News for Metro Atlanta and Region
DNA testing ongoing after dismembered body found in Smyrna, police say
No one has been charged in the killing of a woman whose dismembered body was found in Smyrna, police said, though a teen arrested is considered a “person of interest."
After a fight, gunfire left 2 boys dead in DeKalb. A teen is now charged.
An 18-year-old was arrested Tuesday, accused in a shooting that left two boys dead and two women injured in DeKalb County days earlier, police say.
Do Atlanta drivers really need all-wheel drive?
AWD can add traction — and cost. Here’s when Atlanta drivers may benefit from it and when good tires matter more.
Georgia must stop charging parents ‘erroneous’ fees, judge rules
Georgia has been wrongly charging parents foster care fees for children no longer in state custody and the practice must stop, a federal judge in Atlanta ruled Wednesday.
Where are the hurricanes? Storm-weary Georgia seeing abnormally quiet year.
A powerful El Nino weather pattern is smothering hurricane activity in the Atlantic even as nor'easters churn. Still, experts are urging Georgians to stay vigilant.
Florida sheriff blasts Georgia officials over prisoners’ scams
A Florida sheriff arrested a woman accused of participating in a scam network through Georgia prisons and called for officials to put a stop to the scammers.
ICE can learn from use-of-force reforms adopted by Atlanta Police Department
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and ICE should learn from the Atlanta Police Department's reforms on use-of-force following the police killing of Rayshard Brooks.
1h agoGeorgia must stop charging parents ‘erroneous’ fees, judge rules
Georgia has been wrongly charging parents foster care fees for children no longer in state custody and the practice must stop, a federal judge in Atlanta ruled Wednesday.
Florida sheriff blasts Georgia officials over prisoners’ scams
A Florida sheriff arrested a woman accused of participating in a scam network through Georgia prisons and called for officials to put a stop to the scammers.
