News for Metro Atlanta and Region
Brace for holiday traffic to peak Friday during Independence Day weekend
Over the Fourth of July weekend, about 2.4 million Georgians are expected to go at least 50 miles from home, with the vast majority opting for a road trip.
What streets will be closed for the 2026 Peachtree Road Race?
From the race’s start near Lenox Square, along its route down Peachtree, to the finish line on 10th Street just east of Piedmont, there will be road closures.
Atlanta heat wave: Why experts are urging extra caution for kids right now
Children are more vulnerable to extreme heat. Here's how to spot trouble early and respond quickly this summer.
Robots are everywhere in Hyundai’s Georgia plant, but they can’t do everything
For many steps in the process at Hyundai’s sprawling Georgia auto factory, vehicles take shape without a person in sight. But humans are very much there in crucial roles.
Six candidates, including David Scott’s daughter, compete to finish his term
U.S. Rep. David Scott's daughter, Marcye, and former Gwinnett County School Board Chairman Everton Blair are among six candidates competing in the special election.
U.S. House District 13: Who is running to finish David Scott’s term
Four Democrats and two Republicans are running in a July 28 special election to fill out the remainder of U.S. Rep. David Scott's term. Scott died in April.
Exonerated man looks to rebuild after 16 years of lost time in prison
Brandon Pugh was exonerated after 16 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. But stepping out of the Georgia prison proved not to be the end of his uphill battle.
‘Suspected’ gunshots break up metro Atlanta fireworks show
One person was arrested after the Avondale Estates fireworks celebration was disrupted by "suspected celebratory gunfire" on Saturday around Napoleon B. Cobb Stadium.
One dead, one injured in shooting after Gainesville concert, police say
Police were patrolling the Midlands area when they found the first victim, who died at the hospital.
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