Serving Atlanta, Missouri
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
A bill restricting the use of low-flying drones and directing the state to automatically expunge drug offenses of thousands of eligible Missourians passed the General Assembly Friday. The House voted 110-25 to approve the bill, with 18 Democrats and seven Republicans in opposition. The underlying legislation, sponsored by Republican state…
The Atlanta Missourian Staff Students were honored yesterday with awards recognizing their hard work and accomplishments in Track & Field Day and the Science Fair. The recognition celebrated effort demonstrated…
The Atlanta Missourian Staff A Kirksville man faces a class D felony after Macon County prosecutors say he sold a borrowed 2013 Polaris Ranger to a buyer in Iowa for…
The Atlanta Missourian Staff Long Lake is sitting at 67 to 74 degrees right now. That’s the bass window. Water in the upper 60s through mid-70s puts largemouth and smallmouth…
The Atlanta Missourian Staff A La Plata woman is scheduled in court today for a bond hearing on charges of felony endanging the welfare of a child, driving while intoxicated,…
By Rudi Keller — The Atlanta Missourian The session has run relatively smoothly despite hangover resentments from partisan measures passed in 2025. One reason, a top Republican said, is because…
Naming a trust as the beneficiary of your 401(k) in Missouri isn’t a casual move. Get it right, and that trust locks down your assets,…
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From the Publisher
The Atlanta Missourian is a free digital newspaper published by Chariton Media, covering Atlanta and the surrounding Macon County communities. Our arrest and crash reports are sourced directly from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. If you have a news tip or community event, submit it here. — Chariton Media, Publisher