Atlantic County News
Recent Atlantic County headlines from local publishers, with direct links to their reporting and related South Jersey coverage.
LIVE UPDATES: Democrats win Atlantic County sheriff, clerk, commissioner racesPress of Atlantic City Riggin defeats O’Donoghue to become Atlantic County sheriffBreakingAC Blue wave sweeps Democrats into power in Egg Harbor TownshipPress of Atlantic City Watch out for roadwork this week around the Egg Harbor Township municipal buildingPress of Atlantic City Atlantic City airport master plan review examines growth, facilities and cargoPress of Atlantic City Atlantic City casino jackpots total more than $439.7 million so far in 2026Press of Atlantic City Who is running for Egg Harbor Township Committee?Press of Atlantic City Hammonton play performance to benefit Mays Landing animal rescuePress of Atlantic City Atlantic City, NACA to host free 3-day homebuying event Nov. 13-15Press of Atlantic City Accused Somers Point child rapist now faces 61 charges out of WoodbineBreakingAC Mayor Small encourages residents to take first step toward homeownership at NACA ‘Achieve the Dream’ event in Atlantic CityShore Local A Longport Home Designed Around Dramatic Sea and Sky ViewsNew Jersey Monthly Who's On The Ballot In Galloway: Election 2026Patch / Galloway Here’s what Alice Cooper performed in Atlantic City on Halloween nightPress of Atlantic City SPQR Stage Co. brings dark comedy ‘Pumpin’ the Chihuahua’ to Somers PointShore Local Atlantic City airport summer traffic falls 44% after Spirit Airlines shutdownPress of Atlantic City 1553 Thomas Jefferson CT Mays Landing, NJ 08330BreakingAC 5 things to know about Ocean Casino’s claim that Atlantic City Fire Department caused $1.5M in damagePress of Atlantic City Zion Road in Egg Harbor Township to experience closuresPress of Atlantic City Dorothy woman fatally struck by vehicle in Estell ManorPress of Atlantic City 5 things to know about Atlantic City’s new $27M Board of Education buildingPress of Atlantic City Catholic Daughters of America presents $2,500 check to Atlantic City conventPress of Atlantic City Highlights: Ocean City beats PleasantvillePress of Atlantic City Bart Blatstein is facing possible foreclosure on his Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City. (He’s also looking to expand it.)Philadelphia Inquirer / South Jersey Jackson Becker discusses Ocean City's win over PleasantvillePress of Atlantic City Marvin Burroughs, Ahmad Chambers discuss Atlantic City's first-round playoff winPress of Atlantic City Marvin Burroughs breaks two records as Atlantic City downs HammontonPress of Atlantic City Atlantic City first responders, AtlantiCare team up for hazmat drillPress of Atlantic City Somers Point man accused of sexually abusing relatives faces new charges in Cape May CountyPress of Atlantic City How has Spirit Airlines' departure affected the Atlantic City airport? By the numbersPress of Atlantic City NAACP honors Atlantic City woman for mentorship, service to communityBreakingAC 48 years later, State Police seek tips in 1978 triple homicide of Atlantic County familyPress of Atlantic City How Many Casinos Are in Atlantic City?SNJ Today Camden and Atlantic City to renew rivalry at new hoops event: Find out where and whenPress of Atlantic City Somers Point playhouse to present 'Pumpin' the Chihuahua'Press of Atlantic City New York man sentenced for Atlantic City drug crimesShore Local Atlantic County law enforcement, election officials team up on election securityPress of Atlantic City Williamstown man, 58, killed while crossing Harding Highway in Mays Landing, police sayPress of Atlantic City CRDA launches RISE Atlantic City, announcing $3 million in community grantsShore Local Crusaders boys soccer loses to Atlantic CityCatholic Star Herald Egg Harbor Township earns top seed as high school girls soccer playoffs begin TuesdayPress of Atlantic City Atlantic City Council introduces data center banPress of Atlantic City Atlantic City removes jitney stop in front of Bella condosPress of Atlantic City Galloway couple brings farming back to the communityShore Local Lips and Drips expands with new Margate locationShore Local MBCA gala raises more than $500,000 for Atlantic City and South JerseyShore Local Shaping the future of Atlantic County: A conversation with Atlantic County Executive Dennis LevinsonShore Local Atlantic City HeadlinersShore Local Humane Society of Atlantic County connects pets with loving homesShore Local Game of the week: Familiar foes Ocean City, Pleasantville renew rivalry in playoffsPress of Atlantic City What to know about Absecon's bid to leave Pleasantville High SchoolPress of Atlantic City At Egg Harbor Township's Storybook Land, Christmas starts Nov. 14Press of Atlantic City Ocean Casino blames Atlantic City Fire Department for $1.5M in damages, claiming they botched response to blazePress of Atlantic City Atlantic County prosecutor promises ‘safe, secure and lawful’ electionsBreakingAC Egg Harbor Township eyes sectional title after SJSCA Tournament semifinals lossPress of Atlantic City Coach Pete Lambert discusses Egg Harbor Township's run in the SJSCA TournamentPress of Atlantic City Dave's Hot Chicken, Jersey Mike's open for business this week in Somers PointPress of Atlantic City Atlantic City breaks ground on new $27M headquarters for Board of EducationPress of Atlantic City Tunnel to Towers breaks ground on Northfield Veterans VillagePress of Atlantic City Judge approves ballot cure letters returned through drop boxes in Atlantic CountyNew Jersey Globe Woman, 78, sentenced for 2024 murder of domestic partner in Mays LandingFOX29 / New Jersey Fire burns Longport condominium complexBreakingAC Fire damages third- and fourth-floor decks at Longport condoPress of Atlantic City Community Day and Party in the Park strengthens ties in Atlantic CityShore Local Mays Landing woman gets 30 years for killing longtime boyfriendBreakingAC
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Bored? Games! Adult Social At the Somers Point LibraryWed, Nov 4 · 1:00 PM · Atlantic County · Somers Point Senior Center, Somers PointEvent details · Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google Somers Point Business Association MeetingWed, Nov 4 · 5:30 PM · Atlantic County · Pier 4 Hotel, Somers PointEvent details · Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google Toni Teschner & Billy Walton Perform at Josie Kelly’sThu, Nov 5 · 6:30 PM · Atlantic County · Josie Kelly’s Public House, Somers PointEvent details · Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google Ballads With Tom Brett at Josie Kelly’sFri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM · Atlantic County · Josie Kelly’s Public House, Somers PointEvent details · Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google Spotlight on the Stage: Experience “Harvey” at the Gateway PlayhouseFri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM · Atlantic County · Gateway Playhouse, Somers PointEvent details · Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google
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About Atlantic County
At a glance. Atlantic County runs from the barrier-island resorts of Atlantic City, Ventnor, Margate and Brigantine inland to Hammonton. Its county seat is Mays Landing. The county was formed in 1837, and the Census Bureau counted 274,534 residents in 2020.
Getting around. The Atlantic City Expressway connects the shore to the Philadelphia area, and the Garden State Parkway runs north-south through the county's eastern towns.
Colleges. Atlantic Cape Community College's main campus is in Mays Landing. Stockton University operates a campus in Atlantic City.
Places to know. Atlantic City's Boardwalk, which opened in 1870, remains the county's best-known landmark.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Atlantic County · Wikipedia: List of counties in New Jersey · Wikipedia: List of New Jersey County Colleges · Stockton University Atlantic City · Wikipedia: Atlantic City. Last reviewed September 26, 2026.