News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Norfolk Southern’s safety revamp after East Palestine derailment

Rivals call Norfolk Southern merger ‘anti-competitive’

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American Dream For Rent: Investors elbow out individual home buyers

Is Trump’s proposed ban on investor-owned homes real?

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Fani Willis’ office misled court, delayed Young Thug’s assets, judge says

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Anne Isenhower, respected public relations expert, has died

Atlanta protesters take to the streets after deadly ICE shooting

MARTA , unveili a new series of train cars

New MARTA train cars delayed ... again

Douglasville man shook 3-month-old daughter to death, police say

Hours after ‘senseless’ shooting of DeKalb 3-year-old, police make 3 arrests

The child who was shot was listed in critical condition and detectives used video technology to make arrests, DeKalb chief says.

What comes next for Venezuelans in Atlanta after Maduro’s capture?

Venezuelans in metro Atlanta had a mixed reaction to U.S. operation in their home country, many cheering a change in leadership with some wary of what lies ahead.

‘A city with a soul’: Local faith leaders tout Atlanta’s spiritual diversity

Local faith leaders gathered in Atlanta to celebrate Mayor Andre Dinkins' inclusivity efforts and wish him well in his second term.

Georgia News

Meet the 30-somethings aiming to remake Georgia’s congressional delegation

A record number of U.S. House lawmakers have announced they won’t seek reelection in 2026. In Georgia, an unlikely group of 30-somethings is rushing in to fill the vacuum.

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Rivals call Norfolk Southern merger ‘anti-competitive’

The companies are in the early innings of what’s shaping up to be a long fight over the proposal.

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U.S House votes to extend Affordable Care Act health care subsidies

All eight Republicans in Georgia’s delegation opposed and all five Democrats voted for the bill, which would extend the health insurance tax credits for three years.

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Crime & Public Safety

Fani Willis’ office misled court, delayed Young Thug’s assets, judge says

Judge told Fulton prosecutors they have until 5 p.m. Friday to return the rapper’s stuff.

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Atlanta protesters take to the streets after deadly ICE shooting

More than 150 demonstrators marched through downtown Atlanta on Thursday night to protest the killing of a Minnesota woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.

Douglasville man shook 3-month-old daughter to death, police say

Warrants contend father’s actions caused child’s vomiting, bleeding of the brain.

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More Metro News

Entertainment venue, movie theater open at Trilith’s new complex

Trilith Live, along with the retail and residential areas of the development, provide a steady stream of foot traffic to the property that isn’t tied to film production.

With Big Ten teams in town for Peach Bowl, Friday’s commute could be tricky

Traffic will likely be challenging in Atlanta on Friday afternoon as thousands of Indiana and Oregon fans head to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.

Henry government veteran named new county manager

Top Henry County official faces ethics complaint over relatives’ employment

An ethics complaint alleges Henry County’s top administrator violated nepotism rules after her husband and sister advanced in county roles.

Report: Fulton’s past harms to Black residents are worth billions

The Fulton County Reparations Task Force has submitted a 636-page report on the costs to Black residents for slavery and discrimination.

Fulton commission tees up budget vote that could increase property tax rate

The proposed budget anticipates a property tax rate increase of more than 4%, mostly for improvements at the dilapidated jail.

Trump seeks $6.2M from Fani Willis’ office for criminal defense

Taxpayers unfairly burdened by new state law, Fulton district attorney’s office says.

Man pleads not guilty in theft of Beyoncé’s music in Atlanta

Kelvin Evans made a virtual court appearance in Fulton County from Sumter County Prison, where he is incarcerated after being convicted of unrelated crimes.

Shutdown of CPB ‘cold dose of reality’ for Atlanta public media

The finality of the decision, which follows Congress rescinding more than $1 billion in funding for CPB this summer, makes permanent what had appeared likely for months.

New housing and retail could rise next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Development firm Carter is “studying potential opportunities” for roughly 8 acres directly south of the stadium in Castleberry Hill.

North Fulton cities want a say before county agency gives corporate tax cuts

Sandy Springs adopted a resolution requiring the Development Authority of Fulton County to get the mayor’s permission before voting on economic development deals.