News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Hurricane prep: How to weather the storm in Georgia
Here’s how to prepare for possible high winds, flooding and heavy rain from Hurricane Isaias.

Sandy Springs residents return to homes after gas leak, police say
A gas leak on Wednesday closed a road in Sandy Springs and required some residents to temporarily evacuate.

DNA from federal arrest ties ex-DeKalb officer to cold case rape, DA says
Two women waited for 15 years for an arrest after reporting as teens they were sexually assaulted. On Wednesday, officials said a former DeKalb officer had been indicted.
Isaias rolls through Georgia
Top Georgia officials and weather authorities across the state are urging people to take precautions as Hurricane Isaias made landfall Friday evening.
1h agoRainfall totals across Georgia from Isaias
Get the latest updates on rainfall totals across Georgia as Hurricane Isaias affects the region. See rainfall amounts from the past 3, 6 and 12 hours.
Home Depot opens command center to prepare stores for Hurricane Isaias
Home Depot has activated its emergency command center for the first time this year in preparation for Hurricane Isaias.

5 dead after shooting at South Georgia home, police say
Five people are dead after a shooting Friday evening at a home in South Georgia, police say.
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17-year-old charged in Georgia shooting that killed 2, injured 35
A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with last weekend's shooting in Vienna that 2 and injured, the GBI says.

‘Take it down’: Secoriea Turner’s family condemns new Rick Jackson ad
The ad from the Republican nominee for governor in Georgia targets Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and features an anguished 911 call from Secoriea Turner's mother.
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Atlanta family’s landmark case against FBI revived by federal judges
An Atlanta family's landmark case against an FBI agent who mistakenly led an armed SWAT team into their home can proceed to trial, federal judges said Wednesday.

Hyundai expanding West Point factory, adding 320 jobs
The company is investing more than $500 million to expand the facility.

Sandy Springs residents return to homes after gas leak, police say
A gas leak on Wednesday closed a road in Sandy Springs and required some residents to temporarily evacuate.

A.M. ATL: Stormy weather
Morning, y'all. Your Oct. 8 update: a storm is coming, the investigation goes on in last weekend's mass shooting in Georgia, MARTA overspent its budget and more.

Leaders of Fulton justice system refuse to take part in budget hearings
In a standoff, Fulton County justice system leaders want to present their budget proposals to all commissioners instead of just two of them.

DNA from federal arrest ties ex-DeKalb officer to cold case rape, DA says
Two women waited for 15 years for an arrest after reporting as teens they were sexually assaulted. On Wednesday, officials said a former DeKalb officer had been indicted.

UPS rolls out new shipping option for high-value or sensitive deliveries
UPS has invested heavily in adding new capabilities and digital tools over the past few years, as commerce has become more digital and complex.

Atlanta-based marketing agency joins global company in nine-figure deal
Get Engaged, the company behind viral campaigns with Post Malone and Alix Earle, is joining forces with Madrid-based SAMY. It will keep its home base in Atlanta.
Buffalo man arrested, accused of threatening to kill Mike Collins, sheriff says
Georgia officials traveled to New York on Friday and arrested a man accused of threatening to kill U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, the Republican Senate nominee, and his son-in-law.

Duracell is powering battery innovation at new $56M Atlanta facility
Duracell, one of the world’s largest battery manufacturers, has opened a $56 million global research and development headquarters at Science Square.




