News for Metro Atlanta and Region
Man accused in Beltline attack pleaded guilty in prior stabbing, records show
Johnathan Hamby had a history of at least 30 prior arrests, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says.
Reality TV star denied bond on child molestation charges in Fulton
Sidney “Starr” Favors was arrested earlier this month at a hotel in Hapeville and will remain in jail on pending child molestation charges.
Wish Atlanta is closing later this year. Here’s why.
The popular Little Five Points luxury streetwear and sneaker boutique is a destination for international streetwear brands and fashion houses.
Warnock blasts OpenAI, Effingham for doing data center deal ‘in the dark’
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, who grew up in coastal Georgia, called for protections for residents and criticized secrecy surrounding data center deals.
Four measles cases confirmed at Georgia daycare
State health officials didn’t identify the daycare or the ages of the children infected, but said each was either unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated.
Georgia officials detect new, potentially devastating invasive insect
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced the state’s first confirmed detection of the pasture mealybug at a turf grass business in southwest Decatur County.
Atlanta producer Jermaine Dupri drops royalty lawsuit against Sony
Atlanta music producer Jermaine Dupri drops a lawsuit that had sought millions from Sony Music Entertainment, saying in court records the situation has been resolved.
Judge grants immunity to man in DeKalb library shooting, citing self-defense
A man who was previously charged after a shooting at a DeKalb County library had his charges dropped after a judge found he acted in self-defense, officials say.
Gwinnett DA files lawsuit in fight over nonpartisan voting law
Gwinnett DA Patsy Austin-Gatson is the second official to take legal action over the law, which only affects Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Cobb and Clayton counties.
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