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2 face federal charges in attack on Atlanta police training center contractor
Two people face federal charges for their alleged involvement in the attack on Brasfield & Gorrie construction company, which officials say damaged the firm's property.

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.
Former Georgia House Majority Leader Larry Walker dies at 84
Majority leader from 1986 to 2004, he is the father of current Georgia Senate President Pro Tem Larry Walker III.

Two new nursing schools aim to ease Georgia’s nursing shortage
As Georgia faces a growing shortage of nurses, two new nursing schools hope to train the next generation of caregivers and strengthen access to health care across the state.

Riverdale twins, age 5, die in apparent drowning at Florida rental, officials say
Two families arrived at the vacation home early Friday, and the girls were found unresponsive in the pool later that morning, according to the Osceola County sheriff’s office.
For Georgia’s congressional delegation, redistricting is a waiting game
The upcoming special session could produce a new congressional map in Georgia, but the lawmakers currently in those seats have no say in how they are drawn.
Cobb County, Mableton reach agreement on police services
The deal comes a couple of weeks after the previous agreement expired when Mableton Mayor Michael Owens objected to a section of the agreement involving fines, court revenue.

Parents sentenced after girl’s death in Gwinnett fire exposes years of abuse
A 10-year-old girl was found dead in 2022 inside a windowless room at a Gwinnett County home that had burned to cinders. Last week, her parents were sentenced to prison.

Cherokee sheriff’s deputy accused of misusing license plate reader database
The Cherokee County sheriff’s deputy is charged with a felony and misdemeanor after police say she searched for a co-worker’s license plate.
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Parents sentenced after girl’s death in Gwinnett fire exposes years of abuse
A 10-year-old girl was found dead in 2022 inside a windowless room at a Gwinnett County home that had burned to cinders. Last week, her parents were sentenced to prison.

Braves Country Fest has home run debut with Ella Langley, Cody Johnson
While the Braves were in New York to play the Mets, Truist Park was packed with thousands of fans enjoying singers Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Ernest and Mackenzie Carpenter.

Cherokee sheriff’s deputy accused of misusing license plate reader database
The Cherokee County sheriff’s deputy is charged with a felony and misdemeanor after police say she searched for a co-worker’s license plate.
Swimmer’s body found in Lake Lanier after drowning, officials say
A man’s body was pulled from the water of Lake Lanier late Saturday night following an extensive search after he was reported missing while swimming, officials say.

Following detour signs, not GPS, and other lessons from I-285 closures
Atlanta handled the first closure well and also performed well this second time. But neither drivers nor the state was perfect.

Rockdale firefighter killed in on-duty rollover crash identified
The crash happened at the intersection of Sigman and Eastview roads in Rockdale County.

MARTA train service restored after Civic Center incident
MARTA has restored rail service after a Saturday incident at Civic Center station disrupted train travel for several hours.

Nearly 300 apply for job of next MARTA chief
“There has been tremendous interest in the job,” MARTA Board Chair Jennifer Ide said.

Drones are already flouting no-fly zones before Atlanta’s first World Cup game
Atlanta's FBI office grounded 13 drones — and confiscated three of them — on the eve of the city's first World Cup match, saying the aircraft could be used as a "weapon."

Atlanta neighborhood feels sidelined by plan to move 1996 Olympic Cauldron
Residents said earlier attempts were made to move the torch, but the Summerhill community expressed vehement disagreement, helping halt such efforts.





