News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Unborn child killed in shooting on I-285; mother remains hospitalized
An 18-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man remain hospitalized after being found shot on the Cascade Road exit of I-285 in Southwest Atlanta.

Winter’s here, but warmer forecast means snow is far from certain
Despite recent frigid temperatures, this season might feel more like a typical late fall in the Peach State, making for slim chances to see any snow.

Gridlock Guy: Getting a motorcycle for Christmas? Get some schooling.
Results of safety classes for rookie motorcyclists show up in statistics — educated motorcyclists are far less likely to die in a wreck.
Trump official, Fortune 500 CEO linked to purchase of $30M Sea Island retreat
Prominent Georgia couple Kelly Loeffler and Jeffrey Sprecher appear to be the mystery buyer of a striking Sea Island property.

Georgia man convicted on 67 counts of dogfighting, could get life, feds say
Abused dogs weren’t the only crimes. Inside the home, investigators said they found evidence that Dun Bradford used his kitchen to make crack cocaine, and he had firearms.

Cox, international nonprofits team to save ‘most beautiful place on Earth’
The land sale protects an ecological gem often described as South America’s Yosemite.

Fight between dogs ends with homicide in Hall County park, police say
Man shoots and kills a man and his dog, according to sheriff’s office.
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Murder suspect among 3 inmates who escaped from DeKalb jail, sheriff says
3 men are believed to have escaped the DeKalb County jail after not being present during a routine check Monday morning.
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Winter’s here, but warmer forecast means snow is far from certain
Despite recent frigid temperatures, this season might feel more like a typical late fall in the Peach State, making for slim chances to see any snow.

Gridlock Guy: Getting a motorcycle for Christmas? Get some schooling.
Results of safety classes for rookie motorcyclists show up in statistics — educated motorcyclists are far less likely to die in a wreck.

Hosea Helps supports merry Christmases amid financial strains
Hosea Helps, an Atlanta-based charity, served hundreds of children and their families for the holidays on Saturday.
Rockdale parents call for change amid complaints of teachers assaulting kids
Rockdale County faces scrutiny as parents push for better safeguards after teachers allegedly harmed students.

Will measles outbreak spread to Georgia? With holiday travel, it could.
Georgia health experts recommend getting up to date on vaccinations before traveling for the holidays.

Cox, international nonprofits team to save ‘most beautiful place on Earth’
The land sale protects an ecological gem often described as South America’s Yosemite.

Live airport security wait times and today’s trends
The AJC gathers real-time wait-time data from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to show what security lines look like right now.

Steve Selig to step down after 4 decades of shaping Atlanta real estate
Steve Selig, one of the most decorated real estate developers in Atlanta, announced he will step down as CEO of his family firm.

Clayton County school superintendent announces retirement
Clayton County Superintendent Anthony W. Smith announced in a video on Friday that he will retire in February.

Woman dies after fall from Emory University building, police say
A woman fell to her death from an Emory University building shortly after midnight Friday, officials confirmed.




