News for Metro Atlanta and Region

3 apprehended in Cobb after deadly shooting at Buckhead apartments
The gunfire happened around 1:39 a.m. inside the parking deck of the Mezzo apartment homes in the 2100 block of Peachtree Road, police say.

3 new measles cases found at metro Atlanta daycare, Ga. health officials say
The newly confirmed measles cases bring the number to eight associated with the daycare, which has not been publicly identified.

‘Losing one of your own’: Funeral set for Georgia officer killed in line of duty
The Warm Springs police chief described Sgt. Chris Fisher as a dedicated officer and father. Fisher's funeral is set for Tuesday in Fayetteville.
Josh McKoon, Georgia GOP chair, is betting on the Republican base in 2026
Inside Georgia GOP Chair John McKoon’s plan to skip “mythical” undecided voters in favor of Trump die-hards to win in November.

One year later: More than 500 Georgia National Guard troops remain in D.C.
Gov. Brian Kemp deployed of Georgia National Guard members to Washington one year ago. Hundreds still remain.
Republicans’ midterm convention is all about Trump
The Republican Party's first ever midterm convention begins Wednesday. Although candidates such as Mike Collins have speaking roles, the focus will be President Donald Trump.

No injuries after gunfire prompts ‘robust’ response at Piedmont Park, APD says
Atlanta police have detained two people after reports of shots fired inside Piedmont Park on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
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Mother charged in son’s hot car death granted bond by Gwinnett judge
Deja Coleman, who faces a second-degree murder charge in the death of her 1-year-old, has been in jail since late July but was granted bond Wednesday.
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Atlanta Mayor Dickens agrees to sell city detention center to Fulton County
Mayor Andre Dickens accepted the commission’s latest offer Tuesday, even though it doesn’t include funding for a future hospital on Atlanta’s Southside.
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3 apprehended in Cobb after deadly shooting at Buckhead apartments
The gunfire happened around 1:39 a.m. inside the parking deck of the Mezzo apartment homes in the 2100 block of Peachtree Road, police say.




