News for Metro Atlanta and Region

HeeHaw the donkey

‘Justice for HeeHaw’? Donkey shooting may shift how courts view police searches.

HeeHaw, a petting zoo miniature donkey at Elsberry Riding and Farm in Rockmart, was shot by a Cedartown police officer who is now facing a federal lawsuit.

GSP fatal chases
UPDATE

2 dead after Amazon truck crashes into work vehicle on Georgia interstate

Two workers were killed Monday on I-95 in southeast Georgia in a crash involving an Amazon delivery truck, officials say.

Pedestrians walk along Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, just two days after one person was killed and 10 others were injured in an area shooting. A third suspect was arrested Wednesday in the case. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

FBI: Last suspect tied to Edgewood shooting that killed 1, injured 10 arrested

Ze’kevious Perry was taken into custody in Alabama by the FBI. He’s the third suspect to be apprehended in the 2025 shooting in Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn neighborhood.

Georgia News
Pirelli

Italian tiremaker plans $1.2B plant expansion with 1,000 jobs in Georgia

Pirelli on Tuesday said it will invest $1.2 billion to expand its existing U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in northwest Georgia.

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Plant Vogtle, operated by Georgia Power

Georgia Power nuclear reactors to get huge face-lift, paid partly by Google

Google, a major data center operator, has agreed to pay a premium for that new electricity as part of a new program to upgrade four nuclear reactors in Georgia.

APTOPIX Congress Georgia Blair

Black, gay and young, Everton Blair finds a warm welcome in Washington

U.S. Rep. Everton Blair Jr., D-Lilburn, has been celebrated for being Georgia's first openly gay member of Congress. He is also the delegation's youngest member.

Crime & Public Safety
Funeral for Dave Fiji

Widow hires Kobe Bryant-linked attorney in Georgia helicopter crash suit

The bride who survived a helicopter crash that killed her new husband on their wedding night has filed a lawsuit against the helicopter charter company and wedding venue.

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Hartsfield-Jackson Airport centennial finale ceremony

Atlanta mayor proposes new rules for Flock, surveillance tools

The mayor’s office says it’s possible to have a robust system of the technology while protecting civil rights.

Appalachian Shooting
TAYLOR CROFT

I reported on the Apalachee school shooting. Here’s why I felt conflicted.

The AJC reporter who covered the Apalachee High School shooting trial reflects on balancing the public service aspect of her role and the humanity of the tragedy.

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Shaky Knees evacuated due to severe weather

Storms force Shaky Knees evacuation with more rain possible Sunday

Warm tempatures in Atlanta January

Atlanta’s e-bike rebate program is back, and thousands have already applied

Corpay Lawsuit

Atlanta’s Corpay to settle hidden fees lawsuit for $100M

57th running of the Peachtree Road Race

Peachtree Road Race updates: Be present

Georgia Tech George and Scheller tower

Georgia Tech moves into new high-rises at Midtown tech hub it fostered

A controversial weedkiller could make a comeback. Some think that’s a bad idea

No ‘endgame’ in sight for high fuel prices in Georgia

Cobb County school board

Cobb removes classic Toni Morrison novel from school media centers