News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Man accused in Beltline attack pleaded guilty in prior stabbing, records show

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MLB

Starting pitcher Tyler Mahle has thrived since joining Braves at trade deadline

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A.M. ATL: Mall madness

After Northlake Mall closure, beloved comic book shop finds a new home

Executive who led Diet Coke, New Coke launches remembered as humble leader

(From left) Zola Cooper, 4, and her sister Norah Cooper, 11 months, were found safe in a tow trailer after their babysitter abducted them, police say. (Courtesy of Atlanta Police Department)

Babysitter faces kidnapping, cruelty charges after girls found, warrant says

Camera footage shows the dramatic rescue of two missing girls from a tow trailer where police say their babysitter "jeopardized their health, safety, and well-being."

Feds say he ran a $165M crypto scam and fled to Fiji. He’s back and facing charges.

Officials say Edward Zimbardi tricked people out of $165 million in a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that advertised 25% monthly returns.

Zola Cooper, 4, (left) and her sister, Norah Cooper, 11 months, were found on Monday after they were abducted by their babysitter. (Courtesy of Atlanta Police Department)

2 missing girls kidnapped by babysitter found safe, Atlanta police say

The girls, ages 4 and 11 months, were abducted by their babysitter, and found in a private trailer in southwest Atlanta, Monday afternoon.

Georgia News

Hyundai weighs expanding Georgia factory, which could top Tesla for capacity

Hyundai is evaluating plans to increase the annual production capacity at its plant near Savannah, which could result in it surpassing Tesla’s factory in Fremont, California.

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U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff-U.S. Rep. Mike Collins

Ossoff, Collins are millionaires. Here is how they manage their money.

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and his challenger, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, both recently filed financial disclosure paperwork that provides insight into how they make their millions.

‘Nightmare doesn’t end’: Indian grandmother faces deportation despite green card

Venkata Vasamsetty’s case shows how immigrants with years of lawful status can become subject to detention and deportation.

Crime & Public Safety

UGA’s north campus and downtown Athens as seen on Sunday morning, January 5, 2026. (C.J. Bartunek for the AJC)

Athens police investigating possible sexual assault of UGA student

Police are investigating a possible sexual assault of a University of Georgia student in downtown Athens.

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Man accused in Beltline attack pleaded guilty in prior stabbing, records show

Jonathan Hamby had a history of at least 30 prior arrests, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said.

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Woman killed in hit-and-run car wreck on I-75, police say

Atlanta police say they responded early Sunday morning to a hit-and-run wreck on I-75 that left one woman dead and the other driver on the run.

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