News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Scattered thunderstorms rolling in Sunday could bring winds, hail
As rain moves in, Atlanta is experiencing near-record temperatures and significant drought conditions persist throughout the state.

Stuck in I-285 detour traffic this weekend? Try a little perspective.
Atlanta’s I-285 closure will frustrate drivers. But traffic jams often reflect crashes, emergencies or even good news, not just inconvenience.

Man charged with murder in Beltline stabbing has criminal history, records show
Officials on Friday identified the 23-year-old woman killed in a Thursday stabbing on the Atlanta Beltline.

Warnock: GOP-led redistricting targeting Black seats a ‘betrayal’
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock criticized efforts in Georgia and other states to eliminate seats held by Black lawmakers after a recent Supreme Court ruling.
7m agoAthens takes on football venture beyond the Georgia Bulldogs. Will it work?
Another sports franchise is launching in Athens, backed by former UGA football star David Pollack, NFL Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis and Atlanta Braves standout Brian Jordan.
7m agoPHOTOS: Indoor football kicks off in Georgia
Athens will be the 15th team in the Indoor Football League and will begin play in the spring of 2027.

Three savage attacks and a disturbed suspect make random crime hit home
The fear is not a calculus based on mathematical probability. It’s a deep-seated, primitive emotion in the gut.
7m ago‘It’s hard to sleep’: Family wants answers in teen’s Piedmont Park slaying
Tianah Robinson's family is still searching for answers nearly seven weeks after the 16-year-old was fatally shot inside Piedmont Park.
7m ago‘Most unusual’: Seasoned Fulton judges ousted by prosecutors
Two Fulton County judges with a combined 30 years in their roles have been defeated at the polls by prosecutors in the office of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
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Memorial Day weekend travel: What motorists can expect to pay for gas
Gas prices are elevated in metro Atlanta and around Georgia thanks to the conflict in the Middle East.

Former Alpharetta officer sentenced to 7 years for child pornography
John Hagen Allen, a former Alpharetta police officer, was indicted in 2024 and pleaded guilty in February.

Flash flood snarls Atlanta traffic during rush hour
Flash flooding hit the Downtown Connector in downtown Atlanta. Areas near Freedom Parkway, Peachtree Street and the Pine Street exits were impacted by flooding.

South Downtown green, an atrium at CNN’s old home debut ahead of World Cup
The two projects — the redevelopment of South Downtown and “The Center,” the revamp of the former CNN Center — highlight downtown’s rapid change ahead of the World Cup.
Traveling for Memorial Day weekend? Here’s when to expect the worst traffic.
Pack some patience along with a bathing suit. Expect traffic congestion throughout the state, with the longest backups in metro Atlanta, Middle Georgia and near the coast.

Longtime Fulton Commission Chairman Robb Pitts is headed to runoff
Challenger Mo Ivory resigned from her Fulton Commission seat after just one year to run for the chairmanship.

Should Atlanta privatize security at the world’s busiest airport?
After this year’s partial government shutdown prompted TSA call-outs, one Atlanta City Council member says it’s worth looking into privatizing security at the airport.

Supreme Court justices defeat election challenges from attorneys
Georgia Supreme Court justices Sarah Hawkins Warren and Charlie Bethel defeated election challenges Tuesday from attorneys Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin in nonpartisan races.

Home Depot: Consumer ‘remarkably resilient’ despite rising costs, uncertainty
Home Depot grew its sales in the first quarter even as consumers wrestle with elevated costs and broader uncertainty.

DeKalb high school student shot at bus stop, police say
The Stone Mountain High School student suffered minor injuries, a DeKalb police spokesperson said.




