News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Man killed after pointing gun at Cobb officers, GBI says
Monday’s shooting was the 12th incident this year involving officers in Georgia and the second involving Cobb officers, according to the GBI.

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.

Savannah teacher killed after Guatemalan driver flees ICE traffic stop
A motorist fleeing from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents collided with another car Monday morning in Savannah, Georgia, killing a local schoolteacher.
Refunds? Price changes? Georgians face uncertainty after Trump tariff ruling
The Supreme Court answered one big question about President Trump's tariffs. For Georgians, many other questions remain.
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‘Automatic for the People’ no more: Athens eatery Weaver D’s shuts this week
Made internationally famous by an R.E.M. album title, Weaver D’s Delicious Fine Foods soul food restaurant in Athens is closing this week after nearly 40 years in business.
Georgia roof shingles factory is ramping up, hoping for a homebuilding boom
French firm more than doubles production at Peachtree City factory, placing a $140M bet on the Southern housing market.
What to expect in second week of Apalachee shooting suspect’s dad’s trial
A look back at a week of testimony in the trail of Colin Gray, the father of Apalachiee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray. The prosecution continues its case next week.
Jurors get first look inside Apalachee shooting suspect’s life at home
‘If I do something terrible, would you still love me?’ his grandmother says Colt Gray asked.
Ex-judge found not guilty in brawl outside Buckhead club
Christina Peterson, who represented herself during the trial, had been arrested in June 2024 and was accused of willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, a misdemeanor.
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School board member accuses parent of Apalachee shooting victim of retaliation
Barrow County Board of Education member Beverly Kelley was formally censured by the board.

Marietta police department signs ICE partnership, will help arrest immigrants
Marietta is the biggest local law enforcement agency in metro Atlanta to sign up to date, expanding the program’s reach into the state’s most immigrant-heavy region.
Ex-judge found not guilty in brawl outside Buckhead club
Christina Peterson, who represented herself during the trial, had been arrested in June 2024 and was accused of willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, a misdemeanor.

Person of interest in USPS letter carrier’s killing in DeKalb arrested
Dequavious Graves was working a mail route in DeKalb County when he was fatally shot near his carrier vehicle. The shooting was described as “not accidental.”

Dad arrested in child’s shooting death left gun in bed during nap, warrants say
A man was charged Wednesday after his 2-year-old child was fatally shot at a Sandy Springs apartment complex, officials said.
‘I knew it’: Gray feared son was tied to Apalachee shooting, footage shows
‘We’re trying to get him into counseling,’ Colin Gray told deputies.

Ready to see the next chapter for the former CNN Center? You soon can.
The 24,000-square-foot space — opening in May — will feature a dozen dining options, including Latin, seafood, Mexican, Italian and pizza, burgers and hot dogs and desserts.

These Black Georgia women are blues legends you may not know, but should
Meet four Black Georgia women who lived and sang the blues who you may not know ... yet: Ida Cox, Cora Mae Bryant, Beverly “Guitar” Watkins and Precious Bryant.

Downtown will receive new entertainment destination in century-old building
This is the latest retail concept to advance in downtown, which has seen an influx of new development over the last several years.

Sushi kiosk, cheese counter part of major redo at this Atlanta area Kroger
After closing a handful of metro Atlanta stores last year, Kroger says its revamping a key location in affluent East Cobb.






