News for Metro Atlanta and Region
Former police officer sentenced to prison in hit-and-run death in Atlanta
Godreque Newsom was arrested after his sentencing at the courthouse and has been transferred to the Georgia Department of Corrections’ custody, jail records show.
NFL player’s brother accused in mother’s Buckhead death to remain in jail
Ciarre Campbell’s attorney withdraws a request for bond Tuesday in Fulton County court.
Stockbridge mayor faces scrutiny as City Council strips him of access, duties
Jayden Williams, the newly elected mayor of Stockbridge, has been stripped of his access to city property, funds and certain responsibilities by the City Council.
5 candidates, few voters in special election to fill David Scott’s seat
David Scott died on April 22 just hours after casting votes on the House floor. The special election underway will determine who fills his seat through January.
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FDA reviews peptide injections favored by RFK Jr. and wellness influencers
Federal health advisers are meeting to review a group of controversial chemicals called peptides.
Okefenokee backers ‘cautiously optimistic’ ahead of World Heritage vote
The delegation that's in Busan, South Korea to support the Okefenokee's bid to join the World Heritage List is "cautiously optimistic" about the swamp's chances.
$8.45M settlement reached over Atlanta apartment complex fire
The owners and managers of an Atlanta apartment complex destroyed by fire in late 2023 have agreed to pay $8.45 million to settle related lawsuits by affected tenants.
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Wellstar agrees to pay $4.25 million in privacy class action deal
Wellstar Health System agreed to pay $4.25 million to settle a class action accusing the company of disclosing protected health information to third parties.
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Ex-accountant gets 4 years in $5.3M theft scheme against Children’s Healthcare, feds say
A former accountant was convicted on money laundering charges after hacker stole millions from the children’s hospital system in 2023, according to U.S. Attorney’s office.
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