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15-year-old arrested after men found dead near Doll’s Head Trail in DeKalb
A 15-year-old has been arrested after two men were found fatally shot at a DeKalb County park last week, authorities said.

Apalachee High School shooter gets life without parole
“You wrote, ‘I want to make history. I want people to remember the pain I caused.’ And there you succeed,” the judge said when delivering Colt Gray’s sentence.
Scorching temps prompt heat advisory before school starts next week in Atlanta
North Georgia and much of the rest of the state are in for heat index values exceeding 105 degrees and several thunderstorms Tuesday.
DeKalb judge can stay on cases after DA alleges ‘bias,’ fellow judge rules
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has lost her bid to remove a judge from more than 400 criminal cases and other matters involving her office.
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Canadian wildfire smoke sends light haze over Georgia skies
Atlanta's air quality reading is 'moderate' Friday as Canadian wildfires bring a light haze to North and central Georgia.
The roller coaster he’s ridden 28,000-plus times is closing. Now what?
Closing of world-class roller coaster at Atlanta-area Fun Spot amusement park leaves enthusiasts, like man who has ridden it nearly 30,000 times, with pit in stomachs.
DeKalb judge can stay on cases after DA alleges ‘bias,’ fellow judge rules
DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has lost her bid to remove a judge from more than 400 criminal cases and other matters involving her office.
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New traffic pattern? Bike barriers elevate safety, and some drivers’ tires
Protected bike lane barriers on Atlanta's Cherokee Avenue have been struck at least three times, while advocates say the design improves cyclist safety.

‘She forgot’: Lawrenceville police charge mother after baby’s hot car death
The 1-year-old boy was in the car for roughly nine hours while his mother was working at the hospital, Lawrenceville police said.
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The roller coaster he’s ridden 28,000-plus times is closing. Now what?
Closing of world-class roller coaster at Atlanta-area Fun Spot amusement park leaves enthusiasts, like man who has ridden it nearly 30,000 times, with pit in stomachs.

Red Bull Formula 1 event in Summerhill OK’d by city over MARTA’s objections
Event will require bus detours and delay construction on the Rapid A Line bus project, transit agency said.
Atlanta auto giant Hennessy sold in deal valued at $1.3 billion
Atlanta will be the buyer’s second-largest market based on revenue. The deal includes 10 dealerships representing luxury brands such as Porsche and Lexus.

‘She forgot’: Lawrenceville police charge mother after baby’s hot car death
The 1-year-old boy was in the car for roughly nine hours while his mother was working at the hospital, Lawrenceville police said.
Newton commissioners acquitted of money laundering face retrial on other charges
Two suspended Newton commissioners were found not guilty Wednesday of several money laundering charges tied to a real estate deal, but their federal court cases aren’t over.
Third Democratic state lawmaker pleads guilty to COVID unemployment fraud
State Rep. Sharon Henderson pleaded guilty to defrauding the government by taking COVID-19 pandemic-era unemployment benefits she was not entitled to.

Delta adds sports prediction offering to in-flight entertainment
The feature is launching with Major League Baseball contests.

South Downtown’s $140M building boom slows after Atlanta’s World Cup frenzy
South Downtown has been a whirlwind of construction in recent months to get ready for the World Cup, but it’s about to switch from offense to defense.
What’s new in Georgia schools? Screen time limits, tuition hike and more.
The 2026-2027 school year is starting this week, with new leaders, new rules, new schools and new payment plans.

Rainy forecast postpones this weekend’s I-285 closure
The Georgia Department of Transportation has planned back-to-back closures this weekend, and next, on different sections of the busy Atlanta interstate.

