News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Parents sue Grady citing ambulance ‘failure’ after teen dies post-volleyball practice
The lawsuit against Grady and its emergency services alleges that Amanda Sylvester’s death “was completely preventable” if an ambulance had come when called.
North Georgia starts to dry out after storm downs trees, floods roads
North Georgia will see a drier start to the weekend after the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur disrupted World Cup events, downed trees, cut power and flooded roads.

Convicted felon charged in pregnant woman’s killing in DeKalb, police say
A man, previously convicted of manslaughter, is now accused of fatally shooting a pregnant woman through her window as she slept in her DeKalb County home, officials said.

Here’s how much metro Atlanta gas prices could fall by Fourth of July
Metro Atlanta motorists can expect gasoline prices to continue to fall for the Fourth of July holiday, a busy time for travel.
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Their son was killed in a PIT maneuver. Now, they’re suing to get answers.
Cobb County is being sued by the parents of a 21-year-old driver killed in a PIT maneuver by a county police officer during a high-speed chase.

Former Democratic state lawmaker challenges GOP insurance commissioner
Democrat Keisha Sean Waites is trying to oust Republican incumbent John King in the race for Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner.

2 more Cherokee deputies accused of misusing license plate reader database
Two Cherokee County Sheriff’s deputies are facing charges, accused of using the department’s license plate reader database for non-law enforcement purposes.
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Their son was killed in a PIT maneuver. Now, they’re suing to get answers.
Cobb County is being sued by the parents of a 21-year-old driver killed in a PIT maneuver by a county police officer during a high-speed chase.

MARTA stabbing suspect may face death penalty in federal case
A man accused of fatally stabbing a 66-year-old woman on a MARTA train has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge that carries the death penalty.
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Riverdale police hunt suspect in shooting of pregnant woman
A pregnant woman was hospitalized Saturday after Riverdale police said she was shot during a domestic dispute at Brooks Crossing Apartments.

She went from teacher to Atlanta nonprofit leader mentoring young women
This Atlanta teacher turned nonprofit executive founded a mentorship organization for young girls, inspired by the community of supportive mentors who helped empower her.

Systems restored after data breach in city of Acworth, officials say
A cybersecurity breach in the city of Acworth is still under investigation, but systems and services have been fully restored, officials said.

Atlanta man freed after two decades behind bars for crime he didn’t commit
Marquez Powell spent nearly 21 years in prison, but new DNA evidence proved his innocence, according to the Georgia Innocence Project.
Atlanta gets a win for World Cup traffic not being worse
Atlanta's first World Cup game brought heavy traffic to roads and MARTA stations during a commuting workday. Plans to accommodate the crush of fans largely held up.
Atlanta, Decatur schools owed millions in sales tax funds after paperwork error
A mix-up in sales tax distributions means the DeKalb County School District will have to pay millions to Atlanta Public Schools and City Schools of Decatur.

Parents sue Grady citing ambulance ‘failure’ after teen dies post-volleyball practice
The lawsuit against Grady and its emergency services alleges that Amanda Sylvester’s death “was completely preventable” if an ambulance had come when called.

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In this week's Peachtree newsletter: honoring a beloved Atlanta running legend, important prerace info, top running playlist picks and more.

Alpharetta is a finalist for Morgan Stanley’s $700M regional HQ
Fortune 500 investment bank Morgan Stanley has narrowed its search for a new regional headquarters to two locations: metro Atlanta and Dallas.
North Georgia starts to dry out after storm downs trees, floods roads
North Georgia will see a drier start to the weekend after the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur disrupted World Cup events, downed trees, cut power and flooded roads.


