News for Metro Atlanta and Region
Warm, dry week ahead as Georgia recovers from weekend storm impacts
As Georgia recovers from Isaias's high winds and heavy rain that pummeled the state over the weekend, a reprieve appears to be ahead.
Waymo makes case for robotaxi safety citing its data, including in Atlanta
Driverless vehicles can be unnerving, but Waymo's research says its cars have a better safety record than human drivers.
Georgians urged to stay vigilant as officials assess storm impact
Georgia officials are urging residents to stay vigilant Sunday as much of the state remains under a flood watch and strong winds are expected to continue in Isaias' wake.
Georgia News
Georgia can limit minors’ social media accounts, judges say
Georgia can enforce its new law requiring social media platforms to verify the age of account holders and restrict use by minors, a panel of federal judges ruled Thursday.
26m agoAfter divorce filing, South Georgia man killed wife, 3 others, police say
A man fatally shot his wife, two adult sons and a girlfriend of one of his sons in an apparent South Georgia murder-suicide, Douglas police say.
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Georgia Ports Authority gets OK to build $2.3B Savannah container terminal
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approves permit to build large new container terminal at Savannah port after September shipping traffic set a record and accelerated in October.
Crime & Public Safety
Georgia can limit minors’ social media accounts, judges say
Georgia can enforce its new law requiring social media platforms to verify the age of account holders and restrict use by minors, a panel of federal judges ruled Thursday.
26m agoAfter divorce filing, South Georgia man killed wife, 3 others, police say
A man fatally shot his wife, two adult sons and a girlfriend of one of his sons in an apparent South Georgia murder-suicide, Douglas police say.
2h ago
DeKalb lawyer disbarred over case running as court mulls wider problem
A Decatur lawyer charged with illegally soliciting clients using accident information stolen from DeKalb County police has been disbarred by the Georgia Supreme Court.
