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DoorDash driver killed in ‘domestic’ shooting outside Palmetto Elementary
The suspect in the killing, identified as Christopher Ates, 39, was taken into custody by Houston County Sheriff’s Office deputies, officials there said Wednesday.

‘Decapitated’ dog leads to man’s arrest at Fulton home, police say
The gruesome beheading of a dog at a Fulton County home led to a SWAT standoff and the suspect’s eventual arrest Wednesday, officials said.

Driver in DeKalb teen’s death sentenced as passenger’s parents fight charges
County prosecutors have charged Sumanth and Anindita Rao with involuntary manslaughter, reckless conduct and maintaining a disorderly house.

Athens jury convicts man in 2001 killing of UGA law student Tara Baker
An Athens jury on Tuesday convicted Edrick Lamont Faust of malice murder and 11 other felony counts in the 2001 killing of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker.
19m agoAtlanta-based Fortune 500 company Genuine Parts plans to split in two
Genuine Parts Co., the Atlanta-based Fortune 500 parent of NAPA Auto Parts, announced Tuesday it plans to split into two separate public companies.
47m agoRepublican won’t seek reelection to Georgia Public Service Commission
Tricia Pridemore said her decision not to seek reelection came after “deep reflection” and “thoughtful conversations with my family, colleagues and trusted advisors.”
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Athens jury convicts man in 2001 killing of UGA law student Tara Baker
An Athens jury on Tuesday convicted Edrick Lamont Faust of malice murder and 11 other felony counts in the 2001 killing of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker.
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Judge sanctions Atlanta attorney who cited ‘non-existent quotations’
Attorney E. Earle Burke was ordered to attend a six-hour training course on either employment law or legal research and writing.
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Man killed by Cobb County officers after refusing to drop gun, police say
Monday’s shooting was the 12th incident this year involving officers in Georgia and the second involving Cobb officers, according to the GBI.
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Man killed in shooting at closed SW Atlanta dentist office identified
The shooting happened outside a closed dentist's office where Dr. David Mays' license to practice was issued, though his license has expired, according to state records.
School shooting suspect’s dad’s trial: What to know
In the first trial of its kind in Georgia, Colin Gray, the father of the Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray, will have his day in court starting Monday.
Nearly 7 in 10 metro Atlanta homes sold below asking price in 2025
Of the homes that sold below list price, the average discount was 7.3% in metro Atlanta, the largest since 2015.
Atlanta’s DAs, mostly women of color, are working to change the game
Metro Atlanta’s top prosecutors say their shared experiences make them uniquely qualified to deal with the challenges faced by their increasingly diverse communities.
Atlantic Station residents want more say in the neighborhood’s future
Atlantic Station residents say store closures, including Publix, highlight how little influence they have in decisions at the privately owned development.

80 years of CARE: Nonprofit with WWII roots navigates huge foreign aid cuts
CARE sent its first relief packages to Europe after World War II. Tim Thomas, an 83-year-old Brit, remembers. Now, the Atlanta nonprofit is grappling with slashes to funding.

Gridlock Guy: If NASCAR drivers can’t drive in sleet, then neither should you
Rain and sleet sent drivers sideways during NASCAR's Clash race, further proving why civilians should stay off roads in winter weather.
Atlanta ends referendum consulting deal with former clerk after $910K paid
City attorney recommends new safeguards for consultant contracts after reporting by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Georgia Army veteran deported by ICE after 50 years in U.S.
Godfrey Wade was arrested by immigration authorities following a traffic stop and was deported because of minor criminal violations from 20 years ago.

See the valentines metro Atlanta students wrote to veterans
The seventh annual event distributed 1,700 cards to veterans.




