Atlanta

Atlanta is a major city in Georgia, serving as its capital and a significant hub for various sectors. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world's busiest, is currently experiencing long security lines due to ongoing congressional negotiations regarding Department of Homeland Security funding and weather-related flight cancellations. The city's once-booming film industry, dubbed the 'Hollywood of the South,' is facing a test as spending on film and TV production in Georgia has declined since its peak in 2022. Politically, Atlanta is central to Georgia's gubernatorial race, with Burt Jones and Rick Jackson vying for the Republican nomination. Additionally, voters are choosing a successor to Marjorie Taylor Greene in the US House. The city also sees the presence of federal agencies like the CDC and Emory University, where former President Jimmy Carter is affiliated. Recent events, such as a tragic accident involving high school students and a teacher in Hall County (near Atlanta), and a school shooting in Winder, highlight ongoing challenges and concerns within the broader Atlanta metropolitan area.