News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Bus hijacking death was Gwinnett’s, driver’s fault, lawsuit says
The daughter of a 2024 bus hijacking victim's lawsuit against the bus driver, bus company and city says the shooter’s strange behavior should have been noticed in advance.
Former Georgia House Majority Leader Larry Walker dies at 84
Majority leader from 1986 to 2004, he is the father of current Georgia Senate President Pro Tem Larry Walker III.

Random attacks heighten scrutiny of public safety ahead of World Cup
After recent violence in public spaces, leaders in Atlanta and elsewhere try to manage public perception and safety before the FIFA World Cup.

Riverdale twins, age 5, die in apparent drowning at Florida rental, officials say
Two families arrived at the vacation home early Friday, and the girls were found unresponsive in the pool later that morning, according to the Osceola County sheriff’s office.
1h agoFor Georgia’s congressional delegation, redistricting is a waiting game
The upcoming special session could produce a new congressional map in Georgia, but the lawmakers currently in those seats have no say in how they are drawn.

In new book, Warnock shares vision for straightening out politics
A sermon on "crooked places made straight" Rev. Raphael Warnock preached during President Donald Trump's first term has become the basis of a book from the now U.S. senator.

Parents sentenced after girl’s death in Gwinnett fire exposes years of abuse
A 10-year-old girl was found dead in 2022 inside a windowless room at a Gwinnett County home that had burned to cinders. Last week, her parents were sentenced to prison.

Cherokee sheriff’s deputy accused of misusing license plate reader database
The Cherokee County sheriff’s deputy is charged with a felony and misdemeanor after police say she searched for a co-worker’s license plate.
Swimmer’s body found in Lake Lanier after drowning, officials say
A man’s body was pulled from the water of Lake Lanier late Saturday night following an extensive search after he was reported missing while swimming, officials say.
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Rockdale firefighter killed in on-duty rollover crash identified
The crash happened at the intersection of Sigman and Eastview roads in Rockdale County.

MARTA train service restored after Civic Center incident
MARTA has restored rail service after a Saturday incident at Civic Center station disrupted train travel for several hours.

Drones are already flouting no-fly zones before Atlanta’s first World Cup game
Atlanta's FBI office grounded 13 drones — and confiscated three of them — on the eve of the city's first World Cup match, saying the aircraft could be used as a "weapon."
These MARTA stations will have new faregates by the first World Cup match
By Monday, half of MARTA's 38 stations will have new faregates, including most of the downtown stations.

Nearly 300 apply for job of next MARTA chief
“There has been tremendous interest in the job,” MARTA Board Chair Jennifer Ide said.

Atlanta neighborhood feels sidelined by plan to move 1996 Olympic Cauldron
Residents said earlier attempts were made to move the torch, but the Summerhill community expressed vehement disagreement, helping halt such efforts.
Atlanta’s tax extension plan becomes issue in Fulton Commission chair runoff
Incumbent Robb Pitts faces off against challenger Mo Ivory, a former Fulton commissioner, in Tuesday’s runoff election for Fulton County Commission chair.

DOJ OKs Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, combining film studios, CNN and CBS
The merger could mark a new chapter for the Atlanta-based Turner networks, which have been passed along in a never-ending carousel of deals.
Atlanta Beltline’s newest trails form ‘The U,’ linking key neighborhoods
Colloquially referred to as “The U,” the opened segments of the Atlanta Beltline trail now stretch for nearly 17 of the main loop's 22 miles.
Peachtree Road Race updates: World-class inspiration
In this week's Peachtree newsletter: prerace expo details, World Cup-level training tips, a Peachtree playlist update and more.





