News for Metro Atlanta and Region

See where winter storm power outages in Georgia are located
The winter storm moving across the U.S. has coated parts of Georgia and triggered power outages across the state. An interactive map shows where outages are concentrated.

Gridlock Guy: Upset about Waymos? Georgia Tech professor says give them time.
When Waymo vehicles began running school bus stops and stopping in intersections, they quickly became infamous. Should they be held to a higher standard than humans?

Icy conditions to worsen overnight, Sunday morning
An ice storm warning has been issued for northeast Georgia for the first time in more than a decade as the state braces for treacherous winter weather arriving this weekend.
Students claimed fewer than half of budgeted Georgia Promise scholarships
Of more than 20,000 applicants, only 7,700 qualified for Georgia Promise scholarships in the program's first year.
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Lawmakers seed study to deepen Savannah port amid environmental questions
A study into deepening the Savannah River shipping channel has been funded by the U.S. Congress. The proposed project would open the nation's 3rd-largest port to bigger ships.
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Power restored after underground fire in Midtown, outage map shows
By Tuesday morning, the Georgia Power’s outage map showed fewer than five customers without power around Midtown.

Atlanta opens new center for at-risk youth, aimed at reducing crime
The new At-Promise center, opened on Martin Luther King J. Drive, will the fourth in Atlanta. They aim to reduce youth crime by providing a safe space for children and teens.

Ex-husband of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star drops defamation case
The deported ex-husband of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Porsha Williams is ending his defamation lawsuit against her because he’s unsure he can attend trial in Atlanta.
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Atlanta opens new center for at-risk youth, aimed at reducing crime
The new At-Promise center, opened on Martin Luther King J. Drive, will the fourth in Atlanta. They aim to reduce youth crime by providing a safe space for children and teens.

Ex-husband of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star drops defamation case
The deported ex-husband of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Porsha Williams is ending his defamation lawsuit against her because he’s unsure he can attend trial in Atlanta.

How Atlanta plans to curb violence on Edgewood Avenue
A weekly roundup of the most important things you need to know from Atlanta City Hall.

Facing more lawsuits, ex-Sheriff Victor Hill files for bankruptcy again
Ex-Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill, facing a barrage of lawsuits, said he is still unemployed after serving time in prison for violating the civil rights of jail detainees.

Calling for ICE surge in Atlanta is a cry for right-wing relevance
Bill Torpy writes about two deaths of Minneapolis residents at the hands of federal agents, and what it means in Georgia politics.

These metro Atlanta schools will reopen Tuesday after storm closures
Atlanta, Decatur, Marietta and Cobb County are among the school districts that plan to welcome students back to school Tuesday.
Amazon seeks $16M tax break to turn Atlanta warehouse into package center
The world’s largest e-commerce company is seeking taxpayer-backed assistance to transform a southwest Atlanta warehouse into a gigantic package facility.

Flight disruptions in Atlanta continue into Monday from huge winter storm
Winter storm: Monday will still be a difficult flying day nationally, particularly for travelers coming from or heading to airports in the Northeast.

Family of man killed during Atlanta camp sweep sues nonprofit working for city
New lawsuit alleges Partners for HOME neglected basic safety checks during the encampment sweep that took Cornelius Taylor’s life.

Popular rock band among headliners for Atlanta’s 2026 SweetWater 420 Fest
The April 17-18 festival will be held at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park in the Grove Park neighborhood.








