News for Metro Atlanta and Region
Security guard’s fatal shooting marks Acworth’s first homicide of the year
A 25-year-old Douglasville man is jailed on murder charge after police say he shot a security guard after the guard broke up a fight behind the Saddle Bar on Cowan Road.
Electric car owners face hidden costs. There’s an understandable reason.
Owners of electric and alternative fuel vehicles face sticker shock when they renew registration as states try to make up for shrinking gas tax funds.
With World Cup knocking, homeless camp cleanup proceeds at downtown’s doorstep
Atlanta cleared a large homeless encampment near Grady ahead of the World Cup, part of its “Downtown Rising” push to place people in housing and improve safety.
UGA alum killed in Old Dominion shooting remembered as leader, mentor
UGA grad and former Savannah‑based Army aviator Brandon Shah died in an Old Dominion shooting. Former students and Georgia service members remember his impact.
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Georgia to get new wildlife area on land bought from Okefenokee mining company
Georgia will soon turn a piece of land previously owned by a company that tried to mine near the Okefenokee Swamp into a new wildlife management area open to the public.
Double amputee in Georgia ICE detention could be deported soon, supporters say
The family of Rodney Taylor has said that the double amputee, who has been in ICE custody for over a year, could be deported imminently.
UGA alum killed in Old Dominion shooting remembered as leader, mentor
UGA grad and former Savannah‑based Army aviator Brandon Shah died in an Old Dominion shooting. Former students and Georgia service members remember his impact.
2h ago
Charges dropped against teens in Hall County teacher’s death
Jason Hughes died last week after being run over by a vehicle when a prank went wrong at his home.
Atlanta litigator brings DoorDash insight to company defense
After three years handling DoorDash's insurance litigation, Atlanta lawyer Kimberly Sheridan has a new approach in serving as outside counsel to a variety of companies.
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