in metered parking spots and are only allowed to vend from the side of the truck facing the sidewalk.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

Finalists for Atlanta Airport GM Search Announced

Three candidates from Atlanta, Baltimore and Oakland airports in the running.

Transportation Secretary Tours Atlanta's Transit Projects

For Serving: Special Driver's License for Military Veterans

Previously, any veteran who didn’t meet certain eligibility and/or service measures couldn’t request a license.

Mayor Reed Engaged; Couple Expecting First Child

Atlanta mayor will wed Sarah-Elizabeth Langford.

Panel Begins Work on How Best to Compensate City Workers

Currently the City of Atlanta has approximately 7,500 employees.

Mayor Reed Plans for Sale of Underground Atlanta

A successful sale could result in $8 million annual cost savings for the city.

Efficiency Group Named to Study City of Atlanta Cost Savings

A $150 million to $250 million bond referendum to finance projects ranging from street improvements and bridge repairs to traffic light synchronization will be placed before voters, possibly in 2015.

City Council to Honor Civil Rights Activist Lonnie King

In 1960, King became the co-founder and chairman of the Atlanta Student Movement.