News for Metro Atlanta and Region

Waymo Atlanta operations paused after robotaxis got stuck in flash floods
Waymo recently recalled thousands of vehicles for a software issue with flood navigation after one vehicle in San Antonio was swept into a creek.

A calmer hurricane season is likely — an ominous sign for Georgia’s drought
NOAA officials say they expect the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season will be less active than normal, largely because of the expected onset of El Nino conditions.

Flash flood snarls Atlanta traffic during rush hour
Flash flooding hit the Downtown Connector in downtown Atlanta. Areas near Freedom Parkway, Peachtree Street and the Pine Street exits were impacted by flooding.
From tarot cards to toys: SCAD grad rolls out products by licensing her art
Andrea Furtick attended Savannah College of Art and Design and stayed in Atlanta, finding mentorship through Atlanta Tech Village.

Memorial Day weekend’s storms prelude soggy week to come for metro Atlanta
Daily rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to extend beyond Memorial Day for North and Middle Georgia this week, the National Weather Service says.

How Georgia’s hospitals are adapting to treat their youngest patients
When pediatric emergencies happen, specialized care isn’t always close by. Here’s how Georgia hospitals are working to change that.

Former ‘Chrisley Knows Best’ star arrested on DUI charge in metro Atlanta
Lindsie Chrisley was arrested in metro Atlanta over Memorial Day weekend after being accused of driving under the influence and trying to elude law enforcement.

‘No contamination was detected’: Atlanta lifts boil water advisory
The city on Saturday morning lifted a boil water advisory that had included 50,000 customers in the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.

Douglas teacher accused of sex with student facing more charges
A Douglas County high school teacher accused earlier this month of having sex with a student now faces more charges, according to arrest warrants.
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Douglas teacher accused of sex with student facing more charges
A Douglas County high school teacher accused earlier this month of having sex with a student now faces more charges, according to arrest warrants.

Portman buys Atlanta’s tallest hotel, reacquiring tower its founder built
Portman Holdings on Thursday announced one of its funds had reacquired one of the developer’s tallest landmarks: the Westin Peachtree Plaza hotel.
Atlanta area firm with the most bitcoin ATMs in North America to shut down
Bitcoin Depot was the largest network of bitcoin kiosks in North America, but saw its revenue crater after increased scrutiny.
‘It’s hard to sleep’: Family wants answers in teen’s Piedmont Park slaying
Tianah Robinson's family is still searching for answers nearly seven weeks after the 16-year-old was fatally shot inside Piedmont Park.
‘Most unusual’: Seasoned Fulton judges ousted by prosecutors
Two Fulton County judges with a combined 30 years in their roles have been defeated at the polls by prosecutors in the office of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
Atlanta joining initiative aiming to stop human trafficking ahead of World Cup
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Waymo Atlanta operations paused after robotaxis got stuck in flash floods
Waymo recently recalled thousands of vehicles for a software issue with flood navigation after one vehicle in San Antonio was swept into a creek.






