News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Todd and Julie Chrisley file $25M lawsuit against Atlanta lawyer
Todd and Julie Chrisley filed a $25M lawsuit in Atlanta against one of their former defense lawyers, claiming his malpractice led to their convictions and prison sentences.
Drug deal turns deadly at College Park apartment complex, police say
A suspected drug deal at a College Park apartment complex escalated into violence Saturday night, leaving one man dead and another injured, police said.

A drag racer’s sons died in a crash. Now he runs teen driver safety classes.
Former drag racer Doug Herbert tragically lost both of his sons in a car accident. Now, Herbert's B.R.A.K.E.S. teen driving safety sources seek to save young lives.

Sheriff’s deputy settles landmark transgender rights case against Georgia county
A transgender sheriff's deputy in central Georgia has settled her landmark health insurance case against Houston County and its sheriff after almost seven years in court.

Georgia hospitals test ‘game-changer’ pancreatic cancer drugs
Clinical trials at Emory and Piedmont are signaling a potential breakthrough in treating pancreatic cancer, one of the nation’s deadliest diseases.

New Gregg Allman doc, centering on a ‘story of redemption,’ hits theaters soon
"Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul," the new James Keach-directed documentary on the Allman Brothers Band front man, debuts in theaters June 17.

Sheriff’s deputy settles landmark transgender rights case against Georgia county
A transgender sheriff's deputy in central Georgia has settled her landmark health insurance case against Houston County and its sheriff after almost seven years in court.

Bus hijacking death was Gwinnett’s, driver’s fault, lawsuit says
The daughter of a 2024 bus hijacking victim's lawsuit against the bus driver, bus company and city says the shooter’s strange behavior should have been noticed in advance.

Random attacks heighten scrutiny of public safety ahead of World Cup
After recent violence in public spaces, leaders in Atlanta and elsewhere try to manage public perception and safety before the FIFA World Cup.
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Buckhead perfume store Indiehouse Modern Fragrances has a partnership with an AI company that allows customers to create their own custom fragrance.

Random attacks heighten scrutiny of public safety ahead of World Cup
After recent violence in public spaces, leaders in Atlanta and elsewhere try to manage public perception and safety before the FIFA World Cup.

World Cup plan: Watch parties, ticket giveaways and a free Ludacris show
The FIFA World Cup formally begins Thursday in Mexico City, and Atlanta hosts the first of its eight matches on Monday.

Lawsuit: South Fulton ex-detective punished for probing alleged corruption
A former South Fulton detective alleges city officials retaliated after he investigated corruption and theft, naming the city and its public safety director in a lawsuit.

Shooting suspect is 2nd to face federal charges linked to MARTA violence in week
Anthony Gresham allegedly shot a teen Friday at the Midtown station, and John Elijah Matthews is tied to a fatal May 30 stabbing at the Oakland City station, police say.

Nonprofit serving health systems emerges as potential Northlake Mall buyer
The Centurion Foundation, an Atlanta-based nonprofit, said it has initiated a process to potentially acquire Northlake Mall.

MARTA shooting suspect arrested after weekend search
The suspect was taken into custody after fleeing into the woods Sunday morning in Douglas County, according to MARTA.

Megan Moroney flaunts country charm, sing-along hits at Atlanta concert
Megan Moroney stopped at Atlanta's State Farm Arena for the first of two nights in support of her new album, "Cloud 9."

Trader Joe’s to open new metro Atlanta store. Here’s where.
Trader Joe's is about to open its 11th Georgia location with a new store in northern Fulton County.
MARTA train maker stumbled in other cities. Officials say it paid off.
The Swiss manufacturer that built MARTA’s new trains has a history of rocky rollouts. Stadler trains had issues during rollouts in British cities before service improved.





