News for Metro Atlanta and Region
Car repair procrastination can make trouble for other drivers, or your wife
Waiting to fix a faulty tire sensor leaves the Gridlock Guy's wife with a flat tire and me with time to reflect on how poor car maintenance affects others.

FBI alleges man recorded boys in Georgia bathrooms. Now it’s seeking victims.
A man described as a freelance photographer is believed to have targeted boys by recording them in public restrooms around North Georgia, the FBI says.

2-year-old dies after apparent drowning at Roswell apartment pool, police say
The boy died Monday after officials responded to a reported drowning the previous evening at a Roswell apartment complex swimming pool, officials said.

Georgia stakeholders cheer Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship
Analysts say a Supreme Court decision in favor of the Trump administration's order ending birthright citizenship could have upended Georgia’s economy.
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Georgia’s three signers of Declaration of Independence: ‘Unlikely patriots’?
Georgians Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall and George Walton appear on America’s 1776 founding document, but their path to immortality differed from more famous signers.

Children’s Healthcare drives $6 billion economic impact, new report finds
A new Georgia Tech report highlights Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta's economic impact and its role as a regional hub for complex pediatric care.

Georgia stakeholders cheer Supreme Court upholding birthright citizenship
Analysts say a Supreme Court decision in favor of the Trump administration's order ending birthright citizenship could have upended Georgia’s economy.
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Civil rights suit by Georgia death row prisoners revived by federal judges
Federal appellate judges have revived a lawsuit by some Georgia death row prisoners alleging the state is unfairly favoring other inmates in line for execution.

Georgia officers misuse license plate reader databases. Can they be stopped?
Georgia law enforcement officers have used license plate recognition databases for personal reasons. Agencies say they have guardrails, but experts say it's not enough.
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A few hours after the search continued early Monday morning, dive teams located the boy’s body just after 9 a.m. in a pond in Riverdale.

Veteran’s widow gets $6 million after alleging typo led to fatal surgery
In her lawsuit, Glenda Yarbrough alleged her husband shouldn't have been cleared for colon surgery because of problems with his heart, and the medical letter contained a typo.

Druski, Teyana Taylor and other Atlanta moments we loved at BET Awards
The 2026 BET Awards featured several Atlanta moments, including Druski's hosting and Teyana Taylor being honored.

World Cup: Atlanta matches traffic, tickets, Fan Fest and more
Live updates from around Atlanta during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including match-day traffic, Fan Fest news, watch parties, MARTA updates and more.
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As extreme heat arrives, dangerous days ahead for Atlanta World Cup revelers
The combination of extreme temps, humidity and Atlanta’s urban heat island will raise the risk of heat-related illnesses for World Cup fans, Peachtree Road Race runners.

Atlanta World Cup entry prices rise. So does the risk of ticket issues.
Ticket resales are projected to increase as the tournament’s elimination stage approaches and the remaining schedule is set in stone, including Atlanta’s final three matches.

Experts examine weather on night of fatal Georgia wedding helicopter crash
Experts weigh in on a preliminary NTSB report indicating potential bad weather the night of a helicopter crash that killed the pilot and a groom hours after his wedding.

Work vans ‘are the target’: How police traffic stops can funnel drivers to ICE
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Car repair procrastination can make trouble for other drivers, or your wife
Waiting to fix a faulty tire sensor leaves the Gridlock Guy's wife with a flat tire and me with time to reflect on how poor car maintenance affects others.





