News for Metro Atlanta and Region

‘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.

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.

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.

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.
2h agoGeorgia 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.

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.

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.
1h agoAtlanta 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.

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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AI deepfake accusation in College Park part of national trend, experts say
The image depicts Mayor Bianca Motley Broom kissing a man who isn't her husband at a bar, and has led to online vulgarities written against the mayor.
Musty water again? As Atlanta enters fall, smelly tap water is back
Although perfectly safe to drink, the smell and taste can be off-putting. But it’s merely a byproduct of the slow autumn churning of Lake Lanier.

College duo’s attempt to break MARTA world record about more than bragging rights
A Georgia Tech student and his friend, both public transit advocates, say they broke a recent Guinness World Records mark for fastest time riding the entire MARTA rail system.

Storms force Shaky Knees evacuation with more rain possible Sunday
Severe storms could continue to roll through until 11 p.m. Saturday, and more rain is possible Sunday in Atlanta, the National Weather Service said.

Atlanta’s e-bike rebate program is back, and thousands have already applied
Atlanta's revived e-bike rebate program has drawn nearly 5,500 applicants so far. More than 400 rebates will be awarded through a random drawing. Deadline to apply is Tuesday.

Atlanta’s Corpay to settle hidden fees lawsuit for $100M
Atlanta-based company Corpay has agreed to pay $100 million to the Federal Trade Commission to settle a lawsuit alleging it duped customers, mostly small businesses.
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Georgia Tech moves into new high-rises at Midtown tech hub it fostered
Georgia Tech and Atlanta leaders gathered Friday morning to celebrate the completion of Tech Square’s third phase.
No ‘endgame’ in sight for high fuel prices in Georgia
Higher fuel prices have persisted for months, driving up costs for households and businesses, with no clear end in sight.
Cobb removes classic Toni Morrison novel from school media centers
Cobb County school officials say Toni Morrison's landmark novel "The Bluest Eye" contains material that is not suitable to have in its media centers.




