Metro Atlanta News

A.M. ATL: Fire queen

Morning, y'all. In your Aug. 18 update: a 'Stop Cop City' activist's airport encounter, the culprits behind road work delays, women in skilled trades and more.

‘2000 Mules’ maker settles defamation case with Gwinnett man on eve of trial

A defamation case brought by a Georgia man, falsely accused in the film '2000 Mules' of ballot harvesting in the 2020 presidential election, was settled on the eve of a trial.

Atlanta mayor thinks Olympic cauldron should stay in Summerhill

Dickens said the city “stands ready to ensure the cauldron" and surrounding area appropriately honor Atlanta’s Olympic legacy and those who have cared for it the last 30 years

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Zola Cooper, 4, (left) and her sister, Norah Cooper, 11 months, were found on Monday after they were abducted by their babysitter. (Courtesy of Atlanta Police Department)

2 missing girls kidnapped by babysitter found safe, Atlanta police say

Atlanta officer shot

Officer injured while responding to mental health crisis call, Atlanta police say

Newsletter - AM ATL

A.M. ATL: Beluga society

Tulsa Welding School’s local campus president wants to create more visibility for women in trades.
AJC HER+STORY

Welding school leader seeks more women in trades as modern Rosie the Riveters

The family of deceased two year old Messiah Harris speaks to the media

Mother’s boyfriend charged with murder after missing boy found dead

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GRIDLOCK GUY

Road work delays during weekday rush often triggered by two big culprits

Deja Coleman hearing at the Gwinnett Detention Center

Mom charged in son’s hot car death may leave jail for funeral, Gwinnett judge says

Ponzi Scheme

Head of Georgia firm accused in massive Ponzi scheme gets 20 years in prison

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THE STEERING COLUMN

Electric vehicles: An abrupt end or a new beginning?