News for Metro Atlanta and Region
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.

Some soil contaminated after truck carrying diesel overturns, officials say
Some contaminated soil was identified after a truck carrying around 7,500 gallons of diesel fuel overturned Friday morning in DeKalb County, officials say.

7 counties that could shape Georgia’s race for governor
Recent polls show a toss-up between Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson. So even a small change in turnout could mean tens of thousands of votes.
Traffic roundabouts throwing you for a loop? Data says they increase safety.
GDOT is opting for roundabouts over traffic lights at hundreds of interstate interchanges and other high-traffic intersections across the state.

Major gateway to the Okefenokee Swamp is getting a new name
Stephen C. Foster State Park, one of three main entrances to Georgia’s famed Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, will now be called Okefenokee State Park.

GBI issues Blue Alert in search for suspect accused of killing Georgia officer
Warm Springs police officer Chris Fisher was killed late Tuesday, leading to a massive search for the suspect.
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Father who spent decades in prison for baby’s death released, waiting new trial
Danyel Smith got to go home for the first time in more than two decades after a judge on Tuesday granted him bond ahead of a new trial.
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Atlanta mayor reduces asking price for city jail, but there’s a catch
Mayor Andre Dickens is offering to sell the city jail to the county for around $68 million, but he also wants $200 million for a new hospital on Atlanta's Southside.
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Democrats challenge the ‘moderate Republican’ brand in Atlanta suburbs
Prominent Black Democrats rally behind Keisha Lance Bottoms

Alpharetta asked whether an NHL arena is feasible. Here is the report.
The city last year commissioned a study to test the ice, evaluating the economic viability of placing a 20,000-seat NHL arena at North Point Mall. How realistic is the study?
UPS shuffles executive ranks as it charts its new strategy
UPS said Monday it will shuffle some leadership roles as it shifts to a new operating model aimed at boosting its worldwide reach.
The latest addition to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre? A content studio.
The Fox Theatre in Atlanta has opened a content studio, and is asking the public to share their Fox stories in advance of the theater’s centennial in 2029.
Judge disqualifies Council member from Stockbridge mayor’s hearing
City Council member LaKeisha Gantt will not sit on the panel, which now consists of her four Council colleagues.

A.M. ATL: Name your second
Morning, y'all. In your Sept. 1 update: a potential power shift at the state Capitol, Cumberland Island's new visitation policy, Dragon Con love stories and more.
Georgia families sue Meta, accuse its data center of tainting their water
Neighbors of Meta's Newton County data center allege construction of the facility has affected their water and destroyed their rural way of life.

Georgia city pays $10M to end legal saga in Yale student’s death
The city of Milton is paying $10 million to settle a legal fight over the 2016 death of a Yale University student, for which it has been on the hook for more than $32 million.
Atlanta-area rapper gets 6 years in $6.5 million check fraud scheme
Shamarri Tache Brooks not only altered checks he stole from the mail; he also sold fraud tutorials online, even though his schemes did not apparently work.

5 arrested in fight at high school football game, officials say
A fight broke out at a high school football game Friday night, leading to the arrest of five people and the recovery of a stolen gun, the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office said.

‘From Kohl’s to Souls’: A former Roswell big box store is becoming a church
Pastor Lee Jenkins, who leads the church, called its new home a "nest" for worship and community events.





