News for Metro Atlanta and Region

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.

Warden hired to guard a Georgia prison indicted in contraband operation
Former Smith State Prison warden Brian Adams was indicted Wednesday on multiple charges related to a contraband operation in the prison.

U.S. House District 1: Pair of Democrats vie to face Trump-backed Republican
Republicans in coastal Georgia have selected Jim Kingston as their nominee to succeed U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, while Democrats will face a runoff.
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A calmer hurricane season is likely — an ominous sign for Georgia’s drought
NOAA officials say they expect the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season will be less active than normal, largely because of the expected onset of El Nino conditions.
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Daily showers through Memorial Day and beyond to bring rain, flood risks
Daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected Thursday through the holiday weekend and beyond for all of North and Middle Georgia, the National Weather Service says.

Douglas teacher accused of sex with student facing more charges
A Douglas County high school teacher accused earlier this month of having sex with a student now faces more charges, according to arrest warrants.
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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.
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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.

Two DeKalb schools leaders were suspended, demoted. Now they’re suing.
Kia Billingsley and Michelle Dillard say the DeKalb County School District violated their contracts and the Fair Dismissal Act.
We full? What Atlanta hotel bookings for World Cup look like.
Atlanta is faring better than most World Cup host cities in terms of hotel bookings, an industry group says. But broadly, the "economic lift may fall short of expectations."
Volunteers needed for 2026 Peachtree Road Race
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How Atlanta fits into hypersonic plane startup Hermeus’ future
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Supreme Court challengers violated judicial rules, state watchdog alleges
Georgia Supreme Court candidates Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin violated judicial conduct rules in promising to restore abortion rights, the state's judicial watchdog says.



