A proposal to create a historic district along Peachtree Circle in Atlanta's Ansley Park neighborhood suffered a major setback last week, when the City Council voted to shelve the proposal. Why it matters: Supporters said the historic district would protect the street's oldest and most eye-catching homes from demolition or changes that would permanently alter their early 20th-century architecture.

Atlanta is mourning the loss of James L. Virgil, known as “Mr. V,” a businessman and longtime figure in the city’s entertainment, nightlife and hospitality communities.

Mayor Andre Dickens says the Democratic Party's decision not to put Atlanta on its 2028 convention shortlist shows that the party is "abandoning Atlanta, abandoning the South, and once again abandoning Black voters.

Atlanta was named the top market for data center construction, according to a CBRE report. The city overtook Northern Virginia for the first time.

As the commercial real estate landscape continues to evolve, Atlanta stands out as a market rewriting the rules for growth, opportunity, and resilience.

Atlanta fans gathered Sunday to cheer on Georgia native Ben Shelton as he competed in the U.S. Open final. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Some fans wer

Security leaders from around the globe are convening in Atlanta for the GSX conference to address topics ranging from artificial intelligence to school shootings.

The Atlanta Police Department has shut down the road at Hartford Ave SW & Dill Ave SW.