For the first time since July, 2007, none of Georgia is experiencing exceptional drought conditions. The most recent Georgia drought monitor shows that 46% of the state is drought free, and that parts of southern Fulton, DeKalb and Gwinnett counties have improved to the severe drought category, a step up from the extreme drought conditions [...]

ATLANTA — Georgia is known for its peaches. And in its capital city, there are dozens of places named for the fuzzy fruit — from businesses to streets like Peachtree Plaza, Peachtree Way and Peachtree Park Drive, to name a few. But it's the original Peachtree Street that is the spine of the city. Running north and south from the heart of downtown Atlanta to suburban Buckhead and beyond, you could actually use the route as a key to the city. To be sure, not all of Atlanta's biggest attractions are on Peachtree — you won't find the Georgia Aquarium here, or the New World of Coca-Cola — but you will find plenty of hotels, some interesting landmarks, shopping and other places to visit.  read more »

Central Atlanta Progress' annual meeting will go on in March, but will be in a new venue after a tornado hit downtown Atlanta last week and damaged the Georgia World Congress Center and other landmark buildings.

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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President and CEO Dennis P. Lockhart told the Atlanta Commerce Club on Friday the resolution of current financial market problems will need some stabilization of U.S. housing markets, but it's hard to say when that stability will materialize.

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In the dark of winter, spring seems so far away. But if you plan to attend the Savannah Music Festival, March is closer than it appears. It's time to make plans now for the best seats and to ensure you'll even get tickets to some of the most sought-after performances. Tickets are going fast for three performances by the Red Stick Ramblers, a Cajun, blues and western swing band, on March 27; the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's performance on March 30 is expected to sell out as well. And right there, you see the diversity of music in this festival, which began as the Savannah Onstage International Arts Festival 19 years ago. It was renamed and expanded in 2003 and has grown bigger each year.

The Atlanta City Council voted Monday to override a veto from Mayor Shirley Franklin and re-adopt a resolution asking for an audit of the city's water and sewer funds.

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Macy's has gathered a collection of 15 MLB stars, including Atlanta Braves pitcher Tom Glavine, and is pairing them with baseball team deals for a Father's Day promo.

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The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) reported its profit jumped 7.41 percent in 2007, due to an increase in net interest income that was prompted by greater demand for advances and other income growth from the interaction of interest rates on trading securities and derivative and hedging activities.

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Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is bringing home the bacon this month with the first-ever nonstop flight between Atlanta and China. (DAL)

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