News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Wedding night helicopter crash near Dawsonville leaves 2 dead, 1 alive
The crash near Dawsonville left two men dead and one woman who survived. Their identities have not been released.
Woman fatally stabbed on MARTA train identified; man arrested.
A 66-year-old Atlanta woman was fatally stabbed on a MARTA train in what officials called a “senseless” incident. A 25-year-old was arrested.

Another stormy weekend, but drier days are on the way
The National Weather Service predicts up to an inch of rain through Monday in North Georgia and Middle Georgia, with isolated higher totals possible.

Hyundai’s Georgia electric vehicle plant: What you need to know.
Here’s what you need to know about the Hyundai facility in Georgia near Savannah, where production of electric vehicles will begin later this year.

At the Hyundai Metaplant, manufacturing grows to three models — and counting
Manufacturing at Georgia's Hyundai EV Metaplant expanded to include a hybrid SUV, the Kia Sportage. Plans remain to produce 10 or more models at the factory near Savannah.
Georgia high court clears path for COVID-delayed prisoner executions
Part of an agreement halting the executions of nine Georgia inmates on death row doesn’t protect them anymore, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Georgia high court clears path for COVID-delayed prisoner executions
Part of an agreement halting the executions of nine Georgia inmates on death row doesn’t protect them anymore, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.

Former Atlanta Housing official sentenced for Section 8 and pandemic fraud
Tracy Denise Jones, who oversaw one of the nation’s largest Section 8 housing assistance programs at Atlanta Housing, was sentenced to nine months in prison for fraud.

‘Brutal’ deadly MARTA attack prompts safety response ahead of World Cup
Details of violent MARTA stabbing come to light as questions emerge about safety in the city ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
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‘Brutal’ deadly MARTA attack prompts safety response ahead of World Cup
Details of violent MARTA stabbing come to light as questions emerge about safety in the city ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Atlantans try ‘meatless Mondays,’ buy less produce as food prices soar
Metro Atlanta food prices are rising faster than the U.S. average, according to federal data.

Severe thunderstorms coming through metro Atlanta, but sunny days ahead
Forecasters predict a 20% chance of rain during Monday’s commute and into the evening. Central Georgia could see gusts of wind up to 60 mph and scattered showers.
‘It’s time’: Georgia Court of Appeals judge stepping down
Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Brian Rickman is stepping down midterm to return to private practice, creating a second vacancy for Gov. Brian Kemp to fill.

Alpharetta man whose fraud included fake UGA tickets sentenced to 4 years
Matthew Neet must pay nearly $1 million in restitution for fake tickets to UGA sports and a Taylor Swift concert, false real estate opportunities in Costa Rica, other fraud.

Company handling more than $6B in payments a year moves HQ to metro Atlanta
The move is the latest in a string of big corporate relocations to metro Atlanta in recent months, including an AI startup and Yamaha Motor Co.

Food, family and fun: 6 ways to enjoy Atlanta in June
What’s one of the best things about Atlanta in the summer? The fun outdoor activities, if you don’t mind the heat. Here are six ways to enjoy the month.

Milton drivers face 5 months of detours for bridge construction, GDOT says
A bridge that opened more than 60 years ago on Freemanville Road in Milton will be closed for at least the next five months because of a $2.9 million project to replace it.






